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Although pay-as-you-drive auto insurance policies are spreading, misconceptions abound. Here are five of the most common ones.

Progressive said it will begin increasing rates for some risky customers who participate in a program that allows the company to electronically monitor driving habits.

U.S. regulators are looking into whether a recall last year by Nissan Motor Co., Japans second-largest automaker, failed to fix a flaw in the air-bag control systems on almost 1 million vehicles.

Putting technology that prevents drunk drivers from starting a vehicle into every car and truck in the U.S. could save 59,000 lives and $343 million over 15 years.

Bendable gas pedals and flying metal comprise the latest round of recalls.

Legislation levies stiff fines against auto premium fraudsters.