Jul 17, 2009
Group Urges California Assemblywoman Hayashi To Protect 2003 Anti-Steering Law SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog is urging Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) to amend her proposal (AB 1200) that seeks to undo a current California law prohibiting insurance companies from push ... Continue reading
Nationwide Survey Reveals "Driving Personalities" of Seven Major US Cities
Jul 17, 2009
CONCORD, Mass.--America is a country which prides itself on its unique cultural composition, varying geography and diverse ideals. Regardless of race or creed however, one thing is certain; all Americans are affected by one universal experience, the everyday hassle of traffic and commuting. Whether itâs a frustrat ... Continue reading
Are You Covered for Road Trips to Mexico and Canada?
Jul 17, 2009
WASHINGTON--Road trips can define the summer season for many travelers, and if you are planning a trip to Mexico or Canada, there are some important insurance details GEICO would like you to know: Mexico Driving in Mexico requires an additional auto insurance policy because your U.S. auto policy is not valid in Mexico. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week - Miami Swim in Miami - VIDEO? ... YES!
Jul 17, 2009
MIAMI BEACH - July 17, 2009: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim is presented annually in Miami Beach, Florida at The Raleigh Hotel. Coinciding with the swimwear industry's largest trade show, the invitation only event provides a runway platform for designers' swimwear and resort collections with exposure to national and i ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2009
Jaguar Ranks 2nd, Improving 15 Points; While Land Rover Ranks 9th, Improving Four Points In A Study That Measures Customers' Delight With The Design, Content And Layout Of Their Vehicles MAHWAH, N.J., July 16 -- According to J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM) r ... Continue reading
U.S. Car Buyers Waiting Longer to Make Purchases
Jul 16, 2009
The percentage of Americans planning to wait more than four years before buying a new car has grown 28.1 percent since 2005, a new study shows. That may slow the recovery of sales rates stuck at 27-year lows. According to Automotive News, nearly 59 percent of recent new-vehicle buyers in an annual survey conducted by a ... Continue reading
10 Most Dangerous Foods to Eat While Driving from Insurance.com
Jul 16, 2009
Leading auto insurance agency announces list of top foods that cause car accidents and ultimately higher car insurance premiums CLEVELAND, July 16 -- Drivers who eat while driving run the risk of paying more for car insurance. It's a fact, although it's not officially one of the questions on an application for auto ins ... Continue reading
Jul 16, 2009
Scores Highest Among All Brands; Cayenne Most Appealing Midsize Premium MAV ATLANTA, July 16 -- For an unprecedented five straight years, J.D. Power and Associates has ranked Porsche the highest overall brand in its highly regarded Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study (SM). The APEAL Study, now in ... Continue reading
Pay-As-You-Drive Car Insurance in California Unveiled
Jul 16, 2009
LOS ANGELES, July 16 -- Commissioner Poizner of California's Department of Insurance has proposed revised regulations that will give insurance companies the ability to offer consumers coverage plans that are paid for by the mile. Similar to individuals who purchase prepaid minutes for their cellular phones, the consume ... Continue reading
Ford's Focus on the Customer Drives Higher Satisfaction Scores
Jul 16, 2009
Dearborn, Mich., July 16 -- According to J.D. Power and Associates, the Ford , Lincoln and Mercury brands improved in its 2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, the industry's top study measuring customer satisfaction in design, content, and vehicle performance. Results from the study show the ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports:Appeal of Newly Launched Models Improves Dramatically in 2009
Jul 16, 2009
Volkswagen Receives Four Segment-Level Awards; Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz and Nissan Receive Two Each WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 16 -- The automotive industry achieves a three-year high in appeal for new and redesigned models, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Lay ... Continue reading
DUI Deaths Down 9 Percent in California
Jul 16, 2009
State Enters Third Straight Year of Declines, Total Decrease is 21 Percent Since 2005 SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 15 -- For the third year in a row, DUI deaths declined in California. The drop was 9.1 percent, from 1,132 in 2007 to 1,029 in 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality A ... Continue reading
NY Dealer Jumps 'Cash For Clunkers' Gun
Jul 15, 2009
First Consumer To Get "Cash For Clunkers" In New York City Could Be The First In The Country To Take Advantage Of The Government Funded $4500 Rebates For Consumers Buying New, More Fuel Efficient Car NEW YORK, July 15 -- One of the first consumers to get Cash for their clunker in The United States bought a new Honda Od ... Continue reading
Cash for Clunkers-Mazda Amps Up for CARS Program
Jul 15, 2009
IRVINE, Calif., July 15 -- Mazda and its dealers are hard at work preparing for increased traffic when consumers can take advantage of the government's new Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), also known as cash for clunkers, later this month. Mazda expects incremental sales increases as a result of the new CARS incenti ... Continue reading
2009 Nissan Rogue SL AWD Review
Jul 15, 2009
We often wonder where model names come from and what they have to do with the vehicle to which they are attached. Exotic place names, wild and vicious animals, even totally nonsense, meaningless syllables and alpha-numeric monikers are used for cars and trucks. So . . . what does this small, 5-passenger, cute-ute from ... Continue reading
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