SCRS establishes ADAS Repair Division and Governing Council

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has established an ADAS Repair Division, along with appointments to the inaugural Governing Council. “This marks a significant step in providing focused representation, education, and advocacy for the [...]

2026-06-30T14:26:30-04:00June 30th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Automakers warn California vehicle sales could be halted Wednesday if bill doesn’t pass

The Alliance of Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) warns that new and used vehicle sales in California could be suspended if the July 1 effective date for legislation passed in 2024 is not pushed back.  It [...]

2026-06-29T18:44:19-04:00June 29th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Oregon Collision Repair Association launches with focus on uniting industry

A new state-level collision association has launched in Oregon as a way to unite repair professionals across the state.  The Oregon Collision Repair Association (OCRA) plans to provide a stronger voice for the state’s industry [...]

2026-06-29T14:27:37-04:00June 29th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

California BAR suspends LA license following investigation into predatory towing

The state license of Los Angeles-based automotive repair dealer, LA Custom Collision, has been suspended following an investigation by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR). BAR fond that the business was engaging in fraudulent, predatory, [...]

2026-06-29T14:27:06-04:00June 29th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Farmers sued over targeting cookies, privacy law violations

A California resident has filed a class action lawsuit against Farmers Insurance Co. seeking over $5 million regarding allegations that, even after users elect to reject tracking cookies, multiple third parties track their website browsing [...]

2026-06-29T14:26:36-04:00June 29th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

State Farm consumers can now file claims data through Toyota, Lexus vehicles

Toyota and Lexus consumers can now file claims data with State Farm through their vehicle, according to a State Farm press release.  The insurance company announced a new collaboration with Toyota affiliate, Connected Analytic Services, [...]

2026-06-26T14:28:04-04:00June 26th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

SCRS July meeting to host KPA regulatory director and AASPI staff attorney

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) July open meeting will include presentations from KPA regulatory director and staff attorney for the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois (AASPI).  The meeting will be held [...]

2026-06-26T14:27:33-04:00June 26th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Hyundai Motor, Kia unveil in-vehicle ultraviolet sanitization technology

Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. has unveiled “Plasma Care UVC,” an in-vehicle sanitization technology that uses a plasma lamp to sanitize the vehicle cabin environment and reduce odors, including while passengers are present, according [...]

2026-06-26T14:26:32-04:00June 26th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

BMW expands restricted parts to include 3 Series and other models

BMW recently announced to its Certified Collision Repair Centers (CCRC) that it has expanded restricted parts to include additional models.  A document sent to shops earlier this month states that this includes 3 Series, 4 [...]

2026-06-25T14:28:34-04:00June 25th, 2026|RDN News Feed|
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