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