Man who threatened repairers with gun over bill is one of several recent violent cases

A disgruntled customer who allegedly threatened employees at a Baltimore auto repair shop at gunpoint is set to go to trial next month, according to the Baltimore Witness.  Jason Estrada, 43, is charged with firearm [...]

2024-04-23T14:40:26-04:00April 23rd, 2024|RDN News Feed|

CIC: Minimizing challenges with matte, semi-gloss clear coat

A panel gave tips on how to overcome the challenges repairers face with matte and semi-glass paint jobs during the Collision Industry Conference (CIC)’s meeting in Seattle last week. The CIC Parts and Materials Committee [...]

2024-04-23T14:39:24-04:00April 23rd, 2024|RDN News Feed|

State Farm files patent for system to suppress calls and text while driving

State Farm has filed a patent for a system that suppresses calls and notifications to a driver’s phone while they are operating a motor vehicle, according to patent documents recently published by the United States [...]

2024-04-23T14:38:53-04:00April 23rd, 2024|RDN News Feed|

EPA finalizes PFAS contamination rule, categorizes 2 more chemicals as hazardous substances

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken another step to mitigate health risks caused by “forever chemicals.” Earlier this month, the agency released updated interim guidance on the destruction and disposal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, [...]

2024-04-23T14:38:22-04:00April 23rd, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Driverless vehicles now delivering food via Uber Eats in Arizona

Waymo’s fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) are now delivering food for Uber Eats without a driver in the driver seat, according to an Uber Eats press release.  The two companies launched the food delivery service earlier [...]

2024-04-23T14:37:51-04:00April 23rd, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Kentucky legislators override governor veto; pass autonomous vehicle law

The Kentucky legislation recently overrode a veto from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and sent a bill allowing fully autonomous vehicles on state roads to the Secretary of State.  Beshear vetoed HB7 stating it “does not [...]

2024-04-19T15:01:58-04:00April 19th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Fraudulent AI claims inundating class action lawsuits

Fraudulent AI claims are inundating class action lawsuits and raising the costs for all parties involved, according to multiple legal trade publications.  A recent class-action settlement involving Altria over Juul products has become a recent [...]

2024-04-19T15:01:27-04:00April 19th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Aviation and collision repair: Boeing speaker shares similarities, importance of OEM procedures

A special presentation during the April Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting Wednesday in Seattle drew parallels between another sector of transportation and the collision repair industry following a recent Boeing in-flight mishap in January. Kirsten [...]

2024-04-19T15:00:56-04:00April 19th, 2024|RDN News Feed|
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