Tesla agrees to recall 54,000 vehicles over ‘rolling stop’ feature in self-driving mode

Tesla is recalling 53,822 vehicles equipped with a test version of its Full-Self Driving software that can allow the vehicle to roll through four-way stop signs, the National Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Tuesday. NHTSA [...]

2022-02-02T09:51:05-05:00February 2nd, 2022|RDN News Feed|

Ill. bill would require shops to meet OEM ADAS specs, but allow use of AM parts, tools

A bill that would require repairers and glass shops to meet or exceed OEM specifications when calibrating advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) components, but would seemingly also permit the use of aftermarket tools, glass and [...]

2022-02-02T07:21:36-05:00February 2nd, 2022|RDN News Feed|

CIC committee details importance of OEM procedure research & highlights steps repairers should be taking with every repair

Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) Administrator Danny Gredinberg and the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Estimating & Repair Planning Committee recently drove home the importance of repairers making OEM procedure research a high priority in developing repair [...]

2022-02-02T07:21:05-05:00February 2nd, 2022|RDN News Feed|

Georgia bill would throw out EV-limiting legislation opening up sales to Rivian, others

As it stands right now, startup company Rivian Automotive won’t be able to sell the electric vehicles its manufactures in Georgia within the state, but proposed legislation would change that for Rivian and all EV [...]

2022-02-01T21:21:05-05:00February 1st, 2022|RDN News Feed|

U.S. DOT implements ambitious safety plan with goal of zero roadway deaths

Calling the status quo “unacceptable,” U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg last week unveiled the DOT’s new safety plan to decrease the number of roadway deaths that will be implemented over the next three years. [...]

2022-02-01T07:51:35-05:00February 1st, 2022|RDN News Feed|

South Carolina bill would give consumers choice of repair shop, right to appraisal

South Carolina House Bill 4847, called the Rural Area Support Act, focuses on ensuring consumer choice and safety when it comes to collision repairs. The act would amend current law to add several new requirements [...]

2022-02-01T07:21:37-05:00February 1st, 2022|RDN News Feed|

Ill. bill would require OEM specifications to be followed in collision repairs

Illinois legislators are considering a bill that would require OEM specifications to be followed in collision repairs, glass replacement and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration covered by insurance. The bill, HB4719, proposes to add [...]

2022-02-01T07:21:05-05:00February 1st, 2022|RDN News Feed|

LOR reaches 17 day average, impacts policy limits and consumer satisfaction

Historically high repair times have prompted many insurance carriers to consider adjusting the rental allocated days in their policies, Susanna Gotsch, the senior director and industry analyst for CCC Intelligent Solutions, told a CIECA webinar [...]

2022-01-31T07:21:35-05:00January 31st, 2022|RDN News Feed|

More businesses offering retirement plan to recruit, retain employees; Find out how SCRS can help

While employers compete to recruit and retain employees – some by raising salaries and wages – 401(k) and retirement plans are becoming a commonly used tool as well. A survey of 1,000 full-time employees 18 [...]

2022-01-31T07:21:04-05:00January 31st, 2022|RDN News Feed|

Vermont bill would regulate use of aftermarket parts in repairs, require makers to provide ID

The Vermont legislature is considering a bill that would regulate the use of aftermarket parts in vehicle repairs covered by insurance. The bill, House 522, would prohibit insurers from requiring the use of aftermarket parts [...]

2022-01-31T06:51:05-05:00January 31st, 2022|RDN News Feed|
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