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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

KPA Adds VOC Air Monitoring and Waste Analysis for Automotive Businesses KPA’s new program combines air sampling, lab analysis and waste documentation as collision repairers face questions about exposure... Electric Vehicles Aug 31, 2026

Simpson Design Turns Mazda Miatas Into Italian-Inspired Coachbuilt Cars Jim Simpson pairs Miata mechanicals with hand-shaped, European-inspired bodies, creating distinctive cars built for everyday drivi... 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 Audi RS e-tron GT Review: Big Performance, Unsettled Design The $192,000 RS e-tron GT pairs more than 900 horsepower with striking details, but its styling often feels too close to the Porsc... Electric Vehicles Aug 26, 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

2001 Ford Explorer Sportsman Concept Put Fly Fishing Ahead of Off-Roading Ford’s 2001 Explorer concept paired practical fishing gear storage with a 30-gallon live tank, hinting at a broader shift in what... Electric Vehicles Jul 31, 2026

Repair Shop Transparency Helps Driver Navigate a Disputed Collision Claim A customer says clear repair guidance and frequent updates eased a difficult claim, even as an OEM parts dispute left her with $3,... Electric Vehicles Jul 27, 2026

Custom Graphics Turn a 2011 Ford Ranger Into a Personal Project A 1993 Ranger XL Sport inspired a custom livery for a 2011 Ranger, showing how thoughtful design can make a familiar truck feel pe... Electric Vehicles Jul 24, 2026

SCRS Quick Tip Examines Customer Authorization for Collision Repairs Sean Preston says customer authorization may allow work to begin before insurer approval, with clear communication and repair docu... Electric Vehicles Jul 21, 2026

New Cummins 6.7-Liter Diesel Keeps Hydraulic Lifters, Adds Easier-Service Features Cummins says its refined hydraulic lifters reduce valvetrain noise, while the updated 6.7-liter diesel adds revised fueling, geari... Electric Vehicles Jul 16, 2026

Ford EcoBoost Teardown: What 15 Years of Ownership Revealed Ford’s public test showed the 3.5L EcoBoost could take hard use. Long-term ownership shifted debate to maintenance, timing compone... Electric Vehicles Jul 09, 2026

Shops Bill More Destructive Weld Tests, but Fewer Report Regular Payment Only one in four shops that bill for destructive weld testing say they’re paid regularly, while more shops report performing the p... Electric Vehicles Jul 03, 2026

2026 Honda HR-V e:HEV RS: Price, Hybrid Specs and Range Details The new $44,400 HR-V e:HEV RS adds black trim and red stitching, with claimed hybrid fuel use of 4.3L/100km and four-seat practica... Electric Vehicles Jun 27, 2026

Encor’s Lotus Esprit Restomod Revisits the Original’s Design and Driving Character Encor is rebuilding 50 Lotus Esprit V-8s with carbon-fiber bodywork, revised mechanicals and a cabin shaped around the original ca... Electric Vehicles Jun 04, 2026

Why New Cars Come in Fewer Colors—and Where Bright Paint Still Sells Most new cars stick to neutral paint, as cost and resale concerns narrow choice. Luxury and performance models still make room for... Electric Vehicles Jun 02, 2026

Ferrari Luce Design Puts the Brand’s Identity to the Test The Luce’s minimalist cabin wins points, but its tall EV proportions challenge Ferrari’s familiar design language and loyal buyers... Electric Vehicles Jun 01, 2026

Why the Lamborghini Miura’s Design Still Works at 60 The Miura paired an unusual mid-engine layout with familiar sports car cues, refined details and proportions that made its radical... Electric Vehicles May 29, 2026

2026 Honda Prelude Price, Specs and Ownership Details for Australia The $65,000 Prelude pairs a 135kW hybrid system with Type R derived chassis hardware, 4.3L/100km claimed economy and a 2+2 cabin. Electric Vehicles May 15, 2026