News & Car Talk

$216 Million Proposed for New Vehicle Technology Research
September 8, 2009, 10:02 am

A new bill proposed by Representative Gary Peters, Democrat from Michigan, could potentially provide an additional $216 million for new automotive technologies. The legislation is set for review by the full U.S. House of Representatives later this month, and would increase the $334 million already proposed by the Obama administration for research and development of new vehicles to a total of $550 million. The funding would be made available during the 2010 fiscal year. The original $334 million request for funding has already passed committee review in the House of Representatives.

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Introducing the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics
September 2, 2009, 2:13 am
BMW’s newest concept car, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, combines the environmental advantages of a hybrid car with the high performance of a sports car. Sleekly futuristic in design, the Vision EfficientDynamics also boasts photosensitive glass that darkens in response to bright light or glare, allowing better visibility and improving driver safety. The use of lightweight materials and the vehicle’s streamlined silhouette allow high fuel efficiency, while Kevlar framed seats provide passenger safety in the event of a collision.

Cash for Clunkers: Facts and Figures
August 27, 2009, 9:06 am
The CARS program, informally known as “Cash for Clunkers”, ended Monday, August 24th, 2009. Originally slated to cost $1 billion, Congress increased the total funds available to $3 billion due to overwhelming consumer response. The White House stated that nearly all funds had been exhausted by the end of the program, with rebate requests totaling $2.877 billion.

Touted as a success by environmentalists and economists, the “Cash for Clunkers” program removed 690,114 older vehicles with poor gas mileage from the roads, replacing them with newer fuel-efficient cars. The beneficial effects of this government program have been obvious in the automotive industry, with both General M...Read Article

Cash for Clunkers Ends Monday
August 23, 2009, 8:29 pm

The highly successful “Cash for Clunkers” program will end Monday, according to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Part of the overall stimulus package, this program offered up to $4500 in rebates to car buyers who traded in certain ol...Read Article

Your 230 MPG Chevy Volt: Get Insurance Rates
August 17, 2009, 10:14 am

From the successful Cash for Clunkers program to an increased interest in fuel economy in general, the new Chevy Volt has generated a great deal of buzz, thanks in part to the publicity garnered through their viral marketing campaign boasting the Chevy Volts incredible fuel efficiency of 230 mpg. Let us take a closer look at what makes the Chevy Volt desirable, how it managed to achieve a 230 mpg rating, as well as some options on where you can find some great car insurance rates for your new Volt.Read Article

Car Insurance Articles

All you need to know about insurance at AutoCareInsurance.com
August 31, 2009, 6:23 am
If you are in the market for auto insurance, you should take a look at AutoCareInsurance.com. Unlike some other auto insurance websites, AutoCareInsurance.com provides information on full coverage insurance as well as liability only. Their auto insurance rate quote tool is easy to use and intuitively designed. Simply type in your zip code and a list of the insurance companies in your area is displaye...Read Article

New York Residents Go Online to Save on Car Insurance
June 5, 2009, 8:27 pm
New York Residents with a home computer or library card are reducing their points and insurance premiums. That's right; New York residents are going online and saving on their car insurance!

Most importantly, not only can New Yorker's lower their points by four, residents can also save 10 percent on their liability and collision premiums by participating in "The Point and Insurance Reduction Program" through the New Y...Read Article

Saving Money on Your Auto Insurance
April 29, 2009, 6:00 pm
During these difficult economic times, you are likely looking for ways to save money in any way you can. If so, you will be glad to know that there are several things you can do to help reduce your auto insurance costs and potentially save yourself hundreds of dollars each year. Here's a look at just a few.

Reduce Your Driving

Most auto insurance companies will provide you with a discount if you drive less than 7,500 miles per year. So, drive less...Read Article

Getting the Insurance You Need for Overseas Travel
April 29, 2009, 5:00 pm

With summer quickly approaching, you might be setting your sites on doing a little traveling. If you are one of the lucky few who can still afford to travel overseas during these difficult economic times, you will want to be certain to...Read Article

The Effects of Major Life Events on Auto Insurance Costs
April 29, 2009, 2:00 pm
Did you know that major events in your life can have a significant impact on your auto insurance rates? Although many people don't realize it, major life events such as getting married, getting divorced and retiring can all impact the rates you can expect to pay. Therefore, if you experience one of these life events, you should contact your insurance company in order to have your policy reevaluated. This way, you can be certain not to pay more than you have to or to get in trouble for failure...Read Article