Gas prices across the United States are hovering near 2008 highs of nearly $4 per gallon, and pain at the pump has prompted many Americans to rethink their auto choices. Some are purchasing new fuel-efficient vehicles, while others are turning to carpooling and public transportation to save money on gas. However, some are also turning [...]
Turbocharging becomes popular way to boost fuel economy
posted by Erin Bullen on May 5th, 2012 under Auto Insurance Analyst
Connected Cars: The End of Gridlock?
posted by Erin Bullen on April 11th, 2012 under Auto Insurance Analyst
Will this be a thing of the past? Cars are becoming more and more connected every day. GPS screens are becoming standard. Some cars have built-in wireless hotspots. Onboard computers monitor your car’s functioning and make you and the dealer aware of possible problems before they happen. But what about other uses of that connectivity? [...]
Mercedes Go Hybrid
posted by Erin Bullen on April 4th, 2012 under Auto Insurance Analyst
Mercedes-Benz has launched their first ever diesel-electric car, the E300 BlueTec Hybrid. It’s the first of two hybrid powered E-class Merc’s in the pipeline. This represents a great step for one of the biggest and best manufacturers in the world and, of course, displays an intent to focus on further reducing emissions. How does it [...]
Suspicious auto insurance claims up 24 percent from 2008
posted by Erin Bullen on March 30th, 2012 under Auto Insurance Analyst
The National Insurance Crime Bureau has released its questionable claims report for 2010 and the results show a 24 percent increase in the number of suspicious claims that auto insurance companies received, in comparison with 2008 statistics. Member insurance companies reported 91,797 insurance fraud cases, up from 84,407 in 2009 and 74,146 in 2008. The [...]
The Three Types of Cars That Can Cut Your Car Insurance Rates
posted by Erin Bullen on March 6th, 2012 under Auto Insurance Analyst
by Dan Seitz Minivan Highway #3) Pick-up trucks The one thing increasing premiums? Workhorses tended to be worked pretty hard, so pick-ups need a bit more maintenance than other types. #2) SUVs #1) Minivans But secondly, minivans are people movers. You don’t buy a minivan to impress people, you buy it to haul the kids [...]
Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing
posted by Erin Bullen on February 26th, 2012 under Auto Insurance Analyst
The Formula 1 season is fast approaching and, provided you follow us on Twitter, you’ll be fully aware that I’m quite F1 obsessed. It was my childhood dream, like many people I’m sure, to become an F1 driver, however the closest I get to such feats is a casual bit of go-karting. Pre-Season The pre-season [...]