Toyota plans hydrogen-powered commercial trucks launch for 2027

Toyota Motor North America says its commercial hydrogen-powered trucks will hit the road next year. Its Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ) division is steadily improving fueling for heavy-duty fuel cell trucks as it works to bring advancements [...]

2026-10-27T14:27:51-04:00October 27th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

California: Storage fee, airbag regs could take effect Jan. 1; comment open on towing regulation

Changes to the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) storage fee and airbag safety regulations are expected to take effect Jan. 1, pending approval by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). BAR also plans to [...]

2026-10-27T14:27:20-04:00October 27th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

SCRS education at SEMA: Documenting repairs, bringing mechanical in-house, and more

Repair planning tips, how to document OEM repair procedures and get paid for following them, and in-house mechanical work — those are just three of several topics covered during the Society of Collision Repair Specialists [...]

2026-10-23T14:28:19-04:00October 23rd, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Entegral and GEICO partner for automotive claims process

Entegral and GEICO have entered into a partnership to “enhance the automotive claims experience through improved claim routing, repair coordination, and customer communication,” a press release states.  The claims technology platform is a subsidiary of [...]

2026-10-23T14:27:49-04:00October 23rd, 2026|RDN News Feed|

GM plans ‘eyes-off’ driving for most popular selling SUVs, trucks

GM plans to extend “eyes-off” autonomous highway driving beyond its EV lineup to its gas-powered vehicles, including full-size SUVs and light-duty pickups, in upcoming years, according to a press release.  “The promise of personal autonomy [...]

2026-10-23T14:27:18-04:00October 23rd, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Two Democrats vie for insurance commissioner position in California

California will elect its next insurance commissioner on Nov. 3, as incumbent Ricardo Lara is term-limited.  The insurance commissioner seat is elected for four years and is limited to serving two terms.  Sens. Ben Allen [...]

2026-10-22T14:28:50-04:00October 22nd, 2026|RDN News Feed|

IIHS pedestrian, vehicle-to-vehicle tests show struggling cargo vans and pickups

New commercial vehicle safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) show that cargo vans and heavy-duty pickups lag behind passenger vehicles in front crash prevention. While IIHS says marginal and poor ratings [...]

2026-10-22T14:28:20-04:00October 22nd, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Federal bill aims to reform permitting, would reportedly expedite building and manufacturing

A recent bill introduced in the U.S. Senate promises cheaper energy, more jobs, and responsible growth nationwide, according to the bill sponsors. U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Mike Lee (R-UT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and [...]

2026-10-22T14:27:49-04:00October 22nd, 2026|RDN News Feed|
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