GM announces new digital consumer app, navigates steps following a collision

GM announced a new digital experience that helps customers navigate what they do following a vehicle collision during a Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at SEMA last week.  “I [...]

2024-11-12T13:26:27-05:00November 12th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Members of Congress ask for delay on Corporate Transparency Act

More than 40 members of Congress sent a letter last week to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requesting a one-year delay on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).  Businesses have until Jan. 1 to file [...]

2024-11-12T13:25:56-05:00November 12th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

CIC panel discusses how the collision industry can constructively be involved in state politics

Collision Industry Conference panelists at a meeting in Las Vegas last week discussed how collision repair shops can get involved in the government process.  Panelist Andrew Batenhorst, Pacific B&W Collision Center body shop manager, has [...]

2024-11-11T15:54:56-05:00November 11th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

It is time for the collision industry to “un-divide and conquer” presenter says during IDEAS Collide Showcase

Jill Tuggle, Auto Body Association of Texas executive director, discussed the importance of unity for the collision repair industry during her “Un-divide and Conquer” IDEAS Collide SEMA presentation last week.  “When you look back at [...]

2024-11-11T15:54:25-05:00November 11th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

AirPro announces study on daignostics and calibrations amidst recent ‘misinformation’

AirPro Diagnostics will be conducting a study on diagnostics and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) calibrations, Michael Quinn, AirPro chief global development officer, announced during a Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting Tuesday in Las Vegas.  “Recently, [...]

2024-11-08T13:44:41-05:00November 8th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Repairer involvement, mentorship key in education, industry and community ‘challenges of tomorrow’

Education, industry, and community were three topics that formed a common connection between what speakers had to say during the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) 2024 IDEAS Collide Showcase held Wednesday at the SEMA [...]

2024-11-07T14:08:12-05:00November 7th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Confusion between CAPA certification, Tier 1 verification programs discussed at CIC

Several repairers and collision repair shop owners asked questions about neutralized parts processes and parts certifications by the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) following a presentation on its Tier 1 verification program during a meeting [...]

2024-11-07T09:51:09-05:00November 7th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Collision Industry celebrates standout achievements at Red Carpet Awards Night

The Collision Industry came together Tuesday evening to celebrate standout achievements during the Red Carpet Awards Night Tuesday during the 2024 SEMA Show.  Stacey Phillps Ronak of Radiant Writing and emcee for the night, said [...]

2024-11-06T13:27:15-05:00November 6th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Cybersecurity culture start at the top of any business, panelists say

Cybersecurity is a business risk that needs to be addressed at the top to protect employees, customers, and business interests, panelists on the Data Security, System Stability & The Current State of the Collision Repair [...]

2024-11-06T13:26:44-05:00November 6th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

CCC, Axalta indicate lower claim volumes and body shop activity, but increased earnings

CCC Intelligent Solutions estimates auto claim volumes are down approximately 6% year-over-year, with a slight increase in the number of vehicles that are totaled, according to a Q3 company earnings call.  Githesh Ramamurthy, CCC’s Chairman [...]

2024-11-06T13:26:14-05:00November 6th, 2024|RDN News Feed|
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