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13 September 2000
Only on progressive.com: See the Crashes, Hear the Crunching and Decide for Yourself PROGRESSIVE LOGO Progressive logo. (PRNewsFoto)[PM] CLEVELAND, OH USA 06/29/2000
Insurer's Web Site Exclusive, Authorized Host of IIHS Crash Test Results Video
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Sept. 13 Progressive.com today
became the first authorized Web site to provide Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety (IIHS) crash-test video. Full-motion video of the latest tests
feature the low-speed crash tests the Institute conducted on the Mitsubishi
Montero, Isuzu Trooper, Isuzu Rodeo, BMW X5 and Nissan Xterra. This footage
isn't available on any other Web site. Progressive.com will also feature the
full results and analysis of the crash tests.
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"Understanding how vehicles react in walking-speed crashes is important
for consumers," said Alan Bauer, Internet business leader, Progressive. "These
crashes will cost consumers money in the form of deductible payments and in
time in getting the vehicle repaired. The worse the vehicle performs, the more
it will cost you in time and money."
Bauer said, "Adding the crash information to progressive.com lets you
compare crash test results and auto insurance rates on those vehicles in one
place. And, it makes progressive.com the only place where you can do both."
Progressive.com leads the insurance industry in consumer-friendly
innovations. It was the first auto insurance Web site, the first to offer
online auto insurance quoting and comparison rates, first to offer
instantaneous online purchase of an auto, motorcycle and boat insurance policy
and first to offer after-the-sale service.
The IIHS' five-mph crash tests were conducted to assess how well the
bumpers resist costly damage in the kinds of impacts that frequently occur in
commuter traffic and parking lots. In a series of four front and rear tests
at five mph, the worst performer overall was the 2000 model Isuzu Trooper with
more than $11,000 in damage in the four crash tests. "We are delighted to see
Progressive use our video and results on its Web site. The more access
insurance consumers get to these kinds of results, the more pressure there
will be on automakers to improve their designs," said Brian O'Neill, IIHS
president.
Collectively, this group of SUVs sustained an average of more than $6,500
in damages as a result of the four crash tests, which include front- and rear-
into-flat-barrier, front-into-angle-barrier, and rear-into-pole. IIHS has
been conducting crash tests since 1969 with the simple goal of getting
manufacturers to make better bumpers.
In addition to the results of the most recent IIHS crash tests, consumers
who visit progressive.com can also find an agent in their neighborhood, get a
Progressive quote and the rates from up to three other leading auto insurance
companies, get a quote on motorcycle, boat and RV insurance and purchase an
auto, motorcycle and boat policy instantaneously online. A repair facility-
locator service, driving-related surveys and vehicle recall information are
also features at the site.
Progressive.com was named the top insurance carrier Web site on the Summer
2000 Insurance Carrier Scorecard(TM) from Gomez(TM), a leading e-commerce
authority. Gomez also named progressive.com the best site for auto insurance
buyers, citing "truly superior quote and online policy management features."
Progressive , headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio, is one
of the nation's largest personal auto insurers. In business since 1937, the
company provides all drivers with competitive rates and 24-hour, in-person
services. The company sells its products over the phone at 1-800-AUTO-PRO(R),
on the Internet at progressive.com and through more than 30,000 independent
agencies throughout the U.S. More information about Progressive can be found
at progressive.com.