Anderson says beware of ‘false sense of security’ in business as market trends change

If you’re measuring the success of your business on gross dollars earned you’re giving yourself a false sense of security, according to Mike Anderson, Collision Advice president and owner. Anderson held a class May 17 [...]

2024-05-23T08:20:14-04:00May 23rd, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Ford pauses dealership EV certification program about a month away from implementation

After two years of active encouragement, Ford Motor Co. is suspending its electric vehicle (EV) certification program for dealerships after rolling back requirements late last year, according to The Detroit News.  Ford told dealerships in [...]

2024-05-23T08:19:43-04:00May 23rd, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Lawsuit alleges mother’s death caused by improper repairs on totaled vehicle

A lawsuit has been filed against a rental company, auto auction company, used car retailer, manufacturer, and body shop in the death of a Florida woman. The complaint, filed in Broward County Seventeenth Judicial Circuit [...]

2024-05-22T14:25:28-04:00May 22nd, 2024|RDN News Feed|

NABC providing first responder training on newer model and EV vehicles

Nearly 40 emergency first responders recently received newer model vehicle extraction training from the National Auto Body Council, and the group plans to continue offering the training on electric vehicles (EVs) as often as possible. [...]

2024-05-22T14:24:57-04:00May 22nd, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Ford patent features extendable cargo rails that can also lift heavy objects

A recently published patent by Ford could revolutionize the way bed rails are used with the press of a button, adding potential complexity to the bedside.  The “Extendable Rail Assembly for Cargo Bed of a [...]

2024-05-21T14:29:06-04:00May 21st, 2024|RDN News Feed|

LexisNexis: Insurance shopping is up, limited time for insurers to win over most profitable customers

LexisNexis Risk Solutions says its Insurance Demand Meter found a “sizzling” Q1 2024 for new insurance policy purchases, showing consumers aren’t resigned to higher rates. U.S. consumer auto insurance shopping activity registered as “hot” on [...]

2024-05-21T14:28:34-04:00May 21st, 2024|RDN News Feed|

NHTSA investigates Tesla recall remedy, reports 13 fatal crashes since firmware update

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the remedy Tesla used to fix concerns with its “Autopilot” or “Autosteer” that resulted in more than 2 million vehicles being recalled late [...]

2024-05-21T14:28:03-04:00May 21st, 2024|RDN News Feed|

TechForce and Skills USA unite resources for next generation of technicians

TechForce Foundation and SkillsUSA announced a collaboration to share resources for a unified goal of preparing the next generation of technicians, a news release says. This includes technicians in the skilled aviation, automotive, collision repair, [...]

2024-05-21T14:27:33-04:00May 21st, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Safety implications of one-time-use air bag pressure sensors

Pressure sensors — what are they, where are they, and why are they one-time-use parts? In a recent “Airing of Grieveances” episode from Nylund’s Collision Center, owner Rob Grieve shared that pressure sensors could mean [...]

2024-05-21T14:27:02-04:00May 21st, 2024|RDN News Feed|
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