The US insurance industry has released its list of the safest new cars for 2007, which include a shocking headline; no American cars are on the list.
It’s no accident cars are getting safer, increasingly new vehicles are being equipped with side airbags to protect the driver and passengers from head injuries. Electronic stability control help reduce skid and rollovers but insurance industry crash tests reveal that some cars are safer than others.
Rating just out, named 13 vehicles as top safety pick for 2007. Read more ›
The latest crash test results are in and car makers have learned that safety sells. This year 2008 the list of the safest new cars are three times longer than last year.
From convertible, to pickup trucks, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety put vehicles to the test rating on how they do during font, side, and rear crashes.
One of thing that is important from this result is that the consumers are shopping for new vehicles that are safe and as well as transportation. Now the Institute is out with its list of the 2008 top safety pick. Read more ›
Many consumers are considering trading in their older, less fuel efficient cars for newer cars to earn some extra cash through the government’s CARS program (Car Allowance Rebate System). But higher auto insurance rates could minimize the benefits of trade ins according to insurance.com.
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Buying a fuel efficient car is great for the environment, but new cars generally have higher auto insurance rates because they are more expensive to repair and replace. You may end up offsetting the savings from the government. Fuel efficient cars do cut gas costs weekly right away, but auto insurance rates can cost you a lot more money over time so shopping around is crucial. According to a study from women-drivers.com 22% of drivers shopped for auto insurance before buying their policy for their new car. Rates are dropping so shopping around for auto insurance is a smart move.
The CARS program is still a great initiative towards protecting our environment, but it may not be for everyone. As always, do your homework before trading in or buying a new car.
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