J.D. Power: Consumer confidence in AVs will only improve as safety statistics do

Overall consumer confidence in fully automated self-driving vehicles remains low, according to J.D. Power’s “2024 U.S. Mobility Confidence Index (MCI) Study.” Following a two-year decline, the index score for consumer automated vehicle (AV) readiness increased [...]

2024-11-01T12:06:03-04:00November 1st, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Here are the insurance commissioner candidates up for election in five states

Delaware, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Washington’s insurance commissioners are up for election Nov. 5.  They are five of 11 states that elect the position. The other six states — California, Kansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, [...]

2024-10-31T14:58:05-04:00October 31st, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Auto Innovators sends comments on proposed rule banning China, Russia technology

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) recently sent 15 pages of comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in response to proposed rules that would ban Chinese and [...]

2024-10-31T14:57:35-04:00October 31st, 2024|RDN News Feed|

J.D. Power: Despite cycle time decrease, premium increases erode consumer trust and lead to record-high shopping

According to J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study, the overall average repair cycle time is 22.3 days, down one day compared to 2023. The average repair cycle time for claims filed in Q3 [...]

2024-10-31T14:57:04-04:00October 31st, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Over half of Canadian Millennials and Gen Zers surveyed say their next vehicle will be electric

According to survey findings released by Volvo Car Canada, 54% of Millennials and 51% of Gen Zers are “very likely” to consider electrified powertrains such as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for their next [...]

2024-10-31T06:16:24-04:00October 31st, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Antitrust lawsuit against Jaguar North America continues in Rhode Island court

A Rhode Island District Court judge has remanded a federal antitrust lawsuit against Jaguar North America (JaguarNA) to state court. An Oct. 16 order states that Providence Auto Body (PAB) alleges JaguarNA violated Rhode Island [...]

2024-10-30T13:22:50-04:00October 30th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

NHTSA NCAP safety tests will rate 29 ICE, 8 electric or hybrid vehicles for 2025

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced its list of model year 2025 vehicles selected for testing as part of its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) 5-Star Safety Ratings. The listed vehicles, combined [...]

2024-10-30T13:22:20-04:00October 30th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

BYD ATTO 3 receives worst Euro NCAP rating, Mercedes i5 best

Despite Mercedes’ i5 received the best score from Euro NCAP for driver-assistance functions, and BYD’s ATTO 3 receiving the worst score, the luxury brand is challenged to compete in the market against the cheap Chinese-funded [...]

2024-10-30T13:21:49-04:00October 30th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

SIMPLE IRA notification deadline Friday, IRS releases 2025 tax brackets

Businesses with a SIMPLE IRA must notify employees if they will keep or terminate the plan before Saturday, Nov. 2, making the deadline this Friday, according to the IRS. The IRS says this gives employees [...]

2024-10-29T14:54:14-04:00October 29th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Consumer advocates say NJ bills, PAC funding jeopardize used car buyers

New Jersey legislators received campaign funds from a political action committee backed by used car dealers prior to sponsoring a bill that consumer advocates say would give used car buyers little recourse if they purchase [...]

2024-10-29T14:53:43-04:00October 29th, 2024|RDN News Feed|
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