Earlier this month, the Rhode Island Senate passed a bill that keeps insurers from refusing the use of OEM parts on any vehicle between 48 and 72 months from the date of manufacture.  S2440 requires [...]

A lawsuit has been filed against a rental company, auto auction company, used car retailer, manufacturer, and body shop in the death of a Florida woman. The complaint, filed in Broward County Seventeenth Judicial Circuit [...]

Nearly 40 emergency first responders recently received newer model vehicle extraction training from the National Auto Body Council, and the group plans to continue offering the training on electric vehicles (EVs) as often as possible. [...]

A recently published patent by Ford could revolutionize the way bed rails are used with the press of a button, adding potential complexity to the bedside.  The “Extendable Rail Assembly for Cargo Bed of a [...]

LexisNexis Risk Solutions says its Insurance Demand Meter found a “sizzling” Q1 2024 for new insurance policy purchases, showing consumers aren’t resigned to higher rates. U.S. consumer auto insurance shopping activity registered as “hot” on [...]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the remedy Tesla used to fix concerns with its “Autopilot” or “Autosteer” that resulted in more than 2 million vehicles being recalled late [...]

TechForce Foundation and SkillsUSA announced a collaboration to share resources for a unified goal of preparing the next generation of technicians, a news release says. This includes technicians in the skilled aviation, automotive, collision repair, [...]

Pressure sensors — what are they, where are they, and why are they one-time-use parts? In a recent “Airing of Grieveances” episode from Nylund’s Collision Center, owner Rob Grieve shared that pressure sensors could mean [...]

Successfully attracting and retaining technicians during the ongoing shortage centers on proactive plans to promote your shop, build a pipeline of students, and competitive pay, according to advice shared at the 2024 Southeast Collision Conference. [...]

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a lawsuit alleging Country Mutual Insurance Co. is in breach of contract by holding a $3.5 billion surplus.  Country Mutual petitioned the high court after receiving conflicting opinions [...]