Auto Insurance News Archive for December, 2011

Google’s lab of dreams- GoogleX
by Richard Burton

According to the latest auto news, Google has been in the limelight with their dream of driverless cars. This is just one example of the hundreds of dreams by Google. These ideas are chased by Google in their Google Lab known as GoogleX. Various interviews made clear that everybody has just a glimpse of the idea or the location of the lab. They are unable to justify the project details and neither the exact location of the secret laboratory by Google. People who briefed about the project to Auto news said that one of the projects will be in release … (more) December 29, 2011
Build more FEVs, US government tells car makers
by Richard Burton

The U.S. Department of Transportation together with The Environmental Protection Agency asserted that by the year 2025 all vehicles which are manufactured in the United States will have a combined fuel efficiency of around 55 miles per gallon. This rule has been asserted by the President of the United States. Compared to other car manufacturing countries in the world; United States has the worst measured fuel economy performance. This has been declared by the International Council on Clean Transportation in the mid of the year. Coming to the figures reported by this council it has been said that the fuel … (more) December 25, 2011
Chevrolet volt crash reports auto news
by Richard Burton

The federal government this year has ordered a probe into the crash reports of the car model Chevrolet Volt as part of a defect investigation into whether the car’s lithium ion batteries pose a fire risk after a wreck. General Motors engineers along with the government agency are trying to establish the grounds of a fire involving Chevy Volt that occurred in June. Upon completing the side-impact testing post three weeks, the hybrid plug-in car caught fire. Chevrolet Volt caught fire while parked in the storage facility, the flames spread to three adjacent parked automobiles. Further the tests conducted during … (more) December 22, 2011
Audi blazing through the premium car market
by Richard Burton

Audi is creating a trail through the nation’s automotive market. Thanksgiving was celebrated by the company with a special cause. The car maker has already topped the record sales of the year 2010.They have already sold about one lakh cars and there is one month left for the year to end. The company estimates that it will sell 117,000 cars in North America by the year end, and reckons they could have sold 10,000 more; if the factories could have given more returns for its so called popular models. The additional sales have strengthened the hands of U.S. alleges Audi … (more) December 18, 2011
Arizona to cut down on uninsured motorists
by Richard Burton

There are lots of problems caused by uninsured motorists on the road. In cases of accidents, theft or property damage, uninsured motorists complicate issues for the authorities as well as for the victims. People think that by not opting for auto insurance, you can save money. This is not true-all you end up doing is to set yourself up for disaster. In an attempt to stem this trend of avoiding auto insurance, Arizona state government has taken some concrete steps. To this effect, the governor of Arizona, Jan Brewer, has put together a bill that aims at reducing the number … (more) December 16, 2011
Beware of pseudo auto insurance companies
by Richard Burton

Insurance scams do not only originate from customers but also from companies. This auto news broadcast cautions customers to be aware of anything that sounds too good to be true. Quoting the cheapest rate does not necessarily validate the authenticity of the company.
Auto insurance to charge higher premiums for natural disasters
by Richard Burton

The US has been subject to a series of natural disasters recently. There have been storms, fires, and hurricanes etc which have caused damage worth billions of dollars. Auto insurance companies have raised the premiums for natural disasters as they have now become more frequent than they used to be.
Auto insurance scam cases on the rise in Kern county
by Richard Burton

There has been a recent rise in auto insurance fraud cases in Kern County in the US. Authorities are attempting to examine the causes as well as the possible solutions to stem this growing trend. While the scam is catching on in other parts of the United States too, Kern County seems to have the maximum cases at this point.
Auto insurance rates drop to an all-time low in California
by Richard Burton

Most states have faced accelerating auto insurance rates which have left the public wincing at auto insurance premiums. But in California, the reverse is true and auto insurance rates have dropped to an incredible low. The beneficiaries are of course the jubilant Californians.
States where auto insurance is most expensive in 2011
by Richard Burton

Auto insurance is one thing that is very important for those who drive because accidents are inevitable and can happen at any point of time, irrespective of whether it is affordable or expensive.
Simple points to remember while claiming auto insurance in USA
by Richard Burton

An unfortunate accident can happen with an automobile any time. Therefore, it is mandatory that the vehicle should be duly insured to get proper protection. Auto insurance claims in USA are quite difficult to obtain because of the large numbers of claims. Some simple ways can be followed to get the auto insurance claims settled.
Progressive snapshot discount providing benefits to drivers in Mississippi
by Richard Burton

It is a well known fact that Auto Insurance is a must buy thing and it is better not to compromise in relation to its cost. However, there are new ways to get cheap auto insurance are coming up.