"around-the-auto-world" Articles & Blogs:
Obama Administration Takes Tough Tone on GM, Chrysler
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President Obama insists his administration’s plans will help insure auto industry’s futureAmerican Auto Industry | Today 1:55 pm
Barack Obama refuses to sit by and let the American auto industry squander its bailouts.
As Chrysler and Gen...[Read on] |
Moving and Your Auto Insurance
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Moving to a new place is both an exciting and stressful time. There's packing, the move, and so many other details to handle that letting your insurance company know about your new address probably isn't high on your list. But where you live can impact ...[Read on] |
Women Everywhere Read This: Top Auto Accident Statistics
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According to Online Lawyer Source, vehicular accidents pose a serious threat to the public and auto accident statistics are the leading cause of death for people under the age of 34. Leading cause? This is something serious to consider. For all the moms ...[Read on] |
You can’t avoid paying for car insurance, but you can avoid paying too much
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Unless you want to take the bus, you need car insurance. If you’re going to drive, it’s the law in all 50 states. But you can avoid paying too much for it. Here are three ways you can help keep your rate low when it comes time to renew your auto...[Read on] |
Checklist for selecting the right auto repair shop
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Do you feel your car is in good hands when it needs repairs or maintenance? Do you feel comfortable with the diagnoses offered to you by your technician? Do you trust that your repairs are completed safely and thoroughly? The Car Care Council recommends ...[Read on] |
Spotlight on Adrienne Billiau: Young woman changing the auto industry
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Purse? Check. Lipstick? Check. Job at GM? Yup.
Say hello to Adrienne Billiau, a young woman changing the auto industry forever. Fresh out of college, she is working in the Battery Systems Lab as a VOLTec Test Engineer at General Motors. That’s right: G...[Read on] |
Tickets: Don't be a Prisoner to High Auto Insurance Rates
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When shopping for car insurance, one of the first things you'll be asked is: "Have you had any moving violations (tickets) in the last three years?" If the answer is "yes," don't worry, you're not alone. You have something in common with millions of d...[Read on] |
Tickets: Don't be a prisoner to high auto insurance rates
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When shopping for car insurance, one of the first things you'll be asked is: "Have you had any moving violations (tickets) in the last three years?" If the answer is "yes," don't worry, you're not alone. You have something in common with millions of d...[Read on] |
2010 Green Car of the Year to be awarded at Los Angeles Auto Show
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Now in its fifth year, the Green Car of the Year(R) award honors environmental leadership in the automobile field and recognizes vehicles that are readily available to consumers during the award year. The prestigious award will be announced on Thursday, ...[Read on] |
Danica Patrick Makes NASCAR Racing Debut in GoDaddy #7 Chevy
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Danica Patrick, the Indy Racing League's most talked about driver will be making her official NASCAR racing debut in just a few weeks driving the #7 Chevy as a driver for Dale Earnhardt Junior's JR Motorsports Nationwide team (aka JRM) sponsored by GoDad...[Read on] |
The Buy vs. Lease Debate - What do you need to know?
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Differences Between Buying and LeasingThe main difference between buying and leasing an automobile is when you buy an auto, you own it and get to keep the vehicle once the contract is fulfilled. When you lease an automobile, you are borrowing the vehicl...[Read on] |
Keep your car insurance premium under control
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Car insurance premiums can be unruly. And unless you keep your premium under control it can take over your budget in no time at all. Pretty soon, you’re paying hundreds of dollars a year more than you should be for car insurance, and there’s no m...[Read on] |
Tips for parents to save money on car insurance for teen drivers
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A mix of pride and fear is
what most parents feel when their teen begins to drive. During this important time,
parents and teens need to address a number of auto insurance and safe driving issues.
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The cost of auto insurance
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Top 10 tips for senior drivers
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As the baby
boomers head en masse into their senior years, they have more options than ever
to help them stay on the road longer and safer. It's not just about protecting
drivers, either: Other drivers and pedestrians are also at risk. Auto insurance pr...[Read on] |
From Dreaming to Driving -- How To Get Started in Racing
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So, all your life you've dreamed of being a racecar driver, and now you think it's time to get behind the wheel. But where do you start? Well, unless your name is Earnhardt, Unser, or Andretti, you're going to need to roll up your sleeves, do your hom...[Read on] |
Addressing Post-Bankruptcy Car Warranty Worries
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Many drivers of Chrysler and General Motors vehicles may be wondering about their recourse if they require warranty work, or if their car exhibits defects that may qualify it as a "lemon."
There's plenty of good news here, but also some bad.
For insta...[Read on] |
Distracted Driving: Put Down the iPod
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By now we all know that talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving is dangerous. But what about other things that distract us from driving safely?
Are You Guilty of Distracted Driving?
Yes, we all are. Remember all those “Red Asphalt” movies w...[Read on] |
Don't get caught out in the cold with a dead car battery!
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When the temperatures dip below 0-degrees F, my auto repair shop receives early morning phone calls crying for 'help' because of cars not starting. Here are some illuminating statistics by the Battery Council International that explain why so many car bat...[Read on] |
Bark Buckle Up sends 2010 Chicago Auto Show to the dogs
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Attendees to the Chicago Auto Show were treated to a woof-errific time when Bark Buckle UP -- the recognized leader and experts for pet travel safety -- awarded the Pet Safe Choice Awards at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show.This year, Bark Buckle UP founder Pe...[Read on] |
Car insurance claim tips
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We've all been there—pulled off on the side of the road, staring at the back bumper with the huge, fresh dent, wondering who's at fault (them, of course) and if the car insurance company will honor your claim. Filing a car insurance claim doesn't have t...[Read on] |
Ask Patty Female Friendly Blog Carnival: August 12, 2009
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There's so much happening in the automotive world, whether it's exciting reports about automotive safety, fun car news, or information about our Certified Female Friendly dealers and retailers, we've got something here for everyone. Have you got female fr...[Read on] |
AskPatty joins with Bark Buckle UP Pet Vehicle Safety Awards
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Millions of Americans love their pets, and many drivers love to bring their pets along for the ride. Bark Buckle UP (www.BarkBuckleUp.com) is dedicated to pet travel safety, and as the leader in pet safety education travels the country to work closely wi...[Read on] |
Cavalli dresses Shakira for the World Cup
| Team jerseys will be the most popular fashion choice in South Africa over the next few weeks. Unless you're Shakira. During her opening ceremony performance at the FIFA World Cup on June 10th, the Latin beauty will be wearing an exclusive look from high-e...[Read on] |
How does your insurance company value your totalled vehicle?
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By Adam Piper, FCC Collision Centers Have you ever wondered how the insurance company decides whether to repair your vehicle or just write it off as a total loss? Here at FCC Collision Centers, we see a broad variety of damaged vehicles, and often ...[Read on] |
Coskata powers vehicles with fuel made from trash
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With gas prices continually in flux, interest in domestically produced bio-fuels like ethanol (E85) is on the rise. These flex fuels have been gaining popularity not only for their lower cost, but also their lessened impact on the environment. Flex Fuel ...[Read on] |
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