News By Topic: Insurance News

Lexus Can Change Your Mind About Texting and Driving in 4.6 Seconds +VIDEO

Apr 6, 2021

Most drivers believe that texting and driving creates only a momentary distraction. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recall Summary April 6, 2021 (Official)

Apr 5, 2021

Recalled Manufacturer - Chevrolet, GMC, Porsche, BMW, Ford, Genesis, Honda, Acura, RV's, Big Rigs, 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 spec ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap Up - March 29-April 3, 2021

Apr 4, 2021

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 digest news nugget ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL FIRE RISK - DO NOT DRIVE - 2020-21 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express Park Outside

Mar 31, 2021

Owners of select GM and Chevrolet vehicles listed below should park their vehicles outside and away from homes, structures, and other flammable materials such as vegetation, until their vehicles have been repaired, due to a new recall for the risk of fire. Positive battery cable short circuit GM issued a safety recall ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap Up - March 21-27 2021

Mar 28, 2021

* California Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein urged President Biden to set a date for phasing out sales of internal combustion vehicles nationwide. California last fall said it wants sales of new ICE vehicles to end by 2035. ... Continue reading

Advanced DIY Car Repairs

Mar 24, 2021

Due to the rising cost of car repairs and the ease of access to information, the number of car owners who perform DIY repairs has steadily increased throughout the past few years. While learning the ins and outs of your vehicle is never a bad thing, the difficult truth is that this also exposes car owners to a lot of r ... Continue reading

NHSA Recall Summary March 22, 2021

Mar 22, 2021

RECALLS: Audi, BMW, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Genesis, Nissan, RAM, Porsche, Jaguar, KIA, Hyundai, 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 specif ... Continue reading

Recovered Evidence Suggests Tiger Woods Auto Accident Was A "SOAP DISH" Moment

Mar 21, 2021

Was It A Cry For Help? ... Continue reading

Nutson's Digest Of Top Auto News - Week Of March 7-13, 2021

Mar 14, 2021

See this past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy to digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Has Seven 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK Awards

Feb 25, 2021

Hyundai offers 7 TOP SAFETY PICK/TOP SAFETY PICK+ models in the U.S. when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights Two Hyundai SUVs have TSP+ ratings ... Continue reading

Every 2021 Mazda Vehicle Tested Earns 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ AWARD

Feb 25, 2021

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced the winners of its highest award in safety, the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+. All tested Mazda vehicles made the list for the second year in a row. ... Continue reading

Six 2021 Honda Models Earn IIHS Top Safety Ratings Awards

Feb 25, 2021

2021 Accord, Insight and Odyssey earn the pinnacle TSP+ award; CR-V and two Civic models earn TSP when equipped with specific headlights Honda Sensing® Collision Mitigation Braking System™ gets SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention and is standard equipment on all six models All fully tested Honda vehicles al ... Continue reading

Subaru Earns Nine IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards For 2021 Model Lineup

Feb 25, 2021

IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Awards for 2021 Model Lineup Subaru of America, Inc. announced that its 2021 vehicle lineup offers five TOP SAFETY PICK+ and four TOP SAFETY PICK awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). With a total of nine IIHS awards, Subaru is tied for the most awards earned by an individu ... Continue reading

IIHS: Women Have Greater Injury Risks In Crashes Than Men Do

Feb 24, 2021

IIHS study shows that today’s crash testing programs have helped women as much as men,” says Jessica Jermakian, IIHS vice president of vehicle research and one of the study’s authors. ... Continue reading

Complete List Of 2021 IIHS Safety Award Winners +VIDEO

Feb 24, 2021

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is recognizing 49 models for providing the highest level of safety — more than double the number that earned the Top Safety Pick+ award last year. Another 41 vehicles earn Top Safety Pick (without the plus), bringing the total number of 2021 award winners to 90, compared wit ... Continue reading