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California Only State Where Auto Insurance Has Dropped In 25 Years

Published in June 17, 2013 comments closed

By Aaron Crowe A 1989 California law that requires insurers to get approval from state officials for rate hikes has resulted in California being the only state to see rates drop during that time. Between 1989 and 2010, while every other state saw substantial increases in auto insurance expenditures, California drivers saw their insurance costs […]

States With The Harshest Penalties For Texting And Driving

Published in June 14, 2013 comments closed

By Aaron Crowe Texting and driving isn’t banned in Hawaii, but travel 3,000 miles north to Alaska, and it’s a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and a year in prison. That’s the biggest discrepancy between states in texting punishments. Most states fine drivers for texting from $20 to $100 or so, […]

Top Cars Thieves Love To Steal In Summer Of 2013

Published in June 12, 2013 comments closed

By Michelle Mears-Gerst Technological advances in vehicle anti-theft devices are making it harder for thieves to target newer model cars making older models a target. Recent studies from the National Insurance Crime Bureau show an upswing in older cars stolen. The top five  cars that are predicted  to be the most popular among thieves in […]

Cars With The Most Complaints

Published in May 30, 2013 comments closed

For a car that not many people buy, the Mini Cooper gets plenty of safety complaints. The Cooper had the most safety complaints last year among vehicles sold, beating out some of the most-purchased cars in America that get plenty of consumer complaints themselves. Only 66,123 Minis were sold in 2012, but they yielded 123 […]

Recycled Blue Jeans And Detergent Bottles – Ford Is At The Forefront Of Sustainably Produced Vehicles

Published in May 28, 2013 comments closed

When it comes to using recycled materials, one of the oldest auto companies in the world is the maverick upstart. Unbeknownst to most of us, Ford Motors vehicles are made of 85% recycled materials by weight, making them the leading user of post-consumer products in their manufacturing process.  Recycled detergent bottles, tires, and battery casings […]

Millennials Lead Nation In Driving Less, Report Finds

Published in May 24, 2013 comments closed

By Aaron Crowe It wasn’t a difficult decision for Delanie West to start driving less. Beyond polluting less and exercising more by riding a bike, West, 38, saves money on gas, tolls and parking, totaling about $4,000 a year. She still owns a car but her insurance costs have dropped because she’s driving less. West, […]

What Apple Has Planned For Your Car

Published in May 21, 2013 comments closed

By Aaron Crowe Apple has taken over your home and portable devices — half of all American households own an Apple product — and now the company is aiming at your car. Its portable devices have been connected to cars for years, and last June it offered Siri Eyes Free to allow the iPhone’s voice-recognition […]

More Cars Being Recalled, And That’s A Good Thing

Published in May 17, 2013 comments closed

By Aaron Crowe The almost daily auto recalls by carmakers could be enough to scare someone to not drive again. Recent reasons for recalls include losing all steering control, explosive air bags that could send shards of metal around a cabin, motorhome awnings that could unexpectedly unfurl and cause a crash, and unintentional shifting to […]

What Do Celebrity Endorsers Add To Car Sales?

Published in May 15, 2013 comments closed

By Aaron Crowe In an odd twist of life that only someone with a twisted sense of right and wrong can understand, rich celebrities get expensive stuff for free. Whether it’s goodie bags at the Oscars, free drinks at a restaurant, expensive clothes without paying, or a free car to drive, celebrities who can already […]

National Bike To Work Day Promotes Pedal Power On May 17th

Published in May 10, 2013 comments closed

Want to get some exercise, fresh air and sunshine while helping to ease the environmental burden on our fair planet? Here’s an idea:  pump up your tires, leave the car in the driveway and hit the road on your trusty two-wheeler on Friday, May 17.  It’s National Bike to Work Day, and people will be […]

Don’t Expect Congestion Pricing In The U.S. Anytime Soon

Published in May 9, 2013 comments closed

By Aaron Crowe Americans have bought into being charged more at peak demand times, with tickets for airlines, baseball games and plays costing more at popular times of the day, and electricity costing more at peak times. But when it comes to driving, they’re not buying it. The simple economic theory of supply and demand […]

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Sagging Sales Force Electric Vehicle Makers To Revamp Marketing Strategy

Published in May 6, 2013 comments closed

If you thought the popularity of electric vehicles was fueled by a desire to save the planet, think again.  As it turns out, saving money is the highest motivator when it comes to convincing consumers to switch from gas powered engines to electric, according to marketing experts. An article in Automotive News quotes Dave Sullivan, […]

Summer Turns Up The Heat On Teen Car Crashes

Published in May 3, 2013 comments closed

Any teenager with a driver’s license and access to a car knows that cruising around with friends during summer vacation is one of life’s great joys.  Unfortunately for teens, it’s also one of life’s great dangers. A number of factors combine to make summertime driving especially hazardous for young drivers. For one thing, freed from […]

Used Car Buyers Beware: Expose Reveals Information Gaps In Online Research Tools

Published in April 26, 2013 comments closed

For many people, buying a used car became much easier after the advent of the online research service Carfax.  The site lets you research the driving records of a prospective purchase to determine if it’s ever been in an accident. If the auto gets a green check mark next to its vehicle ID number, it’s […]

For Reese Witherspoon Or Any Celebrity, Telling Officer ‘Do You Know My Name?’ Unlikely To Help

Published in April 22, 2013 comments closed

By Aaron Crowe Standing up for her man may cost actress Reese Witherspoon some cash and some dignity, after Witherspoon was arrested early Friday morning on a disorderly conduct charge in Georgia. As a state trooper tested and later arrested her husband, James Toth, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, she told the trooper “Do […]

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