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The tough economy has led to a decrease in the number of vehicles rated total losses after a crash, according to a provider of collision data processing systems used by insurers and body shops.

A San Jose, Calif. man allegedly ditched his car in Mexico and then reported it stolen so he could file a fraudulent insurance claim.

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.