Why Insurance Claim Photo Evidence Is Under New Scrutiny in 2026
A March 2026 Verisk study found that 36% of consumers would consider altering a claim image and 98% of insurers say AI editing tools are
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How Gas Prices Are Reshaping Used Car Values and What It Means for Your Appraisal
The national average has spent 103 days above $4 per gallon this year. Under a calm-looking headline index, EVs are up 10.5% year over year
The $10,000 Car Loan Interest Deduction: What It Covers and What It Does Not
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brought back a deduction for car loan interest, capped at $10,000 through 2028. The eligibility rules eliminate most buyers,
How Auto Parts Tariffs Are Reshaping Repair Costs and Vehicle Values in 2026
The 25% Section 232 duties on imported parts are now visible in everyday repair estimates. Higher parts costs push more vehicles across the total loss
Lucid Cuts 18% of Its Workforce: What the EV-Only Crisis Reveals About 2026
Lucid cut 18% of its workforce in June 2026, its second round of layoffs in four months. Here’s how that compares to Rivian, Fisker, and
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