Lifestyle & Trends - Automotive

Auto tech gadgets more appealing to Americans than safety features

Whether you're planning a short trip to the store or a long ride across the country, getting behind the wheel is the easy part. Staying safe while driving, on the other hand, takes a bit more work. However, when it comes to investing in technology that's designed to make the driving experience safer, Americans admit favoring increased convenience over driver and passenger safety.

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Large payouts from natural disasters could lead to auto insurance rate increases

From earthquakes, fire and floods to tornadoes and tropical storms, the natural disasters that hit the nation this year broke records for the billions of dollars in damage they wreaked. And while catastrophic weather events cost many consumers their homes, cars and businesses, damaged property can be replaced - provided it is insured. But for the insurance providers who must make good on those policies, weather-related catastrophes translated into billions of dollars in losses for which there is no reimbursement.

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Car shopping? How to protect yourself from online fraud

You work hard to make your money, and the last thing you want is for someone to steal it from you. If you are going to buy a car you find in an online ad, make sure you take the proper precautions to safeguard your cash.

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What to do if you get stopped for speeding

Every day, thousands of speeding tickets are issued to motorists on our nation's roads and highways. According to various sources, an estimated 40 million speeding tickets are issued each year (one for every five motorists) with an average fine of $150. What can you do to avoid a speeding ticket? And what should you do if you're stopped for speeding?

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Hybrid cars drive innovation while meeting consumer demands

Americans have an undisputed love for their automobiles, but it's a double faceted adoration. There's a love for tradition - you'll feel it any time you see a beautiful vintage cruiser headed to a car show or just out for a Sunday drive. But there's also a passion for innovation - the newest cars are in high demand for their new bells and whistles that make the driving experience better.

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