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In response to high fuel prices, several car makers are introducing a smaller class of vehicles. But these cars may be prime candidates for totaling out, and the potential impact of more total losses on the collision repair marketplace could be huge.

There are a variety of failure modes for automobile tires. The failure mode from under-inflation can be a result of tire penetration by a foreign object.

United Automobile Insurance Company is praising a Florida-based ruling that confirms a person cannot sue his auto insurance company for failing to provide an explanation of benefits on personal injury protection claims.

Some vehicle history information providers have taken it upon themselves to disclose information and to decide how it will be shared without any insurance company involvement.

Dr. Hartwig testified before the Michigan House Insurance to urge policymakers to examine the underlying factors affecting high insurance rates. Chiefly among them, he said, is the state's unlimited threshold for no-fault claims.

The eighth and final defendant involved in an elaborate auto insurance fraud ring has been sentenced.