Honda ready to test technology on public roads that charges EVs wirelessly

Through a joint venture with two other companies, Honda has developed underlaying technology for a magnetic-coupling wireless power transfer road system (WPT road system), which will enable wireless in-motion charging of EVs, according to a [...]

2026-10-12T14:27:12-04:00October 12th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

A proposed federal bill could put auto sellers in prison for not disclosing missing, disabled airbags

U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-District 17) has filed a bill that would require auto dealerships and other resale channels selling used vehicles to sell them with functional airbag systems, or if an airbag is missing [...]

2026-10-09T14:28:17-04:00October 9th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

ASE Connects now offers free profiles, résumé building for students

ASE Connects, formerly WrenchWay, now offers collision, automotive, and diesel students direct connections to shops and dealerships by creating free profiles. Whether searching for internships, preparing for their first shop tour, or seeking a full-time [...]

2026-10-09T14:27:47-04:00October 9th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Hurricane Isias moves toward Gulf Coast, here’s how to prepare and collision assistance available

Hurricane Isias is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf Coast and much of the Southeast Friday and into the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).  NHC told the area [...]

2026-10-09T14:27:17-04:00October 9th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Allstate Auto Lab to include repair technician demonstration areas

The newly opened Allstate Auto Lab will allow claims specialists to observe repair technicians in a dedicated “negative-pressure” demonstration area, according to a press release.  Claims adjusters will also gain hands-on experience with 22 vehicles [...]

2026-10-08T14:27:27-04:00October 8th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Supreme Court revives claim underpayment suit against State Farm, questions prevailing rate survey

A lawsuit against State Farm alleging claim underpayment has been revived on appeal in New York. State Farm argued it didn’t breach the policy in question because, under the policy terms, it paid the plaintiff [...]

2026-10-08T14:26:56-04:00October 8th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

U.S. senators send letters to property insurers asking about claims closed without payment

U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) sent letters to executives of State Farm, Allstate, USAA, Farmers, Liberty Mutual, and American Family requesting information about an “unprecedented share of homeowners and auto insurance [...]

2026-10-07T14:32:57-04:00October 7th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Consumer Watchdog: CDI may be considering raising insurer profit maximum without public input

Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit public interest group, has written to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, raising concerns that the department is considering raising the maximum profit insurance companies can build into auto, home, and other [...]

2026-10-07T14:32:26-04:00October 7th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Rent Skillveri’s mobile reality spray simulator as new SCRS benefit

Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members can now receive flexible access to the Skillveri Chroma, a mixed reality (MR) spray painting simulator, through an exclusive rental program.  The member benefit lets SCRS collision repair [...]

2026-10-07T14:31:55-04:00October 7th, 2026|RDN News Feed|
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