Survey: Consumer distrust of car dealerships not always based on experience

A recent survey found that American consumers’ distrust of car dealerships isn’t necessarily influenced by their own experiences.  KPA, a compliance solutions company for dealerships, found only one-third of consumers experienced negative behavior, such as [...]

2024-03-12T14:47:17-04:00March 12th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Rhode Island bill extends consumer protections around part choice

A recently introduced bill in Rhode Island aims to extend the prohibition on the use of aftermarket parts while giving consumers the right to choose.  HB7264 proposes insurers cannot refuse the use of OEM parts [...]

2024-03-12T14:46:45-04:00March 12th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Europe safety test wants fewer touchscreens in vehicles

The European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) will require more physical controls and fewer touchscreens during its industry-respected safety tests, according to multiple media sources.  “While Euro NCAP testing is voluntary, it is widely [...]

2024-03-12T14:45:10-04:00March 12th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

EV claims volume up 40% as repair cost divide with ICE vehicles continues to expand

Mitchell International’s latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report found that electric vehicle claims volume increased in 2023 by more than 40% in the U.S. and Canada. Mitchell Claims Performance Director Ryan Mandell called it a record [...]

2024-03-10T21:30:35-04:00March 10th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Grant-funded paint efficiency training offered to 4 Pacific Northwest states

Shops in the Pacific Northwest may be eligible to receive free training that the Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) says will improve painting efficiency, reduce waste, and save money on paint and materials costs. PPRC [...]

2024-03-10T21:30:03-04:00March 10th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Progressive won’t be ‘as open’ in California, New York, New Jersey without rate increases

Progressive will continue to seek rate increases in New York, New Jersey, and California this year, according to a company Q4 earnings call.  “We’re in the midst of talking to the departments and showing our [...]

2024-03-10T21:29:31-04:00March 10th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Soaring prescription drug costs increase premiums for small businesses

Politicians and insurers are scrambling to solve a rising prescription drug crisis that leaves small businesses and employees paying higher premiums.  Kevin Dunn, CEO of Decisely, said medical premiums are rising 14-16% annually, on average, [...]

2024-03-07T13:26:29-05:00March 7th, 2024|RDN News Feed|
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