Agents in Massachusetts are so dead set against allowing insurers to use consumers' credit histories in setting auto premiums that they are taking two separate paths toward outlawing it.
More American consumers than ever are bypassing agents and buying auto insurance straight from insurers, prompting several big-name carriers to focus on a more direct approach to selling policies.
More American consumers than ever are bypassing agents and buying auto insurance straight from insurers, prompting several big-name carriers to focus on a more direct approach to selling policies.
Some engines hum. Some whine. Others roar. But Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines rumble. Harleys produce a low, deep-throated, somewhat syncopated vibration many aficionados describe as "potato-potato-potato-potato." The sound is so distinctive - and so closely associated with the brand - that Harley-Davidson once sought to have it trademarked. (The company ultimately withdrew the application.)
If you look at two sets of data often used to track pricing trends for auto insurance in America over time, you would see that the price of insuring a car in the United States dropped by a total of 6.75 percent between 2004 and 2008, and it also rose by a total of 3.4 percent during the same period.
If you look at two sets of data often used to track pricing trends for auto insurance in America over time, you would see that the price of insuring a car in the United States dropped by a total of 6.75 percent between 2004 and 2008, and it also rose by a total of 3.4 percent during the same period.
When you know it's time for a new vehicle, the sheer variety of cars on the market can make the choice seem a little overwhelming. But if you take a well-considered approach to car buying, it can be a fun experience, and you'll end up with a vehicle that you'll love for years to come.
To upgrade, or not to upgrade - that is the question, and it's one you've probably made or will make regarding your car several times in your life.
You've been dreaming about swinging a leg over the seat of a bike for a long time - hearing the purr of the motor as you turn the key, feeling the warm sun on your back as you slowly cruise down the road and enjoying a very up-close and personal experience with the outdoors.
You've been dreaming about swinging a leg over the seat of a bike for a long time - hearing the purr of the motor as you turn the key, feeling the warm sun on your back as you slowly cruise down the road and enjoying a very up-close and personal experience with the outdoors.
With all the political and natural turmoil currently happening all over the world, oil prices - and their probable increase - are again making headlines. Across the country, gas prices have made a significant jump, causing frustration for drivers who are already on tight budgets.
Taxes are on nearly everyone's mind at this time of year. Even if you've already filed and paid what you owe or received your refund, you're probably still thinking about ways you could have changed your income, donations or even your filing status to garner a better outcome.
You're driving along enjoying winter's thaw, and out of nowhere a pothole seemingly attacks your car. Winter weather's freezing cycles can take a toll on asphalt, and potholes are the result. This can cause bumpy spring driving for even the most cautious drivers. This pothole season follow some insider tips so you can keep your tires in great shape and enjoy smooth sailing down the roads.
Accidents can happen when you least expect them - even minor fender-benders can cause a lot of anxiety - so it's important to know the correct steps to take.
If the world were a perfect place, rush hour traffic reports in large cities would be non- existent. All drivers would follow the rules of the road and crashes would never happen. And the only car maintenance anyone would need to get would be to keep the oil changed and the tires rotated.