Autonomous Driving

Allstate Auto Lab Adds Hands-On Vehicle Repair Training for Claims Adjusters Allstate’s Dallas training center gives adjusters access to 22 cars, four motorcycles and repair demonstrations covering damage ac... Electric Vehicles Oct 08, 2026

2027 BMW iX4 Prices, Range and Australian Specs: Up to 828km Claimed The electric iX4 starts at $103,900 in Australia, with up to 828km of claimed WLTP range and an M60 xDrive due later in 2027. Electric Vehicles Oct 07, 2026

California Insurer Profit Limits Face Questions as Consumer Watchdog Seeks Public Review Consumer Watchdog says California has offered no evidence for changing insurer profit limits and wants any proposal opened to publ... Electric Vehicles Oct 07, 2026

GM’s 8.3L Duramax Adds Two DEF Injectors and Driver-Controlled Regeneration GM’s new 8.3L Duramax changes its aftertreatment layout and adds regeneration controls. DEF use and real-world service demands rem... Electric Vehicles Oct 05, 2026

USAA and Allstate Face $230,000 in Washington Auto Claims Penalties Washington’s review found delays and payment errors across sampled USAA and Allstate claims, alongside missing premium change lang... Electric Vehicles Oct 05, 2026

Global EV Sales Reach 27% in August as Small Models Gain Ground August plugin registrations rose 5% year on year, with battery EVs making up 73% of sales. Geely’s Xingyuan took second place behi... Electric Vehicles Oct 04, 2026

Europe EV Sales: BEVs Reach 30% Share as Chinese PHEVs Surge Europe registered about 250,000 BEVs in August, while Chinese-built plug-in hybrids gained ground and new models reshaped the rank... Electric Vehicles Oct 03, 2026

Why Half of Insured Americans Avoid Auto and Home Insurance Claims Fear of higher premiums leads many insured Americans to pay for repairs themselves, even as a third of claim avoiders say they reg... Electric Vehicles Oct 02, 2026

GWM Ora 5 vs Hyundai Kona Electric: Price, Range and Practicality Compared The Ora 5 Ultra costs less and claims more range and power; the Kona Electric counters with a larger boot, a four-star rating and... Electric Vehicles Oct 02, 2026

Could the United States Fall Behind in Electric Vehicle Adoption? With BEV share at 5.9% in the first half of 2026, the United States trails markets where electric models are gaining ground quickl... Electric Vehicles Sep 30, 2026

State Farm plans 3,000 more claims jobs as vehicle repairs grow more complex State Farm plans to expand its claims workforce by about 10% during 2027, citing customer growth and changing vehicle repair deman... Electric Vehicles Sep 30, 2026

State Farm Challenges North Carolina Total Loss Valuation Lawsuit as Plaintiffs Contest CCC Adjustments State Farm says CCC’s condition adjustments are permitted; plaintiffs argue a software deduction lowers comparable vehicle values... Electric Vehicles Sep 29, 2026

Inside GM’s Engine Build Room: How Development Engines Are Checked GM’s development builds can take days as technicians measure, record and recheck components before engines enter cold and durabili... Electric Vehicles Sep 25, 2026

Uruguay EV Sales Reach 56% of New-Vehicle Market as August Sets Record EVs took 56% of Uruguay’s August sales, including a 51% share for BEVs. BYD leads year to date, while Geely’s EX2 topped the month... Electric Vehicles Sep 25, 2026

2027 Silverado HD and Sierra HD Gas V8 Adds Power, Cooling Capacity and Digital Oil Checks GM’s updated 6.6L HD V8 makes 412 hp and 472 lb-ft, with cooling revisions and an electronic oil-level display. Electric Vehicles Sep 24, 2026

What Makes a Car a New Generation? The Monte Carlo Offers a Useful Test The Monte Carlo’s 1981 update shows where a refresh ends and a new generation begins, from body structure to proportions and packa... Electric Vehicles Sep 20, 2026

China EV Sales Reach 65% Share as Leapmotor Surges in August Plug-in cars made up 65% of China’s August sales as Leapmotor climbed to 84,874 registrations and new small EVs crowded the rankin... Electric Vehicles Sep 19, 2026

GM’s AI Engine Tracking Targets V8 Quality Ahead of 2027 Trucks GM is linking factory data and component records to spot production issues in its next V8s. Long term reliability still depends on... Electric Vehicles Sep 18, 2026

2027 Smart #5 Prices, Range and Specs: Australian Deliveries Start in November Priced from $58,900, the Smart #5 pairs up to 590km of claimed range with an 800V system and a 475kW Brabus option. Electric Vehicles Sep 18, 2026

2027 Silverado and Sierra Engines: V8 Power, Towing and New Oil Checks GM’s new 5.7- and 6.6-liter V8s add power while retaining cylinder deactivation. Towing figures, oil checks and diesel range round... Electric Vehicles Sep 17, 2026