Category: Auto Insurance
Air Bag Recalls Renew Doubts About Carmakers’ Responses to Defects
Posted: October 21, 2014
A deepening crisis involving deadly air bags is shaking confidence in the ability of automakers including Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. to ensure the safety of millions of U.S. drivers. Toyota is advising U.S. owners to keep passengers out of front seats until defective Takata Corp. air bag parts are replaced, four months after following the same procedure in Japan. Takata faces investigations...
The 6 Safest Small Cars On The Road Today
Posted: September 12, 2014
When it comes to what cars stand up to some of the most stringent crash testing, there are a half-dozen vehicles on the road today that are the best, according to the results of a recent study. Of the 12 small vehicles subjected to various forms of manufactured crashes, only one of the dozen got a "good" rating in the Mini Cooper Countryman, the Insurance...
Most Frequently Stolen Vehicle of 2013
Posted: August 25, 2014
For several consecutive years, the Honda Accord has been the most stolen automobile in the U.S. In 2013, that streak continued, based on recently released automotive theft data. The Honda Accord was the U.S.' most frequently purloined car last year for the fifth consecutive time, according to new released statistics from stolen vehicle tracking system company LoJack. At the same time, though, it was also...
NHTSA: Car Crashes Cost $871 Billion
Posted: August 13, 2014
The financial and economic toll resulting from automotive accidents is north of $870 billion, according to a recent analysis performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Based on 2010 data, car crashes cost $871 billion in losses, stemming from auto insurance costs, property damage and reduced quality of life resulting from injuries sustained in these accidents, NHTSA revealed. "No amount of money can...
Hands Free Doesn't Mean Distracted Free Driving
Posted: July 31, 2014
Even though hands-free devices are legal for motorists to use throughout the U.S., they're not considered to be safer than those that require physical manipulation. Based on a recent survey, though, most people believe that they are. Approximately 8 in 10 drivers said that they considered hands-free devices to be safer than using a handheld phone, according to a poll performed by the National Safety...
