Buying Guides

• 15 Bu Oct 15, 2026 NAIC Producer Licensing Handbook Revisions Add Exam and Remote Testing Guidance Proposed handbook changes cover exam oversight, test access, remote proctoring and surplus lines licensing. Comments are due Oct. 30.
• 72 Bu Oct 14, 2026 1959 Chevy Apache 4×4 Combines Ford F-250 Chassis and 12-Valve Cummins Power Eric Barrett rebuilt a $500 Apache around Ford running gear, a bus-sourced Cummins diesel and personal details that keep its patina intact.
• 42 Bu Oct 14, 2026 Sunrun’s Battery Fleet Shows How Home Storage Can Support the Grid Sunrun says its residential battery network reached 416 MW in 2025, with customer participation in its grid programs rising more than fivefold.
• 43 Bu Oct 14, 2026 EU-UK EV Battery Rules Face 2027 Deadline as T&E Challenges Call for Delay EU battery and cathode material capacity could cover UK-bound EV production in 2027, but carmaker demand will determine whether supply is used.
• 24 Bu Oct 13, 2026 U.S. EV Sales Rise 7.7% in Q3 2026, Led by Toyota, Rivian and Subaru U.S. EV sales rose from Q2 but remained well below 2025. Toyota, Rivian and Subaru gained ground as Tesla kept more than half the market.
• 25 Bu Oct 13, 2026 BMW Electric Vehicle Deliveries Jump 37.5% in Europe as Global Sales Fall BMW delivered 81,941 fully electric vehicles in Europe in the third quarter, while global deliveries fell 4.9% through September.
• 26 Bu Oct 12, 2026 Volkswagen Group EVs Reach 40% of European Orders as Global Deliveries Fall EVs account for about 40% of Volkswagen Group’s European order book, even as global deliveries fell 9% through September.
• 44 Bu Oct 10, 2026 NIO Logs 1.19 Million Battery Swaps During China’s Seven-Day Holiday NIO’s swap network handled 1,192,221 battery changes in seven days, with daily demand up 22% year over year.
• 28 Bu Oct 09, 2026 JAECOO 7 Leads UK Sales as OMODA&JAECOO Registrations Double The JAECOO 7 topped UK sales in September with 10,813 registrations, as its maker expanded rapidly and electrified models dominated its mix.
• 16 Bu Oct 08, 2026 Allstate Auto Lab Adds Hands-On Training on Modern Vehicle Repairs Allstate’s Dallas training center gives claims specialists access to damaged vehicles, diagnostic tools and repair demonstrations across powertrains.
• 45 Bu Oct 08, 2026 Hawaiʻi LNG Plan Faces Costly Green Ammonia Exit, Solar Alternative A model puts LNG generation at 21¢ per kWh and green ammonia at 95¢, while Oʻahu solar and batteries offer a local alternative.
• 17 Bu Oct 07, 2026 California Insurer Profit Limits Draw Questions as Consumer Group Seeks Public Review Consumer Watchdog questions a possible increase to California insurers’ profit allowances, citing industry earnings and calling for evidence and public review.
• 29 Bu Oct 07, 2026 UK Van Market Grows 4.8% as Electric Registrations Set September Record UK van registrations rose for a sixth month, while battery electric vans reached 4,832. Charging access and purchase costs remain hurdles for fleet buyers.
• 46 Bu Oct 05, 2026 Battery Groups Urge Broader European Supply Criteria in Industrial Accelerator Act T&E, European Metals and RECHARGE want battery incentives to cover refined materials, precursor and anode materials, and recycled inputs.
• 18 Bu Oct 05, 2026 USAA and Allstate Claims Reviews Reveal Delays, Valuation Errors and Missing Premium Notices Washington reviews found claims communication and payment problems at USAA and Allstate, along with missing premium change language on Allstate policy documents...
• 79 Bu Oct 02, 2026 600-HP 1972 Ford Bronco: Shane Harness’s 17-Year Restomod Build A troubled restoration became a 600-hp, 37-inch-tire Bronco. Shane Harness’s 17-year build shows how setbacks shaped the finished 1972 4x4.
• 19 Bu Oct 02, 2026 Half of Insured Americans Avoid Auto or Home Claims Over Premium Concerns LendingTree finds premium fears keep many insured people from filing claims, leaving some to pay thousands out of pocket or regret the choice.
• 47 Bu Oct 02, 2026 Europe’s Battery Rules Face a Test as EU Cathode Capacity Grows EU suppliers are projected to have more cathode capacity than TCA demand in 2027. A further delay could weaken the buyer commitments behind that growth.
• 48 Bu Oct 02, 2026 Europe’s Battery Plans Depend on Stable Demand, T&E Says T&E says EU cell output could cover supported EV demand by 2030, but battery projects need firm targets across cells, cathodes and precursor materials.
• 49 Bu Oct 02, 2026 Europe’s Ports and Airports Face Grid Delays as Electrification Deadlines Approach Grid queues threaten port and airport electrification plans. T&E proposes coordinated planning, local energy and flexible connections to ease delays.