Why Hybrids Are Beating EVs in the 2026 Sales Race
Hybrid vehicles captured 15.9% of U.S. retail sales in July 2026, more than double the EV share of 7%, as the end of the federal tax credit and shifting consumer preference reshape the auto market.
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Hybrid vehicles captured 15.9% of U.S. retail sales in July 2026, more than double the EV share of 7%, as the end of the federal tax credit and shifting consumer preference reshape the auto market.
New wholesale data shows vehicles priced by individual condition, not category averages. Here’s what that means if you’re fighting a diminished value or total loss settlement.
Insurers sometimes demand a letter of representation to invoke the appraisal clause. The policy never requires it. Here is how to respond and keep moving.