Drivers wait to see size of reduction in auto premiums

Drivers wait to see size of reduction in auto premiums (Cape Cod Times)
Falling between extremes in proposed auto insurance rate cuts, the State Rating Bureau filed a request yesterday to lower the average consumer's rate by 5.4 percent.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Ratings Board Recommends 5.4 Percent Auto Insurance Rate (The Boston Channel)
BOSTON -- A state board is recommending that auto insurance rates in Massachusetts drop by 5.4 percent next year, far below the decrease sought by Attorney General Tom Reilly.

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
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Tort system drives rate discounts (Rocky Mountain News)
Two years ago, Colorado's auto insurance system changed significantly for consumers. For months, the legislature has been gathering information on how Coloradans have been affected by the change.

State To Seek 18 Percent Cut In Car Insurance Rates (The Boston Channel)
Attorney General Thomas Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year.

Hybrids Are HotAutomakers that used to downplay the viability of

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Car insurance rate drop sought (Cape Cod Times)
Auto insurance rates in the state could be lowered by as much as 18 percent if the state grants Attorney General Thomas Reilly's request. Reilly yesterday asked the state Division of Insurance to cut drivers' rates, effectively lowering the state average premium of $1,099 by $200.

State To Seek 18 Percent Cut In Car Insurance Rates

State To Seek 18 Percent Cut In Car Insurance Rates (The Boston Channel)
Attorney General Thomas Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year.

Car insurance rate drop sought (Cape Cod Times)
Auto insurance rates in the state could be lowered by as much as 18 percent if the state grants Attorney General Thomas Reilly's request. Reilly yesterday asked the state Division of Insurance to cut drivers' rates, effectively lowering the state average premium of $1,099 by $200.

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006Low price doesn't mean skimping on

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

The Hartford's New Survey Exposes Life Insurance Gap: Many Express Need, But Don't Act to Protect Families (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Hartford's recently-completed 2005 Life Insurance Literacy Study shows that Americans believe life insurers are offering important products to help them reach their financial goals.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

What to expect in new insurance era (Rediff.com) The insurance

What to expect in new insurance era (Rediff.com)
The insurance regulator expects de-tariffing to take place by December 2006.

AG hopes to cut car insurance premiums (South Coast Today)
BOSTON -- Attorney General Tom Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year, which, if approved, would trim nearly $200 off the average statewide premium.

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important midsize sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

The Hartford's New Survey Exposes Life Insurance Gap: Many Express Need, But Don't Act to Protect Families (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Hartford's recently-completed 2005 Life Insurance Literacy Study shows that Americans believe life insurers are offering important products to help them reach their financial goals.

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

Car insurance rate drop sought (Cape Cod Times)
Auto insurance rates in the state could be lowered by as much as 18 percent if the state grants Attorney General Thomas Reilly's request. Reilly yesterday asked the state Division of Insurance to cut drivers' rates, effectively lowering the state average premium of $1,099 by $200.

AG hopes to cut car insurance premiums (South Coast Today)

AG hopes to cut car insurance premiums (South Coast Today)
BOSTON -- Attorney General Tom Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year, which, if approved, would trim nearly $200 off the average statewide premium.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

The Hartford's New Survey Exposes Life Insurance Gap: Many Express Need, But Don't Act to Protect Families (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Hartford's recently-completed 2005 Life Insurance Literacy Study shows that Americans believe life insurers are offering important products to help them reach their financial goals.

Insurer ordered to refund fees (Kansas City Star) Universal Underwriters

Insurer ordered to refund fees (Kansas City Star)
Universal Underwriters Insurance Co. , the nation s largest insurer of automobile dealerships, has been ordered by regulators to refund to customers overcharges discovered in a routine review of the company.

AG hopes to cut car insurance premiums (South Coast Today)
BOSTON -- Attorney General Tom Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year, which, if approved, would trim nearly $200 off the average statewide premium.

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

What to expect in new insurance era (Rediff.com)
The insurance regulator expects de-tariffing to take place by December 2006.

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Reilly to seek 18 percent cut in car insurance (WPRI 12)
BOSTON Attorney General Thomas Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year. Such a deep rate cut would trim nearly 200 dollars off the average statewide premium -- if approved.

MetLife Study Finds Most Employees Who Have Experienced a Recent Major Life Event Own Life Insurance, but Half Admit (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
The majority of employees who have experienced a major life event* in the last 18 months own life insurance, yet only half think the amount of coverage they have is adequate, according to a recent survey conducted by MetLife.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

Appeals Court Invalidates Law Permitting Discounts For Drivers With Existing Auto Insurance Coverage (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)
Legislation enacted in 2003 to allow insurers to give persistency discounts to drivers who have maintained insurance with any carrier for a number of years is invalid because it does not further the purposes of a 1988 insurance reform measure passed by the voters, this district s Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.

2005 Frankfurt Motor ShowMSN Autos brings you highlights from one

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

'Persistency Discounts' on Auto Insurance No More (The Sacramento Union)

'Persistency Discounts' on Auto Insurance No More (The Sacramento Union)
SACRAMENTO A state appeals court has struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage. A three-judge panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeals in Los Angeles ruled Tuesday that the statute violated Proposition 103, the insurance regulation initiative adopted by

Auto insurance law rejected (Monterey County Herald)
SACRAMENTO - A state appeals court on Tuesday struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage.

Reilly to seek 18 percent cut in car insurance (WPRI 12)
BOSTON Attorney General Thomas Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year. Such a deep rate cut would trim nearly 200 dollars off the average statewide premium -- if approved.

Court strikes down insurance law critics said would hurt poor (SanLuisObispo.com)
SACRAMENTO - A state appeals court has struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage.

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

State To Seek 18 Percent Cut In Car Insurance Rates (The Boston Channel)
Attorney General Thomas Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year.

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

Appeals Court Invalidates Law Permitting Discounts For Drivers With Existing Auto Insurance Coverage (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)
Legislation enacted in 2003 to allow insurers to give persistency discounts to drivers who have maintained insurance with any carrier for a number of years is invalid because it does not further the purposes of a 1988 insurance reform measure passed by the voters, this district s Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.

AG hopes to cut car insurance premiums (South Coast Today)
BOSTON -- Attorney General Tom Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year, which, if approved, would trim nearly $200 off the average statewide premium.

MetLife Study Finds Most Employees Who Have Experienced a Recent Major Life Event Own Life Insurance, but Half Admit (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
The majority of employees who have experienced a major life event* in the last 18 months own life insurance, yet only half think the amount of coverage they have is adequate, according to a recent survey conducted by MetLife.

Car insurance brakes: AG pushes for 18 percent rate drop

Car insurance brakes: AG pushes for 18 percent rate drop (Boston Herald)
Battered by sky-high gasoline prices, Massachusetts motorists can at least look forward to an almost certain cut in their auto insurance rates next year. Attorney General Tom Reilly today plans to ask...

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Appeals Court Invalidates Law Permitting Discounts For Drivers With Existing Auto Insurance Coverage (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)
Legislation enacted in 2003 to allow insurers to give persistency discounts to drivers who have maintained insurance with any carrier for a number of years is invalid because it does not further the purposes of a 1988 insurance reform measure passed by the voters, this district s Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.

Reilly to seek 18 percent cut in car insurance (WPRI 12)
BOSTON Attorney General Thomas Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year. Such a deep rate cut would trim nearly 200 dollars off the average statewide premium -- if approved.

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

MetLife Study Finds Most Employees Who Have Experienced a Recent Major Life Event Own Life Insurance, but Half Admit (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
The majority of employees who have experienced a major life event* in the last 18 months own life insurance, yet only half think the amount of coverage they have is adequate, according to a recent survey conducted by MetLife.

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important midsize sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

Ark Sugurta to participate in AutoMotorShow 2005 (UZ-Report.)
AutoMotor Show 2005, 2nd Uzbek International Automobile Exhibition, will be held in Uzbekistan for the second time. Ark Sugurta insurance company could miss the event.

State To Seek 18 Percent Cut In Car Insurance Rates (The Boston Channel)
Attorney General Thomas Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year.

'Persistency Discounts' on Auto Insurance No More (The Sacramento Union)

'Persistency Discounts' on Auto Insurance No More (The Sacramento Union)
SACRAMENTO A state appeals court has struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage. A three-judge panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeals in Los Angeles ruled Tuesday that the statute violated Proposition 103, the insurance regulation initiative adopted by

Auto insurance law rejected (Monterey County Herald)
SACRAMENTO - A state appeals court on Tuesday struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage.

What to expect in new insurance era (Rediff.com)
The insurance regulator expects de-tariffing to take place by December 2006.

Court strikes down insurance law critics said would hurt poor (SanLuisObispo.com)
SACRAMENTO - A state appeals court has struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage.

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

MetLife Study Finds Most Employees Who Have Experienced a Recent

MetLife Study Finds Most Employees Who Have Experienced a Recent Major Life Event Own Life Insurance, but Half Admit (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
The majority of employees who have experienced a major life event* in the last 18 months own life insurance, yet only half think the amount of coverage they have is adequate, according to a recent survey conducted by MetLife.

Auto insurance law rejected (Monterey County Herald)
SACRAMENTO - A state appeals court on Tuesday struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage.

Car insurance brakes: AG pushes for 18 percent rate drop (Boston Herald)
Battered by sky-high gasoline prices, Massachusetts motorists can at least look forward to an almost certain cut in their auto insurance rates next year. Attorney General Tom Reilly today plans to ask...

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

Appeals Court Invalidates Law Permitting Discounts For Drivers With Existing

Appeals Court Invalidates Law Permitting Discounts For Drivers With Existing Auto Insurance Coverage (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)
Legislation enacted in 2003 to allow insurers to give persistency discounts to drivers who have maintained insurance with any carrier for a number of years is invalid because it does not further the purposes of a 1988 insurance reform measure passed by the voters, this district s Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.

Auto insurance law rejected (Monterey County Herald)
SACRAMENTO - A state appeals court on Tuesday struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage.

AG seeks 18 reduction in auto rates (Boston Globe)
Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly plans to seek an 18 percent reduction in auto insurance rates for next year. If approved by the state insurance commissioner, the cut would shave almost $200 off the current average statewide premium of $1,099.

Hybrids Are Hot
Carmakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Reilly to seek 18 percent cut in car insurance (WPRI 12)
BOSTON Attorney General Thomas Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year. Such a deep rate cut would trim nearly 200 dollars off the average statewide premium -- if approved.

State To Seek 18 Percent Cut In Car Insurance Rates (The Boston Channel)
Attorney General Thomas Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year.

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

'Persistency Discounts' on Auto Insurance No More (The Sacramento Union)
SACRAMENTO A state appeals court has struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage. A three-judge panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeals in Los Angeles ruled Tuesday that the statute violated Proposition 103, the insurance regulation initiative adopted by

Court strikes down insurance law critics said would hurt poor (SanLuisObispo.com)
SACRAMENTO - A state appeals court has struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage.

Hybrids Are HotCarmakers that used to downplay the viability of

Hybrids Are Hot
Carmakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Appeals Court Invalidates Law Permitting Discounts For Drivers With Existing Auto Insurance Coverage (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)
Legislation enacted in 2003 to allow insurers to give persistency discounts to drivers who have maintained insurance with any carrier for a number of years is invalid because it does not further the purposes of a 1988 insurance reform measure passed by the voters, this district s Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.

Car insurance brakes: AG pushes for 18 percent rate drop (Boston Herald)
Battered by sky-high gasoline prices, Massachusetts motorists can at least look forward to an almost certain cut in their auto insurance rates next year. Attorney General Tom Reilly today plans to ask...

What to expect in new insurance era (Rediff.com)
The insurance regulator expects de-tariffing to take place by December 2006.

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

'Persistency Discounts' on Auto Insurance No More (The Sacramento Union)
SACRAMENTO A state appeals court has struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage. A three-judge panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeals in Los Angeles ruled Tuesday that the statute violated Proposition 103, the insurance regulation initiative adopted by

Reilly to seek 18 percent cut in car insurance (WRGB)

Reilly to seek 18 percent cut in car insurance (WRGB)
(Boston - AP) Attorney General Thomas Reilly says he will ask for an 18 percent reduction in the state's auto insurance rates for next year. Such a deep rate cut would trim nearly 200 dollars off the average statewide premium if approved.

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
compiled by MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Pontiac SolsticePontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

Appeals Court Invalidates Law Permitting Discounts For Drivers With Existing Auto Insurance Coverage (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)
Legislation enacted in 2003 to allow insurers to give persistency discounts to drivers who have maintained insurance with any carrier for a number of years is invalid because it does not further the purposes of a 1988 insurance reform measure passed by the voters, this district s Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

Guide to insurance in France (Expatica)
The French like insurance; many different scenarios require policies you may or may not have carried back home. Here's how to make sure you are properly insured while living in France.

Ark Sugurta to participate in AutoMotorShow 2005 (UZ-Report.)
AutoMotor Show 2005, 2nd Uzbek International Automobile Exhibition, will be held in Uzbekistan for the second time. Ark Sugurta insurance company could miss the event.

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

Auto insurance law rejected (Monterey County Herald)
SACRAMENTO - A state appeals court on Tuesday struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage.

The Hartford to Transfer its New Jersey Agency Home Insurance Business to Proformance (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. today announced that its subsidiaries, Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, and Twin City Fire Insurance Company, have agreed to transfer their New Jersey homeowners, dwelling fire, and personal excess liability policies sold through independent agents to Proformance Insurance Company, part of National Atlantic Holdings

Guide to insurance in France (Expatica) The French like insurance;

Guide to insurance in France (Expatica)
The French like insurance; many different scenarios require policies you may or may not have carried back home. Here's how to make sure you are properly insured while living in France.

'Persistency Discounts' on Auto Insurance No More (The Sacramento Union)

'Persistency Discounts' on Auto Insurance No More (The Sacramento Union)
SACRAMENTO A state appeals court has struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage. A three-judge panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeals in Los Angeles ruled Tuesday that the statute violated Proposition 103, the insurance regulation initiative adopted by

Court strikes down insurance law critics said would hurt poor (SanLuisObispo.com)
SACRAMENTO - A state appeals court has struck down a law that consumer advocates said would result in higher auto insurance rates for many low-income motorists and discourage uninsured drivers from getting coverage.

Appeals Court Invalidates Law Permitting Discounts For Drivers With Existing Auto Insurance Coverage (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)
Legislation enacted in 2003 to allow insurers to give persistency discounts to drivers who have maintained insurance with any carrier for a number of years is invalid because it does not further the purposes of a 1988 insurance reform measure passed by the voters, this district s Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.

Study: N.C. ranks fifth-lowest in auto-insurance rates (BizJournals)
North Carolina has the fifth-lowest auto insurance rates in the nation, an improvement of three places from last year's ranking, according to a report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Donegal signs deal to offer policies to Shelby Insurance holders (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Donegal Group Inc. has signed an acquisition rights agreement with The Shelby Insurance Co. and Shelby Casualty Insurance Co.

INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LOOKING FOR ASIAN ACQUISITIONS (Asia Pulse via

INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LOOKING FOR ASIAN ACQUISITIONS (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Insurance Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) (ASX:IAG) is setting up a regional office in Singapore as it continues to look for acquisitions in Asia.

Study: N.C. ranks fifth-lowest in auto-insurance rates (BizJournals)
North Carolina has the fifth-lowest auto insurance rates in the nation, an improvement of three places from last year's ranking, according to a report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

NRIs launch portal for Indian auto market (Hindustan Times) Leveraging

NRIs launch portal for Indian auto market (Hindustan Times)
Leveraging the booming automobile market and speedy growth of e-commerce in the country, a team of US-based software professionals from India has launched a portal for the Indian vehicle buyers, manufacturers, dealers, financiers and insurers.

INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LOOKING FOR ASIAN ACQUISITIONS (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Insurance Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) (ASX:IAG) is setting up a regional office in Singapore as it continues to look for acquisitions in Asia.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

Huge Ford RecallFord Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
compiled by MSN Autos

:: The News-Courier :: Athens, AL (The News-Courier)
Limestone County's Delphi plant could be one that General Motors decides to take back if Delphi files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a senior automobile analyst told The News-Courier Tuesday.

Guide to insurance in France (Expatica)
The French like insurance; many different scenarios require policies you may or may not have carried back home. Here's how to make sure you are properly insured while living in France.

Study: N.C. ranks fifth-lowest in auto-insurance rates (BizJournals)
North Carolina has the fifth-lowest auto insurance rates in the nation, an improvement of three places from last year's ranking, according to a report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

The Hartford to Transfer its New Jersey Agency Home Insurance Business to Proformance (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. today announced that its subsidiaries, Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, and Twin City Fire Insurance Company, have agreed to transfer their New Jersey homeowners, dwelling fire, and personal excess liability policies sold through independent agents to Proformance Insurance Company, part of National Atlantic Holdings

ID's lock some out of voting (The Sanford Herald) If

ID's lock some out of voting (The Sanford Herald)
If you live in America's fortunate half - the half whose household earnings are above the median of $44,000 or so a year - you probably own a house, one or two cars and have health insurance. So it's hard to imagine that some Americans are too poor to have an automobile.

Donegal signs deal to offer policies to Shelby Insurance holders (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Donegal Group Inc. has signed an acquisition rights agreement with The Shelby Insurance Co. and Shelby Casualty Insurance Co.

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LOOKING FOR ASIAN ACQUISITIONS (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Insurance Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) (ASX:IAG) is setting up a regional office in Singapore as it continues to look for acquisitions in Asia.

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

The Hartford to Transfer its New Jersey Agency Home Insurance Business to Proformance (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. today announced that its subsidiaries, Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, and Twin City Fire Insurance Company, have agreed to transfer their New Jersey homeowners, dwelling fire, and personal excess liability policies sold through independent agents to Proformance Insurance Company, part of National Atlantic Holdings

Fitch: Hurricane Rita Will Not Cause Widespread U.S. Insurance Company Rating Changes (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Fitch Ratings expects Hurricane Rita will represent a material loss to the insurance industry and will create further strain on insurers' claims-adjusting resources. However, Fitch does not expect any significant insurer insolvencies as a result of the storm, nor does Fitch expect to change a large number of insurance company ratings as a result of Hurricane Rita losses.

Insurance Australia Group Looking For Asian Acquisitions (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) (ASX:IAG) is setting up a regional office in Singapore as it continues to look for acquisitions in Asia.

S.Korea lawmakers want Samsung chief to testify (Reuters via Yahoo!

S.Korea lawmakers want Samsung chief to testify (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
SEOUL, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A South Korean parliamentary committee plans to call on the owner of Samsung, the country's top business group, to testify about problems at its former automobile unit, a parliamentary official said on Tuesday.

INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LOOKING FOR ASIAN ACQUISITIONS (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Insurance Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) (ASX:IAG) is setting up a regional office in Singapore as it continues to look for acquisitions in Asia.

Insurance Australia Group Looking For Asian Acquisitions (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) (ASX:IAG) is setting up a regional office in Singapore as it continues to look for acquisitions in Asia.

Fitch: Hurricane Rita Will Not Cause Widespread U.S. Insurance Company Rating Changes (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Fitch Ratings expects Hurricane Rita will represent a material loss to the insurance industry and will create further strain on insurers' claims-adjusting resources. However, Fitch does not expect any significant insurer insolvencies as a result of the storm, nor does Fitch expect to change a large number of insurance company ratings as a result of Hurricane Rita losses.

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

National Atlantic to Assume Renewal Obligations for The Hartford's Homeowners

National Atlantic to Assume Renewal Obligations for The Hartford's Homeowners Policies in New Jersey (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
National Atlantic Holdings Corporation , a provider of specialized property-casualty insurance products and related insurance services in New Jersey, announced that its subsidiary, Proformance Insurance Company, has entered into a replacement carrier transaction with The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. .

INSURANCE AUSTRALIA GROUP LOOKING FOR ASIAN ACQUISITIONS (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Insurance Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) (ASX:IAG) is setting up a regional office in Singapore as it continues to look for acquisitions in Asia.

Study: N.C. ranks fifth-lowest in auto-insurance rates (BizJournals)
North Carolina has the fifth-lowest auto insurance rates in the nation, an improvement of three places from last year's ranking, according to a report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

S.Korea lawmakers want Samsung chief to testify (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
SEOUL, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A South Korean parliamentary committee plans to call on the owner of Samsung, the country's top business group, to testify about problems at its former automobile unit, a parliamentary official said on Tuesday.

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Donegal signs deal to offer policies to Shelby Insurance holders (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Donegal Group Inc. has signed an acquisition rights agreement with The Shelby Insurance Co. and Shelby Casualty Insurance Co.

Fitch: Hurricane Rita Will Not Cause Widespread U.S. Insurance Company Rating Changes (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Fitch Ratings expects Hurricane Rita will represent a material loss to the insurance industry and will create further strain on insurers' claims-adjusting resources. However, Fitch does not expect any significant insurer insolvencies as a result of the storm, nor does Fitch expect to change a large number of insurance company ratings as a result of Hurricane Rita losses.

MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
compiled by MSN Autos

Tops in Vehicle SatisfactionNissan models dominated all others in this

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Fitch: Hurricane Rita Will Not Cause Widespread U.S. Insurance Company Rating Changes (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Fitch Ratings expects Hurricane Rita will represent a material loss to the insurance industry and will create further strain on insurers' claims-adjusting resources. However, Fitch does not expect any significant insurer insolvencies as a result of the storm, nor does Fitch expect to change a large number of insurance company ratings as a result of Hurricane Rita losses.

Donegal signs deal to offer policies to Shelby Insurance holders (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Donegal Group Inc. has signed an acquisition rights agreement with The Shelby Insurance Co. and Shelby Casualty Insurance Co.

Study: N.C. ranks fifth-lowest in auto-insurance rates (BizJournals) North Carolina

Study: N.C. ranks fifth-lowest in auto-insurance rates (BizJournals)
North Carolina has the fifth-lowest auto insurance rates in the nation, an improvement of three places from last year's ranking, according to a report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Hybrids Are HotCarmakers that used to downplay the viability of

Hybrids Are Hot
Carmakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten The most popular vehicles on

MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
compiled by MSN Autos

Something for everyone to worry about (San Jose Mercury News)
Beyond homeowners' and automobile insurance, here are three general scenarios of consumers and what they can do to protect themselves:

ID's lock some out of voting (The Sanford Herald)
If you live in America's fortunate half - the half whose household earnings are above the median of $44,000 or so a year - you probably own a house, one or two cars and have health insurance. So it's hard to imagine that some Americans are too poor to have an automobile.

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

IAG chief's pay soars to over $3m (News.com.au)
INSURANCE Australia Group chief Michael Hawker has scored a 10 per cent pay rise to take his annual earnings well above $3 million for the 2005 financial year, after another strong performance from the insurance group.

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

Insurance Australia Group Looking For Asian Acquisitions (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) (ASX:IAG) is setting up a regional office in Singapore as it continues to look for acquisitions in Asia.

IAG chief's pay soars to over $3m (News.com.au) INSURANCE Australia

IAG chief's pay soars to over $3m (News.com.au)
INSURANCE Australia Group chief Michael Hawker has scored a 10 per cent pay rise to take his annual earnings well above $3 million for the 2005 financial year, after another strong performance from the insurance group.

Hybrids Are HotCarmakers that used to downplay the viability of

Hybrids Are Hot
Carmakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Something for everyone to worry about (San Jose Mercury News)
Beyond homeowners' and automobile insurance, here are three general scenarios of consumers and what they can do to protect themselves:

Insurance Australia Group Looking For Asian Acquisitions (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) (ASX:IAG) is setting up a regional office in Singapore as it continues to look for acquisitions in Asia.

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

Insurance Australia Group Looking For Asian Acquisitions (Asia Pulse via

Insurance Australia Group Looking For Asian Acquisitions (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) (ASX:IAG) is setting up a regional office in Singapore as it continues to look for acquisitions in Asia.

Bogus auto bonds sold in Kentucky (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)

Bogus auto bonds sold in Kentucky (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
A company in Washington state is selling Kentuckians bogus "auto bonds," claiming that the product is a viable substitute for mandatory automobile insurance.

Auto Insurance Comparison Charts (BellaOnline)
Automobile insurance can often be a large percentage of your monthly budget. Are you certain that your current policy offers you the best value for your money? Here are two price comparison charts for automobile insurance.

ID's lock some out of voting (The Sanford Herald) If

ID's lock some out of voting (The Sanford Herald)
If you live in America's fortunate half - the half whose household earnings are above the median of $44,000 or so a year - you probably own a house, one or two cars and have health insurance. So it's hard to imagine that some Americans are too poor to have an automobile.

Bogus auto bonds sold in Kentucky (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)

Bogus auto bonds sold in Kentucky (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
A company in Washington state is selling Kentuckians bogus "auto bonds," claiming that the product is a viable substitute for mandatory automobile insurance.

Insurers May Pay as Much as $7 Billion in Rita Claims (Update2) (Bloomberg.com)
U.S. Sept. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Insurers including Allstate Corp. and St. Paul Travelers Cos. may pay $2.5 billion to $7 billion in claims from Hurricane Rita, a fraction of what Hurricane Katrina probably cost.

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

Something for everyone to worry about (San Jose Mercury News)
Beyond homeowners' and automobile insurance, here are three general scenarios of consumers and what they can do to protect themselves:

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

Vesta sells off renewal rights on auto, home policies here

Vesta sells off renewal rights on auto, home policies here (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Vesta Insurance Group Inc. has sold the renewal rights for its automobile and homeowners insurance business in Alabama, Pennsylvania and Tennessee to the Donegal Group Inc. and its affiliate Donegal Mutual Insurance Co.

Auto Insurance Comparison Charts (BellaOnline)
Automobile insurance can often be a large percentage of your monthly budget. Are you certain that your current policy offers you the best value for your money? Here are two price comparison charts for automobile insurance.

Insurance companies reassessing fire risks (North County Times)
VALLEY CENTER ---- Since the 2003 Paradise fire, many Valley Center residents have complained that their homeowners' insurance rates have jumped. It's a process that started after the fires and hasn't declined, said Joy Justis, fire marshal for the Valley Center Fire Protection District.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Honda CivicThe 2006 Civics have a new platform,

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

Auto Insurance Comparison Charts (BellaOnline)
Automobile insurance can often be a large percentage of your monthly budget. Are you certain that your current policy offers you the best value for your money? Here are two price comparison charts for automobile insurance.

Vesta Insurance Sells Renewal Rights for Multi-Line Business in Three

Vesta Insurance Sells Renewal Rights for Multi-Line Business in Three States (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Vesta Insurance Group, Inc. announced today that it has sold the renewal rights for its automobile and homeowners insurance business in Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Alabama to the Donegal Group and its affiliate Donegal Mutual Insurance Company.

MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
compiled by MSN Autos

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

3-state total for insurance claims tops 400,000 (The Clarion-Ledger)
Almost half a million insurance claims have been submitted by policy-holders whose property was damaged by Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana, said George Dale, Mississippi's insurance commissioner.

Hybrids Are Hot
Carmakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

Vesta Insurance Sells Renewal Rights for Multi-Line Business in Three

Vesta Insurance Sells Renewal Rights for Multi-Line Business in Three States (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Vesta Insurance Group, Inc. announced today that it has sold the renewal rights for its automobile and homeowners insurance business in Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Alabama to the Donegal Group and its affiliate Donegal Mutual Insurance Company.

Vestal Sells Renewal Rights to Donegal (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Vesta Insurance Group Inc. on Thursday said it sold the renewal rights for its automobile and homeowners insurance business in Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Alabama to Donegal Group Inc. and Donegal Mutual Insurance Co.

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

Avoiding Common Pitfalls In Selecting Auto Insurance (The Meadville Tribune)

Avoiding Common Pitfalls In Selecting Auto Insurance (The Meadville Tribune)
IN BRIEF: I. Types of Coverage - Mandatory vs. Elective Seldom do I ask a client the type of automobile coverage they have, that they do not respond, "Full Coverage".

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

A.M. Best Affirms Rating of Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (The Auto Channel)
OLDWICK, N.J.--Sept. 21, 2005--A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) of Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (WMIC) (Winnipeg), including its branch, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, (United States Branch) (San Diego, CA). In addition, A.M. Best has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) of Wawanesa General Insurance Company (WGIC) (San Diego, CA). The

ID's lock some out of voting (The Sanford Herald)
If you live in America's fortunate half - the half whose household earnings are above the median of $44,000 or so a year - you probably own a house, one or two cars and have health insurance. So it's hard to imagine that some Americans are too poor to have an automobile.

Insurers may get to set premiums (Rediff.com)
Beginning 2007, general insurers will be free to set premiums and determine the terms and conditions of insurance contracts