Autonomous Driving

Oklahoma Storage Fee Cap Draws Farm Bureau Support as Repair Shops Challenge It The Farm Bureau backs Oklahoma’s storage fee limits, while repair shops warn the caps could leave damaged vehicles and costs stuck... Electric Vehicles Sep 17, 2026

2027 BMW X5 Prices, Specs and Australian Arrival Details The new X5 starts at $143,900 in Australia, with petrol and diesel six-cylinder options arriving in late 2026 and electric and plu... Electric Vehicles Sep 16, 2026

IAA Transportation 2026: Electric Trucks, Tesla Semi and New Electric Vans Hannover’s IAA show puts electric tractors, vans and the Tesla Semi in focus, with range, charging and payload shaping the buyer s... Electric Vehicles Sep 14, 2026

VW ID. Cross for the US? Its Range and Drive Layout Raise Questions The compact ID. Cross is headed for Europe in late 2026, while Mitsubishi’s new Pajero pairs Triton underpinnings with serious off... Electric Vehicles Sep 13, 2026

Tesla Model Y Leads California Sales as EVs Hold Seven Category Top-Five Spots California EV sales have cooled, but Tesla models still dominate several segments, with the Model Y leading the state’s overall ma... Electric Vehicles Sep 12, 2026

BYD Sets August Overseas Sales Record as 2027 Goal Reaches 2.5 Million BYD sold 189,466 vehicles outside China in August, up 134.5% year over year. Its 2027 goal will require a sharp increase in overse... Electric Vehicles Sep 09, 2026

Fiat, Cadillac and BMW Group Lead US EV Sales Shares in Q2 2026 Fiat’s Q2 share reached 98.8% on just 82 sales, while Cadillac rose to 35.4% and BMW Group held the top spot among auto groups. Electric Vehicles Sep 07, 2026

2027 Nissan Qashqai: Australian prices, e-Power specs and equipment changes The MY26.5 Qashqai range starts at $45,850, with small price rises, revised equipment and claimed fuel use of 4.1L/100km. Electric Vehicles Sep 05, 2026

2027 Cadillac Lyriq: Price, Range, Charging and What’s Changed The Lyriq keeps its $90,000 price but trades range and charging speed for quicker acceleration, lower energy use and upgraded cabi... Electric Vehicles Sep 04, 2026

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB Prices, Range and Specs: Electric Models Replace EQB The new GLB starts at $65,400, with two electric versions offering up to 570km of WLTP range and an 85kWh battery. Electric Vehicles Sep 03, 2026

2027 Volkswagen Amarok Prices, Specs and W600 Details The reshaped Amarok range starts at $73,740, with a new Walkinshaw W600 topping the lineup at $91,990. Electric Vehicles Aug 31, 2026

2027 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro: Price, Specs, Range and Equipment The $79,900 XRT Pro adds petrol power, all-terrain tyres and extra ground clearance to the Palisade, with higher fuel use than the... Electric Vehicles Aug 31, 2026

2026 GWM Tank 500 Diesel: Australian Prices, Specs and Features The Tank 500 diesel starts at $65,990, adds a third row and 3,500kg towing capacity, and uses less claimed fuel than the PHEV. Electric Vehicles Aug 28, 2026

California’s Indoor Heat Rules Put Collision Repair Shops on Alert During Heat Wave The Southern California heat wave highlights California’s indoor heat rules, including temperature thresholds, water access and co... Electric Vehicles Aug 27, 2026

2026 BYD Atto 3 Evo: Australian Prices, Range and Specs The Atto 3 Evo arrives in September 2026, with a choice of front or rear drive, up to 510km of claimed range and prices from $41,9... Electric Vehicles Aug 20, 2026

NAIC Adjuster Licensing Guideline Revisions Define Staff Roles and Home State Proposed revisions clarify staff adjuster and home state definitions, with comments due Sept. 11 and final adoption targeted for O... Electric Vehicles Aug 20, 2026

2026 Renault Symbioz Prices, Hybrid Specs and Features for Australia Renault’s new small SUV starts at $36,990, with mild and full hybrids, up to 1668L of cargo space and a claimed 4.7L/100km for the... Electric Vehicles Aug 20, 2026

Vehicle Data Removal Raises Practical Questions for Collision Repair Shops Most salvage auction vehicles retain personal data. CIC speakers outlined removal steps and ways shops can help without promising... Electric Vehicles Aug 13, 2026

Can a Modern Ford Power Stroke Reach 1 Million Miles? One Super Duty Hit 860,000 A 2011 Super Duty reached about 860,000 miles with its emissions equipment intact, offering a striking example of modern diesel du... Electric Vehicles Aug 12, 2026

California BAR Revises Auto Repair Storage Fee Rules Before New Comment Period California’s repair bureau is clarifying proposed storage fee rules after OAL feedback. Revised text will get a 15-day comment per... Electric Vehicles Aug 10, 2026