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Compare auto insurance quote -Speed up to save

04th September 2009
The economic scenario of recession has been a big trouble for all. You would undeniably want to curtail your expense so that you can overcome this recession. Auto insurance is one indispensable expense, but how would you like to chip of the auto insurance... Read >

Better drivers — men or women?

04th September 2009
Since the beginning of car age when more women started using automobiles the dispute has remained the same. Are men better drivers than women? Despite the fact that there's no real scientific proof to the statement that men drive better and safer than wom... Read >
Author: Grace Oaks

Speed Up to Compare Auto Insurance Quotes and Save!

02nd September 2009
The economic situation of a recession has been a major concern for all. Certainly want to limit their costs if you can resolve this recession. Auto insurance is a necessary cost, but how do you find the types of chips in the club car? Much can be done eas... Read >
Author: Ahate

SUV and Rollover Crashes

05th August 2009
Several studies have reported that SUVs are four times more likely to rollover than low-roofed cars because of its higher center of gravity and weight. With this conclusion, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) now requires automake... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Picking Your Next Vehicle And All Its Options

03rd August 2009
If you are ready to purchase your next vehicle, you are probably going through a mental checklist on what it is you want or need. Today, choosing the right car goes beyond how great it looks, how fast it goes and whether it is economical. There are so man... Read >
Author: Ravenwood

Motorcycle Crash Accidents and California Helmet Law

31st July 2009
The state of California has one of the strictest laws when in it comes to helmet use. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the state requires all riders and passengers, regardless of their age, to wear helmet every time they ri... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Compare auto insurance rates – Speed up to save.

31st July 2009
The economic scenario of recession has been a big apprehension for all. You would absolutely want to curtail your expense so that you can overcome this recession. Auto insurance is one vital expense, but how would you like to chip of the auto insurance ra... Read >
Author: Kamlesh

5 Simple Ways to Obtain the Lowest Auto Insurance Quotes Possible and Immediately!

28th July 2009
It was not too long ago when contracts were made on a handshake and a assurance. Persons were not particularly concerned with things like insurance because they relied upon the goodwill of their fellow citizen to compensate them for unfairdamage. For... Read >
Author: Khalif

5 Simple Ways to Get the Lowest Possible Auto Insurance Rates Today!

28th July 2009
It was not too long ago when contracts were made on a handshake and a assurance. Persons were not particularly concerned with things like insurance because they relied upon the goodwill of their fellow citizen to compensate them for unfairdamage. For... Read >
Author: Khalif

Budget Car Insurance for Ladies that Like Driving Save Money by Acting Like a Lady on the Road and G

23rd July 2009
Driving like a lady can get you great rates and an inexpensive budget car insurance policy that fits your safe driving habits. Manners on the road do pay off, and the best budget car insurance companies know the value of a woman. Budget car insurance... Read >
Author: David nalin

Best Car Insurance for Women with Lives on Wheels Being a Woman Can Get You the Best Car Insurance f

23rd July 2009
You and yours can get the best car insurance because you're a woman. Women can find great rates, and great benefits. Finding a car insurance company that puts females first can get you driving well-protected on the fast lane of life. The best car i... Read >
Author: David nalin

5 Simple Steps To Reduce Your Auto Insurance Quote

21st July 2009
It was not long ago when contracts were made on a handshake and a promise. Individuals are not particularly interested in things like insurance because they rely on the goodwill of its neighbors to compensate for the damage illegal. For various reasons, i... Read >
Author: ali

Say NO to Red-Light Cameras

13th June 2009
I'd like to discuss an issue that upsets me. That issue is the fact that dozens of red-light cameras are going up all over the country. Advocates claim that these cameras keep people from running red lights and are keeping people safer. But from my rese... Read >
Author: Arizona Atheist

Phoeinx Windshields. Why One Windshield Company In Mesa Is Best.

12th June 2009
Best Phoeinx Windshield Company 2009. Mesa Windhshield ReplacementAccording to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Mesa Arizona claims the most broken windshields, per square mile, per year, in the nation. ! Oddly enough, this does not come as a s... Read >
Author: Conrad Chase

New Crash Tests Demonstrate the Influence of Vehicle Size and Weight on Safety Crashes

30th April 2009
Three front-to-front crash tests, each involving a micro car or minicar into a midsize model from the same manufacturer, show how extra vehicle size and weight enhance occupant protection in collisions. These Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests a... Read >
Author: Paul Steiner Family Insurance

Buying A New Sports Car

28th April 2009
Getting a sports car is an investment since it involves a lot of money. If the person has enough money to buy one, then there are other things that a person can think about before driving it off the dealer's lot. • Sports cars usually have only two-s... Read >
Author: Jackie Serta

Car Insurance For Older Drivers?

09th April 2009
Being an old driver has some disadvantages. For one, you might find it quite difficult to get lower car insurance rates for yourself. Just like teen drivers, being an old driver is considered as someone who is riskier to be insured for auto insurance comp... Read >
Author: Shay West

11 vehicles awarded Top Safety Pick for 2009

13th March 2009
11 vehicles earn TOP SAFETY PICK award Four small cars, two midsize cars, two midsize SUVs, one large luxury car, one small pickup, and a midsize convertible are the latest winners of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK award. ... Read >
Author: Paul Steiner Family Insurance

Big Name Pickups Leave Something to Be Desired

10th March 2009
ARLINGTON, VA —The Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Dodge Ram 1500, and Nissan Titan are billed as workhorses, but the side crash protection these 2009 model large pickups provide is wimpy, at best. The trio earns either poor or marginal ratings in side tests ... Read >
Author: Paul Steiner Family Insurance

Most dangerous vehicles recorded for whiplash

09th March 2009
In a recent American test, an experiment revealed how unsafe modern cars actually are for whiplash injuries, thus increasing the chances of a whiplash claim. Ford Motor and General Motors announced shocking sales results for January 2009. With all the ... Read >
Author: catherine

Putting the brakes on car accidents

02nd March 2009
In America, the car model 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 is the one car that has everyone talking, well when it comes to speeding that is. The car comes equipped with a new ‘City Safe’ device; the small sports utility vehicle stops itself before it hits another ... Read >
Author: catherine

Discount Auto Insurance - Which Vehicles Are Cheaper To Insurance

09th February 2009
If you can't stop the rush you get from speed and purchase a smaller, sportier type of car that can rip up the highway, you most likely won't be able to discover Discount Auto Insurance. Research by insurance companies show that smaller vehicle are more l... Read >
Author: Joseph Welusz

The Proven Quality of Aftermarket Auto Parts

06th January 2009
Don't buy into the hype. You don't always have to spend more money to find quality, especially when it comes to replacement parts for your car. Sure, manufacturers tell you to buy original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for your vehicle to ensure safe... Read >
Author: Frank Ponte

The Proven Quality of Aftermarket Auto Parts

05th January 2009
Don't buy into the hype. You don't always have to spend more money to find quality, especially when it comes to replacement parts for your car. Sure, manufacturers tell you to buy original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for your vehicle to ensure safe... Read >
Author: Frank Ponte

The Proven Quality of Aftermarket Auto Parts

02nd January 2009
Don't buy into the hype. You don't always have to spend more money to find quality, especially when it comes to replacement parts for your car. Sure, manufacturers tell you to buy original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for your vehicle to ensure safe... Read >
Author: Frank Ponte

4 Innovative VW Parts

31st December 2008
Volkswagen- the German manufacturer of automobiles are well known for their innovative technologies. Recently, four VW models at once were awarded the best grade of "top safety pick" in the most recent publication of the independent US safety institute, "... Read >
Author: Cyril

The Myth of Multitasking

17th December 2008
Recently a study by the University of Michigan revealed that the brain is not truly capable of performing many tasks at once. While it may seem like you can talk on your cell phone and drive at the same time, the authors of the study discovered the brain ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Pedestrian Injury

14th October 2008
Pedestrians struck by a car, truck or bus are an ever-growing percentage of fatal and non-fatal injuries nationwide. Dangers exist for them in many ways: 1. Being struck, while walking in crosswalks, crossing streets, on a sidewalk, or walking behind ... Read >

Car Leasing Special: Smart Fortwo, More Than What Meets the Eye

25th August 2008
With the skyrocketing oil price at $4/gallon, the Smart Fortwo micro car has been gaining popularity among consumers. Enthusiasts are willing to shell out $99 and wait for nine months to drive the fuel-efficient and compact Fortwo. The pod-shaped micro ... Read >
Author: Daniel Lamb

Are Smart Cars Safe?

21st July 2008
With the recent concern over high gas prices, many people here in Denver are looking for the highest mileage vehicles that they can find to drive on their daily commute. Denver has seen a boom in scooter sales and increased interest in bike commuting over... Read >
Author: Jason

Keeping Your Teenage Driver Safe

19th June 2008
Your child has just become a teenager and is already behind the wheel. This can be the most frightening part of a parent’s life. According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, car crashes take more young lives than all other causes--... Read >
Author: Greg Chapman

Rise In Whiplash Claims May Be Due To Lack Of Adequate Protection

05th June 2008
In America, a rear-end crash occurs every 17 seconds, but a surprisingly high number of vehicles offer inadequate protection from the whiplash injuries that can result, leading to an increased number of whiplash claims in worldwide markets. Many whipla... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo

Cell Phones and Driving: Hang Up & Drive for Affordable Liability Insurance and Collision Coverage

02nd June 2008
Got a call you just have to make on your cell phone while driving your car? Better be sure that your liability insurance and collision coverage are in good shape with your insurer. And, if you're the parent of a newly driving teenager who is also armed wi... Read >
Author: Jim Waltrip

Whiplash Injuries

27th May 2008
Multiple injuries and neck, back and whiplash injuries account for over 80% of all motor claims, Ireland’s Personal Injuries Assessment Board reports. Psychological injuries, arm and leg injuries, head injuries and upper body injuries made up the remain... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo

All-new 2008 Toyota Camry Solara: A classy Toyota

01st May 2008
The all-new 2008 Toyota Camry Solara, a classy midsize vehicle, available in coupe and convertible versions, has been a favourite vehicle of many an Americans. The coupe seats five while the convertible has seating for four and has a power-operated cl... Read >
Author: Expressway Toyota

Do Not Back into Something in a SUV

01st May 2008
Modern cars are built somewhat different compared to cars thirty or forty years ago. Back then cars were built so strong, that if you ever back up and hit something, like a wall or a pole, the car would hardly had any scratch on it. Nowadays car manuf... Read >
Author: Dennis James

Bring home the new 2008 Honda CRV this Easter!

01st April 2008
Tracy Honda, the leading Honda dealer in Tracy (California), now presents great deals on the new 2008 Honda CRV models for the Easter. The Honda CR-V, one of the best-selling sport utility vehicles for 2007, provides spacious five-passenger seating in a v... Read >
Author: Tracy Honda

Bring home the new 2008 Honda CRV this Easter!

01st April 2008
Tracy Honda, the leading Honda dealer in Tracy (California), now presents great deals on the new 2008 Honda CRV models for the Easter. The Honda CR-V, one of the best-selling sport utility vehicles for 2007, provides spacious five-passenger seating in a v... Read >
Author: Tracy Honda

Smile - You Just Got Caught Speeding

28th March 2008
In the archaic days of law enforcement (think 2006), an alert police officer, veiled by the cover of brush or a hillside, would sit patiently with a radar gun waiting for a car to fly by at 90 miles an hour before firing up the sirens. But in this age of ... Read >
Author: Shad Connelly

Why Auto Body Repair Shops "Hate Our Guts"

20th March 2008
The two most frequent vehicle accidents are getting hit while parked and rear end collision. For the rear end collision, approximately 75% of them are less than 10 miles per hour, 94% occur on straight roads and most are direct hits. The average claim i... Read >
Author: Krystal Kid

The Most Expensive SUVs To Fix After A Rear End Collision

12th March 2008
You know when I was first learning to drive, my dad would jokingly say, “back-up until it sounds expensive”. Well, back in those days – the 50’s and 60’s - you actually could do that. You could smack into something and there would hardly be a ... Read >
Author: Krystal Kid

Only An Absolute Fool Would Buy Another Receiver Hitch Toy If They Read This!

11th March 2008
You’ve seen them. The toys that proliferate the vehicles with receiver hitches! You’ve probably got one or two – I do. Hitch covers, lighted hitch covers, hitch steps, lighted hitch steps, propellers, cartoon characters, and the list goes on. ... Read >
Author: Krystal Kid

The Two Most Common Vehicle Accidents

10th March 2008
The Two Most Common Vehicle Accidents If we take a lesson from well documented fleet vehicle accidents you’ll find that the two most frequent vehicle accidents for fleets are: 1. Getting Hit While Parked and 2. The Rear End Collision.... Read >
Author: Krystal Kid

2009 Nissan Murano: Safety Incarnate

27th February 2008
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducts tests on new vehicles so as to be able to find out which among the lot come with the best safety features which could really protect passengers. Results of crash tests would be announced by the IIHS so... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Five Fairy Tales Of Automobile Bumpers

23rd February 2008
Bumpers have been a long standing battle between automakers and auto insurers with consumers stuck in the middle. Here's why... FAIRY TALE #1 All Automobiles Manufactured In The United States Have 5 MPH Bumpers. FACT: In 1982, the federal governme... Read >
Author: Krystal Kid

Infiniti EX35 Receives Highest Safety Rating

20th January 2008
With consumers looking for more safety features on new vehicles, automakers are also becoming more and more focused on manufacturing safe vehicles. Case in point is the new Infiniti EX35, a luxury sport utility vehicle. Said vehicle was recently given ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle

Quality Fuel System Performance with a Volvo Fuel Pump Relay

30th October 2007
Volvo has always been a brand that is well-known for its exceptional safety features. This is evident in the considerably great number of Volvo vehicles that have been awarded and acclaimed by various distinguished institutions and publications. Examples ... Read >
Author: Evander

New IIHS Crash Test Reveals Worst SUVs

21st October 2007
Six Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) have recently undergone frontal and side crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The test showed that there was an improvement frontal crash protection but also discovered that there are also ... Read >
Author: Evander

The Safest Cars On The Roads

02nd October 2007
Safety should be the topmost priority especially in choosing vehicles. This is why every car shopper should know the safest cars that he can grab. So which cars are safe?Luxury cars are among the safest vehicles on the road, and the Acura RL, Audi A4 and ... Read >
Author: Evander

Teen Auto Loan Advice

02nd October 2007
If your teenager is buying the car in his or her name, chances are they do not have established credit. This is the single biggest hurdle to being approved for a teen auto loan. The young applicant will have to show that he or she has steady income and ca... Read >
Author: Mike Hamel

Value Package and Special Edition Honda Pilot of 2008

10th September 2007
As of this year, Honda Pilot has captivated the market with its traditional SUV versatility and eight-passenger seating. Boasting refinement in comfort and safety enhancement, the Pilot gained five-star crash safety rating on both frontal and side impact... Read >
Author: Evander

Lowering your Auto Insurance in California

07th August 2007
California auto insurance rates for your vehicles widely vary depending on your auto insurance provider, company, broker, agent, your requested coverage and the type of vehicle you use. California auto insurance rates varies, but you can do the following ... Read >
Author: fatalus

Effects of Speed on Traffic in California

07th August 2007
california auto insurance companies will always group there customer into risks group, and high-speed driver happen to fall into this high risks group.Speed affects traffic collisions in four major ways, based on the research carried out by the Insurance ... Read >
Author: fatalus

IIHS Gives Marginal, Poor Ratings on Seat/Head Restraints to Some of Today 's Vehicles

11th July 2007
The results of the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study on rear crash protection in SUVs, pickup trucks, & minivans has revealed that most of today’s vehicles have marginal or poor seat/head restraints. According to the Institute’s... Read >
Author: Ally Wahlberg

IIHS Rates Rear crash Protection in SUVs, pickup trucks, & minivans Poor, Marginal

05th July 2007
The latest results of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety test on vehicles’ head restraints has revealed that several SUVs SUVs had improved protections against whiplash injuries, however, it gave poor marks to vehicles made by several automake... Read >
Author: Kaye Leery

Three of Ford's Vehicles Score High in Crash Tests

16th May 2007
Ford Motors has been trying hard for the past few years to improve the quality, safety, and design of its vehicles. And just recently its 2007 Acura MDX SUV together with the 2008 Ford Taurus, and the Mercury Sable were able to obtain the Insurance Inst... Read >
Author: Dwyane Thomas

Redesigned vehicles lower death rates in US

25th April 2007
A leading safety group who studies vehicle safeness said that the move of Ford Motor Corp. to redesigned one their best-selling pickup, the F-150 has reduced death rate among owners of the said truck. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has f... Read >
Author: Gertrude Sayzer

How to Buy a Cheap Used Car - And Get a Great Used Car

23rd April 2007
Many of us dream of buying a cheap used car. Well, let's amend that a bit. Many people dream of buying a cheap, good, used car. Unfortunately it's all too easy to get a cheap used car that's, well, cheap. You've probably already got one of those, though. ... Read >
Author: Debt Free

IIHS Study Reveals Mid-Size Car Bumpers Not Strong Enough to Prevent Costly Damage

06th March 2007
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has recently released a new crash tests and this time the main focus are car bumpers. According to the new crash tests revealed by the insurance industry, most bumpers especially on mid-size cars do little to p... Read >
Author: Natalie Anderson

Crash Tests

27th February 2007
For anyone that puts auto safety as a priority when it comes to purchasing new cars and trucks should understand that certain models perform differently in a crash. Learning what the new auto safety information is will benefit each and every person seekin... Read >
Author: Dennis James

IIHS Crash Tests Downgrade Subcompacts

24th December 2006
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its most recent crash-test ratings but did not endorse any models evaluated. Instead, said institute urged auto consumers to stick with bigger, heavier vehicles because they typically are safer ... Read >
Author: Tracy Dawson

Safety Award Goes To Volvo XC90

13th December 2006
Volvo is a brand of vehicles which has gained fame and fortune for being one of the manufacturers of safe and family friendly vehicles. Such a reputation has not only been displayed through the vehicles, Volvo V40 parts, and other Volvo products that th... Read >
Author: Kevin Anderson

Pilot and CR-V Top Institute's Crash Safety Ratings

28th November 2006
All-new Pilot and CR-V were among 7 SUVs to get the highest ratings in 2007 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests. The annual award is in recognition of vehicle's performance in protecting car occupants. For the first time this year,... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane

Tough Contest For IIHS Top Safety Picks

23rd November 2006
“Our crash tests cover the most common kinds of real world collisions. Designating Top Safety Pick winners based on the tests makes it easier for consumers to identify vehicles that afford the best overall protection without sifting through multiple s... Read >
Author: Margaret Adams

NHTSA Proposes ESC To Be Standard On All Vehicles

17th November 2006
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or more commonly known as the NHTSA, has proposed that the Electronic Stability Control, or the ESC, be used and be required for use in all vehicles. And after such an announcement, the company Bosch... Read >
Author: Kenneth McKinley

Cadillac Escalade, Thieves' Most Desired Car

17th November 2006
Cadillac Escalade, the sleek, bold and luxurious sport-utility vehicle which is famed by some Hollywood's personalities, did not only attract celebrities but the elusive thieves as well. Escalade has been a hot item in the news for several years now b... Read >
Author: Stacey Wilson

What\\\'s The Overall Safest Vehicle?

13th October 2006
Consumer 10, known for its intensive crash tests, defined the state-of-the-art standard for safety on the roads by divulging the safest vehicles of the present time. The price, performance, power, style and features are some of the things that a car b... Read >
Author: Shane Morgay

'Keep The Drive U.S.A.' Targeted On Stopping Nation's Number One Killer

05th October 2006
Car crashes. Auto accidents. Vehicular collisions. These are known as the top killer in the United States. Elsewhere, they also prevail as one of the highest causes of death. And oftentimes, teenage drivers are those who are involved in such untowar... Read >
Author: Stacey Wilson

Ford Unleashes the Strength of All-New Freestyle

03rd September 2006
The automotive industry has predicted that crossovers will make it big in the driving world. Further, the industry anticipated that crossovers will outsell SUVs. This anticipation was made apparent in the launching of the all-new Ford Freestyle. Ford... Read >
Author: Chuck Smith

Auto insurance tips guide

24th May 2006
Like our life needs to be protected against the unwarned dangers, our assets too should be shielded from all kinds of damages that can happen to them. Unlike few centuries ago, nowadays one of the major assets of people is their vehicle. Automobiles espec... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta

To Purchase A Full Size Sedan

21st May 2006
In the United States, this vehicle is known as the sedan. However, if you travel to those areas where British English is spoken, you would come to know that it is not known as the sedan there but as a saloon. The sedan is known as one of the most common... Read >
Author: Joe Ratzkin

Compact Cars For Sale

09th May 2006
For people who would like to have a vehicle that does not use up a great amount of gas, compact cars would be the right kind of car for them. Aside from this, compact cars are much more affordable. People who would not like to spend much on driving and ... Read >
Author: Tom Bailey

The Benefits of Airbags

20th April 2006
Airbags have been all made available for many vehicles for a long time running. In fact, the United States government has made sure that these would be made standard for vehicles. This has become reality for in July 11, 1984, the US government has alrea... Read >
Author: Joe Thompson

Lowering Your Auto Insurance Costs

01st April 2006
Lowering Your Auto Insurance Costs It is very important to understand that prices vary from company to company, so it pays to shop around. Getting at least three price quotes will serve you well. You can either call companies directly or ac... Read >
Author: Michael Silva

Lincoln LS: Luxury and Safety

12th March 2006
Standing for "Luxury Sport", the Lincoln LS has been freshened for the year 2006. It comes with four doors. It has the capacity to take in a maximum of five passengers in its spacious and very comfortable cabin. It is a luxury sports sedan. For this yea... Read >
Author: Pamela Hewitt

10 Ways to Save Big on Auto Insurance

23rd February 2006
Auto insurance can make a big hole in your pocket. Insurance premiums vary hugely between companies, agencies or agents, brokers, and of course the make of the car you own and your credit rating. To pay lower insurance you must: 1. Always maintain a g... Read >
Author: Paul Wilson

5 Easy Steps To Lower Your Auto Insurance Quote

17th January 2006
It was not too long ago when contracts were made on a handshake and a promise. Individuals were not particularly concerned with things like insurance because they relied upon the goodwill of their neighbor to compensate them for wrongful damage. For a v... Read >
Author: Sam Caldrone

The Safest & Least-Safe Cars of 2006

05th January 2006
Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates passenger vehicles' ability to hold up in a crash as good, acceptable, marginal or poor. They break cars down into four size categories: large, midsize, small and minivans,... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily

10 Smart Tactics to Keep Your Car from Getting Nicked and Dinged

02nd December 2005
The holiday shopping season is here, and while you're bumping arms with other shoppers while reaching for the perfect gift, your car may be getting a few bumps of its own out in the parking lot. Nicks, dings and scratches are common c... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily

Honda Odyssey 2005 Got Highest Rating

01st May 2005
Backed by Honda's exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) body structure, the 2005 Honda Odyssey was the best choice from its segment in the recently concluded Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) frontal offset crash test. ... Read >
Author: Jenny McLane