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Rivian CEO: Dealer Laws Block Consumer Choice

RJ Scaringe said laws that were created to protect dealerships are now barriers for EV makers' direct-to-consumer sales models.

Autobody News Staff

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Trump Names Sean Duffy Transportation Secretary Nominee

Industry insiders anticipate the former congressman's leadership may signal a slowing of the transition to EVs.

Autobody News Staff

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California Legislative Session to Consider Bills of Interest to Collision Repair

The session will open Dec. 2 with the swearing-in of 36 new legislators.

Autobody News Staff

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Decision-Makers Pitch Ways to Govern Maine’s Forthcoming Right-to-Repair Provisions

The working group discussed a possible "entity" to ensure cyber-secure access to vehicle data for car owners and repairers.

Brian Bradley

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Ohio's New Distracted Driving Law Reduces Fatal Crashes by Nearly 20%

Compared to one-year period before it, October 2023 to October 2024 saw 1,112 fewer distracted driving crashes, 15,400 total crashes and 138 fewer fatalities.

Autobody News Staff

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Rhode Island Law Will End Auto Insurance Premium Hikes for Widows

As of Jan. 1, Rhode Island will be one of six states that ban discriminatory car insurance practices against widowed persons.

Brian Bradley

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State Farm Pays $2.1M to Settle Washington Class Action Lawsuit

The lawsuit claimed State Farm underpaid policyholders by excluding “diminished value” payments for certain repairs.

Autobody News Staff

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New Law Targeting Shell Companies Increases Reporting for All Small Businesses

Critics say the new law may pose challenges for smaller businesses, which could find the administrative burden overwhelming.

Autobody News Staff

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What Collision Repairers Need to Know About Estimate Data Privacy

New software tools and state laws are starting to address the problem, but there is still much to be done to protect estimate data.

Abby Andrews

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Maine Right to Repair Meeting Features Lively Debate, Considers Access to OEM Data

The Maine Right to Repair Working Group is holding monthly meetings as it drafts its legislative recommendations by February.

Brian Bradley

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