Tesla still interested in ‘durable glass’ for vehicles, files new patent

According to a newly filed patent, Tesla appears to be taking another swing at making glass after a failed demonstration of its “unbreakable armor glass” in 2019.  The 15-page patent titled “Durable Glass for Vehicle” was filed [...]

2024-03-01T13:26:09-05:00March 1st, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Secretary of State supports bill that will restrict insurance practices

An Illinois bill that would create a review process for auto insurance rate increases found support from the state’s Secretary of State but pushback from Republicans during a House Insurance Committee hearing Monday, according to an [...]

2024-03-01T13:25:38-05:00March 1st, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Nebraska again considers OEM repair procedure requirement, definition of structural total

A bill carried over from the 2023 legislative session in Nebraska seeks to add structurally totaled vehicles to the state’s list of vehicles that require a branded title for the safety of consumers and to [...]

2024-02-29T13:57:22-05:00February 29th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Policyholder describes State Farm’s denial of costs to repair ‘technologically-advanced’ vehicle

State Farm refused to pay the cost of fixing a 2022 all-electric Porsche Taycan at a certified collision shop after a collision, a man suing the company recently told WPLG Local 10 News.  Assaf Sasson is [...]

2024-02-29T13:56:50-05:00February 29th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Hyundai ahead of schedule on construction of first dedicated EV plant, production start

Production of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia has been moved up by a quarter to begin in Q4 of this year. The grand opening is slated [...]

2024-02-28T13:58:34-05:00February 28th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

New EPA chemical, hazardous waste rules to affect collision repair shops

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will soon prohibit the processing and distribution of two chemicals found in many collision repair parts, chemicals, adhesives, and paints. EPA issued a final rule in March 2022, which extended [...]

2024-02-28T13:58:03-05:00February 28th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

GM launches free EV online training course for first responders

General Motors (GM) has launched a free online training course for first responders who work crashes involving an electric vehicle (EV), according to a press release.  The training, produced in collaboration with the Illinois Fire [...]

2024-02-28T13:57:33-05:00February 28th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Insurers and collision industry need to work together to protect data, article says

The collision repair industry and auto insurance carriers need to take further steps to protect consumer data as technology and privacy crimes advance, according to an article recently published by Insurance Thought Leadership written by [...]

2024-02-28T13:57:01-05:00February 28th, 2024|RDN News Feed|

Whitepaper: 74% of techs satisfied with career overall, industry sees 30-40% annual turnover

Shop culture, management, and overall team environment have a significant impact on technician career satisfaction and longevity in their job, according to recent survey results. In fact, culture is one of the top five reasons [...]

2024-02-27T14:07:14-05:00February 27th, 2024|RDN News Feed|
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