TDI shares timeline for appraisal data report, hearing shows continued support for mandatory right to appraisal

The Texas Department of Information plans to release a report in October on its recent call for appraisal data from the state’s top 10 insurance companies. By July 12, insurance companies must submit both aggregate [...]

2024-06-18T14:25:14-04:00June 18th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

SCRS consumer videos feature I-CAR, provide customer-focused education on ADAS

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Consumer Tips YouTube series now includes a new iteration of videos to educate consumers on the functions and repair considerations of vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems [...]

2024-06-18T11:08:13-04:00June 18th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Georgia law to require creation of high-demand career list annually

A new Georgia act, effective next month, requires the state’s Workforce Development Board to publish a high-demand career list annually.  Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB982 in May after the bill passed both the House and [...]

2024-06-18T11:07:43-04:00June 18th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

NADA: Appropriations bill delays vehicle shopping rule

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) released a statement Friday supporting the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill as approved by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee.  A [...]

2024-06-18T11:07:12-04:00June 18th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

McKinsey: 46% of U.S. EV owners want to switch to ICE vehicles

Forty-six percent of current electric vehicle (EV) owners in the United States told McKinsey & Co. they would likely switch back to an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle during the firm’s 2024 Mobility Consumer Global [...]

2024-06-17T10:44:08-04:00June 17th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Another state and Congress considering regulation of third-party litigation funding

The Louisiana legislature has passed an amendment to state law, effective Aug. 1 if signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, that would limit third-party litigation funding (TPLF) by foreign entities. The subject was also discussed during [...]

2024-06-17T10:43:38-04:00June 17th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

IIHS: More than 60% of surveyed drivers would use intelligent speed assistance feature

More than 60% of drivers would find it acceptable if their vehicle provided an audible and visual warning when they exceeded the posted speed limit, according to the results of a new Insurance Institute for [...]

2024-06-17T10:43:07-04:00June 17th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Ford abandons dealership EV program after months of indecisiveness

Ford Motor Co. rolled back requirements for its dealership electric vehicle (EV) certification program last year, then it paused the program last month and now it is scrapping the program altogether.  Starting July 1, all [...]

2024-06-14T15:00:39-04:00June 14th, 2024|RDN News Feed|
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