Latest Auto Headlines
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‘Bentley Bandit’ Luxury Car Thief, Wanted in 7 States, Caught
Jul 18 2011 // Authorities say a fugitive dubbed the “Bentley Bandit” because of accusations he stole luxury cars is being held without bond in a southwest Louisiana jail after wrecking a 2007 Bentley reported stolen from a...
Beware the Aggressive Truck Driver
Jul 18 2011 // Aggressive truck drivers are nearly three times more likely to have a collision than drivers who are drowsy, a recent study suggests. San Diego, Calif.-based DriveCam’s Driving Insights Series analyzed the difference...
GM to Pay Car Insurance
Jul 18 2011 // Drivers in Oregon and Washington who buy a new 2010, 2011 or 2012 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle between July 6 and September 6 will receive a one-year insurance policy from MetLife Auto & Home at no...
State Auto Drops R.I., Limits Coverage in Massachusetts
Jul 18 2011 // Ohio-based State Auto Insurance Cos. said it will cease writing coverage in Rhode Island and write only certain lines of business in Massachusetts. State Auto will continue to write business and farm insurance in...
Dad Files Suit in Pennsylvania Van Death
Jul 14 2011 // The father of a severely autistic man who died after being left alone in a hot van last year is suing a suburban Philadelphia care facility. The Philadelphia Daily News reports William Nevins filed a federal lawsuit last...
State Auto Financial Updates Estimate of Q2 Storm Impact
Jul 13 2011 // In an updated estimate of the impact of second quarter 2011 catastrophe storm activity, State Auto Financial Corp. said second quarter 2011 results will include between $155 million and $165 million in pre-tax catastrophe...
MetLife Auto Stands By GM Auto Insurance Deal
Jul 13 2011 // MetLife Auto & Home says it sees its direct marketing arrangement with General Motors to provide insurance for new car buyers as a way to increase its brand recognition, which it says should also help its independent...
Agents Question GM Free Car Insurance Deal With MetLife Auto
Jul 12 2011 // Independent insurance agents are raising concerns over a General Motors promotion that offers car buyers in the Pacific Northwest a year of free liability and damage insurance from MetLife Auto & Home. Hoping to put...
GM to Pay Insurance for Car Buyers in Washington, Oregon
Jul 7 2011 // Drivers in Oregon and Washington who buy a new 2010, 2011 or 2012 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicle between July 6 and September 6 will receive a one-year insurance policy from MetLife Auto & Home at no...
Georgia Court Holds Store Liable for Fatal Crash After Beer Sale
Jul 6 2011 // The Georgia Supreme Court has found a convenience store can be held liable for a fatal highway accident that took place after a driver purchased a 12-pack of beer. Overturning a lower court, the state’s top court...
Spriggs to Lead State Auto Government Relations Team
Jul 5 2011 // Élise Spriggs, a 20-year veteran of Ohio’s legislative and legal communities, has joined Columbus, Ohio-based State Auto Insurance Companies as director of Government Relations. Since January 2011, Spriggs had...
State Auto Drops R.I., Limits Coverage in Massachusetts
Jul 5 2011 // Ohio-based State Auto Insurance Cos. said it will cease writing coverage in Rhode Island and write only certain lines of business in Massachusetts. State Auto will continue to write business and farm Insurance in...
Connecticut Increases Motor Vehicle Fees
Jul 5 2011 // Cash-strapped Connecticut has increased a number of fees and charges at its Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Among the fees are an $8 increase — up to $72 — for renewing licenses, a $25 fee for failing to renew on...
Commercial Auto Claims on the Rise – Will Rates Come Next?
Jul 4 2011 // An increase in claims from cargo theft and freight physical damage is expected to lead to higher insurance rates in the commercial auto class, a welcome development for some insurers after years of prices going...
Motorcycle Rider Deaths Rise in Delaware
Jun 30 2011 // Delaware highway safety officials are alarmed at the increased number of motorcycle deaths and are urging riders to drive sober and wear helmets. Authorities said 10 people have been killed in motorcycle crashes this year,...
Michigan Senate Votes to Lift Motorcycle Helmet Rule for Some
Jun 30 2011 // A proposal to allow some motorcycle riders to go without a helmet has been approved by the Michigan Senate. The measure approved this week by a 24-14 vote would allow riders 21 or older to go helmetless if they have been...
Texas Takes 26.5% of ‘Roadchecked’ Commercial Vehicles Out of Service
Jun 24 2011 // During the recent 72-hour Roadcheck 2011 program, the Texas Department of Public Safety and other Texas law enforcement agencies inspected 7,993 commercial vehicles. Of the vehicles inspected, 26.5 percent were placed out...
Brooklyn Auto Body Shop Charged with Inflating Bills to Insurer
Jun 24 2011 // Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes announced has charged Borough Park autobody shop, Perfect Collision, with intentionally damaging cars brought in for repairs, so it could submit inflated bills to insurance...
3 Ohio Cities Among Those with High Car Theft Rates
Jun 22 2011 // Three places in Ohio are among the 100 U.S. cities with the worst car theft problems. A report released Tuesday by the National Insurance Crime Bureau shows Cleveland ranks 82nd, with just over 271 vehicles stolen in 2010...
Mobile Food Vendor Market Explodes as Insurance Market Evolves
Jun 21 2011 // In just about every metropolitan area nationwide hungry customers can appease their appetites by visiting the neighborhood taco truck. The traditional taco truck sells more than just tacos these days – a lot more....
