NICB said 1,235,226 motor vehicles were reported stolen--2,625 fewer than in 2004. Using the FBI's average valuation of $6,173 per stolen vehicle, the NICB calculated this amounts to over $7.6 billion
The vehicles tested were the Camry and Caliber, 2006 Kia Optima, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 2006 Hyundai Tucson, and 2006 Toyota RAV4. Front, side, and rear evaluations were conducted for all except the
Should a side impact collision occur from an SUV or pickup truck, the two vehicles one would want to be in are the redesigned Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon, according to the Insurance Institute
$7,967 a year, or roughly 52.2 cents per mile. That's how much a person driving a new-model, medium-sized sedan such as a Toyota Camry 15,000 miles a year can expect to pay annually.
In the original case, Richard Nesbit, a Government Employees Insurance Co. policyholder injured in a 2003 auto mobile accident, attempted to recover PIP benefits. The insurer rejected the claim
Only six of the seat/head restraint combinations in 44 current model SUVs are rated good for protection against whiplash injuries in rear-end crashes, according to a recent study conducted by the
Claims News Service, Jan. 9, 10:22 a.m. EST -- Only six of the seat/head restraint combinations in 44 current model SUVs are rated good for protection against whiplash injuries in rear-end crashes,
Claims News Service, Dec. 5, 10:26 a.m. EST -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has bestowed 10 cars (2006 models) with its first-ever Top Safety Pick award. The award recognizes car designs
Claims News Service, Sept. 22, 10:47 a.m. EDT - A recent study from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety shows that seat/head restraint combinations in the Ford Freestar and its twin Mercury
The National Automotive Service Task Force has formed a Vehicle Security Committee to address recent issues raised by automotive security professionals, including locksmiths and auto manufacturers.