Division of DOT issues safety notice on increased circulation of conterfeit parts

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently issued a safety notice on the increased circulation of counterfeit and substandard safety devices.  Examples include air bag inflators, air bag modules, [...]

2025-03-11T14:26:14-04:00March 11th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

Volvo again chooses to equip new model with Luminar’s lidar

The new electric Volvo ES90, which is slated for production this year, will be equipped with Luminar technology. Over the past decade, Luminar, a global automotive technology company, says it has built an advanced hardware [...]

2025-03-11T14:25:43-04:00March 11th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

Honda releases Body Repair News for 2026 Passport Series

American Honda’s newest Body Repair News highlights new body and vehicle technologies that may affect repairs on its 2026 Passport Series.  John Peixoto, American Honda Wholesale Marketing assistant manager, refers to the documents as hidden [...]

2025-03-10T10:01:32-04:00March 10th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

SCRS ‘Kool Tools’ series recommends several useful tools from 2024 SEMA Show

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has posted its latest “Kool Tools” video in the annual series that highlights tools and resources discovered during the SEMA Show. The SCRS Education Committee compiles the list. [...]

2025-03-10T10:01:01-04:00March 10th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

Caliber working to meet need for more mentor techs following graduation of 2,000th apprentice

Caliber Collision’s Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) has graduated its 2,000th repairer, reaching a milestone not only for the company but for the industry, according to Eddie Hightower, Caliber’s senior vice president for sustainability and social [...]

2025-03-10T10:00:30-04:00March 10th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

Six women honored by WIN in advance of International Women’s Day

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced the slate of honorees being recognized as 2025 Most Influential Women (MIW), including Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Board Member Erin Solis. Solis, Square One Systems/Coyote Vision [...]

2025-03-07T23:57:52-05:00March 7th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

Maryland insurance commissioner backs insurer-opposed telematics regulation bill

Maryland Acting Insurance Administration (MIA) Commissioner Marie Grant told a Senate committee Wednesday that the administration stands behind a bill to regulate how auto insurers use private passenger vehicle telematic systems, including prohibiting data as [...]

2025-03-07T11:02:24-05:00March 7th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

Oklahoma Insurance Committee passes bill requiring receipts for repairs to salvage title vehicles

The Oklahoma House Insurance Committee passed a bill that requires the state keep a list of the total loss damages sustained to vehicles with salvaged titles and requires applicants for a rebuilt title to prove [...]

2025-03-07T11:01:53-05:00March 7th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

Honda notifies repair network that proof is needed of OEM scans for all collision repairs going forward

American Honda notified Honda and Acura Certified Shops Monday that they are required to provide proof of OEM scans for any Honda or Acura vehicle repairs.  “American Honda has been clear and consistent in its [...]

2025-03-06T10:06:35-05:00March 6th, 2025|RDN News Feed|
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