News By Topic: Insurance News

IIHS: Rear-seat Passenger Protection Hasn't Kept Pace With Front Protection Technology

Apr 25, 2019

IIHS: 2019 BMW X5 Earns Highest Safety Award +VIDEO

Apr 22, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va. April 22,2019; The 2019 BMW X5, a midsize luxury SUV, earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick+ award when equipped with specific headlights. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO LIVE FROM NYC, Saturday April 20. 2019; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM

Apr 20, 2019

Auto Lab Talk Radio on New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 Is Streamed Worldwide On TheAutoChannel.Com, Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert ... Continue reading

NHTSA Safety Recalls Announced April 15, 2019: Ford; Mazda; Acura; Kenworth; Entegra, JAYCO, Thomas Bus; LDV; Darley; Western Star; Highland Ridge

Apr 15, 2019

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Ford; Mazda; Acura; Kenworth; Entegra, JAYCO, Thomas Bus; LDV; Darley; Western Star; Highland Ridge 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 spe ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Featuring "Don't Miss" Car and Truck News Made April 7-13, 2019

Apr 14, 2019

New Corvette; NY Auto Show; CAFE California Vs Our President; Who Needs A Green Fleet? FCA Buys 100 Million Euro Emission Credits From Tesla; Gas Prices Climb; Higher Speed Killing; Self-Driving Over Promised; EV Tax Credit Shorting Out; Jeep Gladiator Moabing; F-150 Recall Redux; Chinese EV's; GM Negotiating For Elect ... Continue reading

Before You Buy Car Insurance "Research" Don't Be A Putz

Apr 9, 2019

LOS ANGELES April 03, 2019 There are many insurance carriers that can offer better insurance deals. Although there are many policyholders that can be tempted to accept these better offers, in some cases they will have to pay more if they decide to switch their insurance providers. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Featuring "Don't Miss" Car and Truck News Made March 31-April 6, 2019

Apr 7, 2019

This Weeks Can't Miss Automotive Stories: New Vehicle Sales Scoreboard; Takata Still Killing; Hyundai and Kia Fire Investigation; GM EV US Tax Break Halfed; Autonomous Vehicle News; Profitable Traffic Tickets; Ghosn Re Re Re Re Arrested (心室無収縮); German Car Co's Charges; Tariffs; Tesla Troubles (yet again); FC ... Continue reading

Vezo 360, the World's Smartest Dashcam, Keeps You Awake at the Wheel

Apr 3, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2019 -- With more than 330,000 accidents caused by drowsy driving every year in the US alone, a Korea-based tech startup has launched a smart 360-degree dashcam that keeps you awake better than having a pot of espresso in the car. ArVizon's Vezo 360 has internal AI machine learning that can dete ... Continue reading

Ethanol Group Comes Clean on E15 Problems and Complaints +VIDEO

Apr 1, 2019

Sometimes you just have to suck it up and acknowledge the truth. Well, the other shoe has finally dropped. ... Continue reading

IIHS Cars For Teens - Updated Recommendations +VIDEO

Mar 31, 2019

IIHS tightens criteria for recommended used vehicles for teens ARLINGTON, Va. — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is applying more stringent criteria to its list of recommended used vehicles for teens, as recent safety improvements have percolated down to lower-cost used cars, SUVs, minivans and pickups. ... Continue reading

EPA's E15 Hearing Features Outdated Lies and Over-Exaggerated Anti-Ethanol Claims +VIDEO

Mar 29, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency held a public hearing in Ypsilanti, Michigan this morning regarding the plan to allow E15 to be sold year-round in service stations across America. ... Continue reading

2019 Audi Q8 Earns 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA

Mar 29, 2019

The 2019 Audi Q8 was awarded a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating – the highest possible overall rating – from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To achieve a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating, the Q8 was tested under NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. The overall score is based on frontal and side ... Continue reading

Genesis Introduces Spectrum All-Inclusive Vehicle Leasing Program

Mar 26, 2019

Genesis Spectrum, available through its affiliate, Genesis Finance, will be available in select markets on new, 2019 G70, G80 and G90 sedans, and includes auto insurance as part of the monthly payment. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Digest; Week Ending March 23, 2019

Mar 24, 2019

* Gas Prices Rising; OPEC Weakening?; Ford Autonomous; GM Electrifying; Fisker Fibbing?; Norway EV Only; Tesla Troubles; IIHS Pickup Crash Scorecard; FCA Peugeot? Ghosn; Maybach SUV; Porsche Ship Sinks; Lambo Daytona; Bush Deadheating With Richard; McCluggage McPherson Scholarship ... Continue reading

Deadly Benzene Threatens Houston - Thank Big Oil

Mar 23, 2019

Last Sunday, March 17, 2019; a fire broke out at a chemical storage facility in Deer Park, Texas, less than 20 miles southeast of Houston. The facility owned by Intercontinental Terminals is a bulk liquid storage terminal that provides services to the petrochemical industry (the petroleum oil industry). The fire reigni ... Continue reading