February 28 2012

How to survive a car dealer’s insurance sales pitches

Mark Henricks

Few car dealerships display signs like “Acme Chevrolet & Insurance.” But many dealers get much of their profit from insurance and insurance-like products sold to customers who buy not only cars but protection against everything from a car thief to a blown transmission.

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February 23 2012

Sweet wheels: A new spin on tires

Linda Melone

The green movement is entering the tire industry in a sweet way. Within the next three to five years, your car may be rolling along on tires made from sugar, rather than traditional petroleum-based products.

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February 21 2012

Danger! Danger! The risks at flashing-light intersections

Nick DiUlio

As most drivers know, not all intersections are created equal. Some are more dangerous and difficult to navigate than others, and a study from the University of Texas at Austin says the primary factor in determining an intersection’s safety may be the presence of flashing traffic signals.

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February 15 2012

State Farm study: Drivers distracted by mobile web

Neil Bartlett

A new study from State Farm paints a troubling picture of how much drivers are engaging in distracted driving — particularly the use of mobile web devices behind the wheel.

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February 13 2012

Anatomy of a car crash

Linda Melone

Keeping a cool head after a car crash isn’t easy. Once you realize you’re unharmed, the questions begin. Was the crash your fault? Will your auto insurance rates increase? What caused the crash in the first place?

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February 09 2012

Auto insurance: Why crash test dummies are your friends

Gina Roberts-Grey

Back in the 1930s, human cadavers took a lot of punishment to determine how the body responds to the sudden, violent forces of a car crash.

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February 08 2012

Young passengers can raise auto insurance rates for teens

Linda Melone

Driving with a car full of friends may seem like fun, but a new study shows it also ramps up driving distractions and crash risks for teens.

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February 06 2012

Night owls at high risk of crashing

Linda Melone

Driving at night can be hazardous to your auto insurance rates.

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February 02 2012

Smartphone apps can lead to safer roads for teen drivers

Linda Childers

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers, many of whom were no doubt driving while distracted in the moments leading up to the deadly accident.

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