Latest Auto Headlines
All the headlines from our Auto Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Employees in Arizona City to Use Self-Driving Cars for Work Rides
Jul 9 2019 // Dozens of city employees in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Chandler will use self-driving vehicles at work in partnership with Waymo, an autonomous vehicle company. The partnership will begin this month as Chandler...
Trump Administration to Ease Rules on Truckers’ Maximum Hours on Road
Jul 3 2019 // Truck driver Lucson Francois was forced to hit the brakes just five minutes from his home in Pennsylvania. He’d reached the maximum number of hours in a day he’s allowed to be on duty. Francois couldn’t...
New Hanover Prestige Brand Targets High-Value Personal Lines Market
Jul 3 2019 // The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. has launched Hanover Prestige – a high-value personal lines market for home, auto and condominiums. Hanover Prestige offers insurance protection, high-quality care and service, along...
Consumer Group Warns of Off-Road Vehicle Fatalities as July 4 Fun Begins
Jul 2 2019 // As summer begins, and as the July 4th holiday approaches, the Consumer Federation of America is issuing an alert to off-highway vehicle riders to operate their vehicles with caution. According to data gathered by CFA from...
Official: Derailed Train Car at Canada/Michigan Border Leaked Sulfuric Acid
Jul 1 2019 // About 13,700 gallons of sulfuric acid has spilled from one of about 40 freight train cars that derailed in an international tunnel connecting Michigan and Canada. Canadian National Railway spokesman Jonathan Abecassis says...
Anxiety, Policy Limits Rising Ahead of California’s Sweeping Data Privacy Law
Jul 1 2019 // Robert L. Wallan’s clients are keeping him quite busy as they fret about the implementation next year of the nation’s most far-reaching data privacy law, which gives California consumers more control over their...
Louisiana Law Strengthens Policyholder Choice of Auto Repair Shops
Jul 1 2019 // A new law in Louisiana aims to ensure that auto insurance policyholders have the option to choose a particular motor vehicle repair shop. Under Act 317 (House Bill 411), which has been signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards,...
Auto Insurance Rates Going Down in Louisiana
Jul 1 2019 // Two more carriers are planning to lower their auto insurance rates in Louisiana, the state’s insurance department reported in June. Both Progressive Security Insurance Co. and Louisiana Farm Bureau have filed to...
Direct Auto Purchasers Show Better Carrier ‘Satisfaction’: J.D. Power
Jul 1 2019 // U.S. auto insurance consumers are quite happy about their coverage, and a growing shift to direct-to-consumer models has driven much of their good feelings. In a new report, J.D. Power says overall customer satisfaction...
Resolving Claim Disputes: Step 1…The RTFP Doctrine
Jul 1 2019 // If you have been following this 12-part series, welcome to the home stretch. In the first six articles, we’ve examined why claims are denied and how to avoid or prevent such denials, concluding with an introduction...
Company in Fatal Biker Crash in New Hampshire Has History of Violations
Jun 28 2019 // The company that employed a Ukrainian-born truck driver whose collision with motorcyclists in New Hampshire left seven dead has a history of violations including mechanical problems and drug-related infractions. Volodymyr...
Scooter Riders Advised to Avoid Insurance Pothole
Jun 28 2019 // We’ve all seen reports about head injuries, traffic accidents and even deaths that electric scooter riders have suffered as the popular new mobility option has pushed onto the streets in more than 100 cities...
Official Says Driver in New Hampshire Motorcycle Wreck Should’ve Lost License
Jun 27 2019 // The head of the Massachusetts motor vehicle division has resigned for failing to terminate the commercial driving license of man whose collision with a group of motorcyclists in New Hampshire left seven dead. Volodymyr...
What Passed, What Didn’t: New Florida Laws Taking Effect July 1
Jun 27 2019 // The Florida Legislature looked at and passed many pieces of legislation in the 2019 session that will impact the insurance industry. The following are summaries of what passed — and what didn’t. What Passed HB 7065...
Former Washington Agent Pleads Guilty to Writing Fake Auto Policies
Jun 26 2019 // Lilibeth Brulotte, a former Washington insurance agent, pleaded guilty in Pierce County Superior Court to third-degree theft in connection with writing fake auto insurance policies. Brulotte’s sentence was deferred...
Insurance King Joins Josh Bilicki for Double Duty at Chicagoland Speedway
Jun 26 2019 // Sugar Hill, GA, June 26, 2019 – Insurance King joins Josh Bilicki for double duty at Chicagoland Speedway. Josh Bilicki will compete in the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series race and the NASCAR Xfinity Series race in...
Porsche Auto Maker Offers Mileage-Based Auto Insurance in 2 States
Jun 26 2019 // Owners of Porsche autos now have their own Porsche auto insurance. The mileage- based coverage is available to all Porsche owners with vehicles 1981 and newer that are garaged in Illinois and Oregon. The company said it...
Four California Men Involved Alleged Organized Auto Insurance Fraud Ring
Jun 25 2019 // Detectives from the California Department of Insurance have arrested Ameer Almassou, Bariq Aleyada, and Ziad Jaber Jaber for allegedly stealing more than $22,000 from auto insurers by filing fraudulent insurance claims....
New Louisiana Law Aims to Protect Policyholder Choice of Auto Repair Shop
Jun 21 2019 // A new law in Louisiana aims to ensure that auto insurance policyholders have the option to choose a particular motor vehicle repair shop. Under Act 317 (House Bill 411), which has been signed by Gov. Jon Bel Edwards,...
North Carolina Insurance Fraud Round-Up: May
Jun 21 2019 // The North Carolina Department of Insurance announced multiple fraud enforcement actions during the month of May 2019. Insurance fraud costs American consumers approximately $80 billion a year. According to North Carolina...
