Hot Stuff: 2013 Ford Shelby GT500!
February 8, 2012 – 8:10 am | No Comment

Latest Carroll Shelby offering makes its debut.
The 2012 Chicago Auto Show was the venue chosen for the release of the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible, an update of this iconic special edition Mustang model. This …

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You Can Compare Multiple Car Insurance
January 17, 2012 – 6:25 am | No Comment
You Can Compare Multiple Car Insurance

By Charles Green

If you have two or more cars in the family, then you can save money on your car insurance by having your entire personal fleet covered by one auto insurance company. Insurers typically …

IIHS Lauds Volvo City Safety Technology
July 22, 2011 – 12:08 am | 2 Comments
IIHS Lauds Volvo City Safety Technology

HLDI study reveals improved accident avoidance with Volvo SUV.
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit organization backed by the nation’s auto insurance companies, has given Volvo’s City Safety technology a thumb’s …

GM Insurance Initiative Receives Mixed Response
July 13, 2011 – 3:05 am | No Comment
GM Insurance Initiative Receives Mixed Response

LinkedIn responders weigh in.
Last week, we reported about an unusual General Motors promotion that offers free car insurance for one-year for buyers of new GM vehicles (see GM Includes Auto Insurance With Car Purchases). This …

GM Includes Auto Insurance With Car Purchases
July 8, 2011 – 7:42 am | No Comment
GM Includes Auto Insurance With Car Purchases

Pilot program covers buyers in Oregon and Washington.

DETROIT — If you buy a new GMC, Chevrolet, Buick or Cadillac vehicle in two northwestern states, you’ll receive an unexpected bonus in the form of a one-year …

Latest Trend: Pay As You Drive Car Insurance
February 10, 2011 – 7:34 am | One Comment
Latest Trend: Pay As You Drive Car Insurance

Imagine paying for auto insurance based on how much you drive. Instead of having your car insurance rates based solely on factors you cannot control including your age, your gender, where you live and …

U.K. Auto Insurers Target Cosmetic Modifications
January 11, 2011 – 8:19 am | One Comment
U.K. Auto Insurers Target Cosmetic Modifications

Mods are where its at for many car owners. You add a performance chip to gain more horsepower or swap out your OEM exhaust for a Bosal exhaust system offering a richer note. These sort …

Insurance Rates? Trending Down!
December 20, 2010 – 10:43 am | One Comment
Insurance Rates? Trending Down!

One of the more important auto trends of our day has not so much to do the car you buy, but who you choose to have insure it. Certainly, having an idea what a new …

Ford Fiesta Production & Crash Test Kudos
August 26, 2010 – 6:26 am | One Comment
Ford Fiesta Production & Crash Test Kudos

The Ford Fiesta is making it to the United States and it is being sold to customers. I can vouch for that because I saw my first 2011 Fiesta that wasn’t on a test track …

Why Do We Need Gap Insurance?
March 18, 2010 – 12:05 am | 4 Comments
Why Do We Need Gap Insurance?

Instead of discussing my personal experience with this type of insurance I think it would be best to explain what gap insurance is all about. Well, here is an example:
Let’s say you were paying off …

IIHS Adds Fourth Test Category: Roof Strength
August 24, 2009 – 12:05 am | 2 Comments
IIHS Adds Fourth Test Category: Roof Strength

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an association of auto insurance companies who track how well vehicles perform in a crash. These tests go far in helping member companies decide how much to …

Your Economy Car and Crash Repairs: Surprising Results!
September 11, 2008 – 3:03 am | 5 Comments
Your Economy Car and Crash Repairs: Surprising Results!

You’ve done your home work and found a car that costs under $15,000 and that price includes air conditioning, six airbags, and a nifty sound system. With highway gas mileage approaching 35 mpg, you’re certain …