CIC committee looks at AI use possibilities for collision repair shops

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to enter the market from online chatbots to answering phone calls and assisting in parts and services, a Collision Industry Conference (CIC) committee recently explored practical uses for the technology [...]

2024-04-30T14:29:28-04:00April 30th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Toyota building out 2 factories for new electric SUV production, Nebraska legislates private charging protections

Toyota has announced plans for a new three-row battery electric SUV as part of a $1.4 billion investment in its Princeton, Indiana facility. No details were provided about the new SUV, however, Toyota said the [...]

2024-04-30T14:28:56-04:00April 30th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

I-CAR explores viability of laser welding in collision repair

I-CAR is looking into a new possibility for collision repair that they say could match factory-level welding. Scott VanHulle, I-CAR repairability technical support and OEM technical relations manager, hit the high points of laser welding [...]

2024-04-29T11:17:43-04:00April 29th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

IIHS updates front crash prevention test, only one small SUV rated highly

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test and found only one of the 10 small SUVs evaluated earned a good ranking.  Speeds for the test were increased [...]

2024-04-29T11:17:11-04:00April 29th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Subaru picks company to add AI-enabled tech into next-gen EyeSight

Subaru Corp. has chosen Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)’s Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 devices for the next-generation version of the company’s advanced driver assistance (ADAS) vision system EyeSight. The EyeSight system is integrated into [...]

2024-04-29T11:16:40-04:00April 29th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Certified Collision Group acquires Square One Systems, Coyote Vision Group

Certified Collision Group, Inc. (CCG) recently announced the acquisition of Square One Systems groups, which includes Coyote Vision Group, according to a recent press release.  Erin Solis, formerly CCG director of OEM and industry relations, [...]

2024-04-29T11:16:06-04:00April 29th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Legislation restricting self-driving vehicles proposed in California

Proposed California legislation seeks to further restrict fully autonomous vehicles (AV) already operating on the state’s roadways.  Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-District 19) introduced AB1777 Jan. 3. The bill was referred back to the Committee On [...]

2024-04-26T14:26:56-04:00April 26th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Study finds AI and advanced predictive modeling needed to meet underwriting challenges

Capgemini Research Institute’s recently released World Report Series 2024 explores technology advancements needed to meet the challenges facing the underwriting industry.  The research institute examines the use and need for technology throughout industries. “The property [...]

2024-04-26T14:26:25-04:00April 26th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Majority of Germany drivers in favor of health checks for driver license renewals

Nearly two-thirds of drivers in Germany believe regular health checks are a sensible way to determine whether people are fit to drive, according to a survey conducted by Continental AG. However, the findings also show [...]

2024-04-26T14:25:54-04:00April 26th, 2024|RDN News Feed|
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