Mini-cars, the two-seat vehicles becoming popular with fuel-conscious auto buyers, fared poorly in real life crash situations, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Only one American sport utility vehicle secured a "good" evaluation in the new strength rating system that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has adopted in a push for a tougher standard from manufacturers.
Editor's Note: As part of an expanded editorial approach, Claims is offering first-run, feature-length articles on our web site before they appear in our monthly print issue. These articles will be
The Institute said Top Safety Pick recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, and rear crashes based on good ratings in Institute tests. Winners also have to have e
Walk past a car dealership's lot and the first thing you notice is row after row of shiny vehicles. The visual display is a free advertisement designed to attract attention. The goal is to have plenty of choices for potential buyers who
As part of a special section this month, Claims worked with several contributors to put together a salvage report that will inform claim professionals of the opportunities and expectations related to this industry.
The setting: Waters off the coast of Florida. The action: A high-speed boat chase across choppy seas. The players: Homeland Security agents, the Coast Guard, smugglers, illegal aliens, and an
Foremost in Grand Rapids, Mich., said its scooter program will cover a wide variety of models, including Honda, Yamaha, Vespa and Piaggio scooters. The insurer also said it will write liability only,