15 things you didn't know your home and car insurance policies cover

Excitement Over Electric Cars Stalls Out

People seem indifferent to electric cars right now, and that won't change until more of them hit showrooms or there's a big spike in gas prices.

Feds probe whether cars of Hispanics were targeted for towing in scandal-ridden LA suburb

Officials in a scandal-ridden Los Angeles suburb say they are cooperating with a federal investigation into whether police violated the civil rights of Hispanics by targeting their cars for towi...

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UP trains collide, stack up cars between Kearney and Gibbon

KEARNEY - Authorities believe rail cars from one train jumped the track and slammed into a train rolling in the opposite direction Wednesday night, causing 58 coal-laden and empty train cars to derail east of Kearney.

Group 1 Automotive to Present at Goldman Sachs' Global Retailing Conference

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - September 10, 2010) - Group 1 Automotive, Inc. ( NYSE : GPI ), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that senior management will present at the Goldman Sachs' Seventeenth Annual Global Retailing Conference on Sept. 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis Times Square hotel in New York City. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:15 p.m. ET.

Police: Cars set on fire in WCU parking lot (video)

WEST CHESTER — A fire early Thursday morning destroyed three cars in F Lot, a West Chester University-owned parking facility that borders the north campus of the university, officials said.

3D for automotive on show at Electronica

At Electronica 2010 Toshiba Electronics Europe will be showcasing a selection of advanced semiconductor solutions for automotive applications and presenting a paper on new microcontroller technologies for automotive safety systems, with a range of 'Capricorn' SoCs on display.

'Beautiful cars' to be displayed in Gypsum, Vail

==== ===== VAIL - About a year ago, Don Welch started something called "cars and coffee." It's an informal gathering of local folks he fondly calls "gearheads." They meet on Sunday mornings, usually at Smiling Moose Deli in Edwards, and talk cars. Last fall, the group got special permission from the town of Vail to meet near the Starbucks in Vail Village. "Cars came out of the woodwork," group ...

Liaoning SG Automotive shares rise as they expand into the new energy vehicle sector

Liaoning SG Automotive Group Co., Ltd, a Dandong, China-based large modern international automobile manufacturer, recently rose to 22 yuan (approx. 3.2) per share, up nearly 100 percent from a month ago, after the company signed a letter of intent with CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Institute, a Hunan province-based high-tech enterprise group mainly engaged in the research, development ...

Free VIN etching to be offered on campus

By: Melvin Okoli Students could save on car insurance The event will take place from 10 a.m. and ndash; 2 p.m. Sept. 10 in parking lot A next to the police station. ...

More buyers shifting to used cars

Edmunds.com said page views for used cars outpaced those for new cars by an average of 36% since the recession started, while new-car views usually dominated pre-recession. Actual sales of used cars haven't overwhelmingly outpaced new-car sales, but the difference translates to several hundred thousand new cars going unsold. Luxury car trade-ins for the Ford Taurus have jumped to 13% from 4.6%.

TRW Automotive Says Current Holders To Sell 7.5 Million Shares

Chrysler awards franchise to Garber Automotive Group

The Garber Automotive Group says it has been awarded a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Ram Truck franchise in the Saginaw.

Despite many auto thefts here, car insurance costs less

Despite an increase in auto thefts in the Spokane area last year, auto insurance companies say drivers here most likely won't notice a difference in their premiums.

Automotive Plant In Lebanon, Virginia To Close

International Automotive Components Groups says 113 people will be impacted by the closing.

Classic cars on parade Sunday

There are more than 25 cars getting their final coats of polish and care as they prepare for the 3rd Annual Cohasset Classic Car Concours as part of Cohasset Day 2010, and the field of “beauties” is still growing.

Cross Country Automotive Services Advocates Benefits of Real-Time Claims Adjustment for Insurers, Automakers

When Dave Ferrick took the helm of Cross Country Automotive Services' Insurance business in 2007, auto insurance carriers generally didn't receive their first notice of a vehicle loss from a claimant until days after the incident, impairing their ability to manage towing and storage costs of the crashed vehicle.

Nine Cars Damaged After Fire at Capital One in Goochland

GOOCHLAND - Nine cars have been destroyed or damaged in an unusual fire in at Capital One's West Creek Campus in Goochland County. Investigators believe the wind helped fan the flames, which quickly raced from one car to another Thursday.

Nine Cars Damaged After Fire at Capitol One in Goochland

GOOCHLAND - Nine cars have been destroyed or damaged in an unusual fire in West Creek 3 in Goochland County. Investigators believe the wind helped fan the flames, which quickly raced from one car to another Thursday.

Anderson Automotive Group Buys the Former Rockford Saturn Location

Anderson Automotive Group now owns the former Saturn location on Perryville Road.

Four cars broken into at Party Center: Medina Township Police Blotter

Four cars were broken into Aug. 28 at Vel’s Party Center.

New Walsh Wireless Usage-Based Car Insurance Device Fueled by Telit Wireless Solutions Cellular Module

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc. announced today that its CC864-DUAL module was selected by Walsh Wireless Solutions, LLC to enable the Walsh DataLogger™ vehicle monitoring device.

Fraud behind surge in car premiums

Fraud is contributing to the fastest ever increases in car insurance premiums, with 5% of motorists under 35 having staged an accident, according to a new report.

Dyno-Testing the Automotive X Prize Finalists

If you follow emerging automotive technology like electric cars and hybrids, you're no doubt excited about the Automotive X-Prize. The contest, which started three years ago, promises $10 million to the best production-capable car that can achieve 100 mpg or the energy equivalent. The winner will be announced Sept. 16 in Washington, D.C.

Automotive sensors market rebound seen

A new IMS Research study indicates that the automotive sensors market is set for a rapid recovery after being on a slide between 2007 and 2009. The report, titled "The World Market for Automotive Sensors," states that the sector could see 10 percent annual growth over the next eight years.

Consumer Reports Survey: More Than 28,000 Claim Filers Rate 22 Popular Car Insurance Companies

YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2010; Dealing with a car insurance claim can be a hassle, especially after an accident when consumers really need good customer service and a fast response.

UK car insurance premiums jump 31 pct - AA

LONDON, Sep 4 (Reuters) The cost of car insurance in Britain has risen by almost a third in the past year, its biggest ever increase, as insurers seek to offset a sharp rise in claims expenses driven in part by fraud, AA Insurance said.

Car insurance premiums at record highs

Price comparison websites blamed for encouraging car insurance fraud which has pushed up insurance premiums.

Car insurance premiums jump 31 percent

The cost of car insurance has risen by almost a third in the past year its biggest ever increase as insurers seek to offset a sharp rise in claims expenses driven in part by fraud AA Insurance said.