News By Topic: Insurance News

MOST STOLEN VEHICLES CHEVROLET AND FORD FULL SIZE PICK-UPS

Jul 19, 2022

DES PLAINES, Ill., July 19, 2022 -- For the second year in a row, Chevrolet and Ford full size pick-ups took the top two spots in the National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) annual Hot Wheels vehicle theft report, and the GMC full size pick-up made the top 10 list. Of the nearly 1 million total vehicles reported stole ... Continue reading

NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE AND TRAILER RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary July 18, 2022

Jul 18, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up July 10 - July 16, 2022

Jul 17, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets" ... Continue reading

A Guide to Driving in California for the First Time

Jul 14, 2022

Whether you are visiting a friend in Oakland or attending a conference in San Francisco, you will need to be prepared for a road trip to the Golden State. While driving in California is no different from driving in any other state, you need to consider unique traffic rules and ordinances. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) July 11, 2022

Jul 11, 2022

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

TikTok's Top Motors: These are the cars racking up over 10 million views on TikTok

Jul 6, 2022

*The 10 most popular car models on TikTok* Rank Model TikTok views 1 Ford Maverick 10.9bn 2 Ford Mustang 10.7bn 3 Toyota Supra 9.4bn 4 Nissan GT-R 8.4bn 5 Honda Civic 4.1bn 5 Chevrolet Camaro 4.1bn 7 Range Rover 3.4bn 8 Subaru WRX 2.1bn 8 Volkswagen Passat 2.1bn 10 Lamborghini Huracan 2.0bn The most viewed car on TikTo ... Continue reading

EV Motoring: Hyundai's IONIQ 5 Electric SUV Receives 2022 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+

Jun 30, 2022

Hyundai’s all-new 2022 IONIC 5 (built after December 2021) has received an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+) designation. The significant achievement now gives Hyundai a total of nine 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+) and TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP)-rated vehicles in its lineup, ... Continue reading

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Earns Highest IIHS Safety Award +VIDEO

Jun 30, 2022

The all-new 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, an electric small SUV, earns a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. To earn either of the Institute’s two awards in 2022, vehicles must earn good ratings in six IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overlap front, passeng ... Continue reading

Keeping Up Hot Auto Topics From CAR(la) Center For Automotive Research - June 24, 2022

Jun 28, 2022

Traverse City MI June 24, 2022; Electric vehicle affordability and incentives were a hot topic this week as inflation continues to affect the cost of EVs, among other things. There were also some interesting studies from IIHS and NHTSA related to driver-assistance features in vehicles. ... Continue reading

NHTSA CAR, TRUCK, RV, BUS, MOTORCYCLE RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary June 27, 2022

Jun 27, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up June 12-18, 2022

Jun 19, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

A New App from Carrot Rewards Safe Drivers With Cash Incentives

Jun 8, 2022

South Korea's leading InsurTech Carrot announced the release of new mobile application with Carrot Members Auto embedded, a service that financially incentivizes the citizens for safe driving behavior. The completely rebuilt and redesigned app makes it highly engaging and fun for users to stay connected and more freque ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 29-June 5, 2022

Jun 5, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - Official Weekly Summary May 31, 2022

May 31, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

2021-22 CX-9 Achieves "Good" Score and Highest Rating in New, Tougher IIHS Side Impact Test

May 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2022 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced today that the Mazda CX-9 earned its top ... Continue reading