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Too Much Tech Can Be a Turnoff for Drivers, New Study Finds
J.D. Power report evaluates driver satisfaction, while scrutiny grows around risks of driver-controlled tech.
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Average Car Insurance Rates as of August 2026
The overall national average cost of car insurance held steady at $143 per month in July.
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Illinois Puts the Brakes on Unchecked Home, Auto Insurance Rate Hikes
New laws give state regulators authority to review and reject rate changes, require insurers to notify policyholders of rate increases
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Supersize Pickups, Muscle Cars, and Small Cars Are Deadliest Vehicles, New Report Shows
Small cars have higher rates of driver deaths, while vehicles with powerful engines have higher rates of other-driver deaths.
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Last Holdout: Will California Finally Let Auto Insurers Employ Telematics?
The battle for real-time tracking of driver data is playing out in the California legislature.
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Ford Recalling 500M+ Broncos for Potential Fire Risk
Faulty wiring harness in engine compartment could lead to fire in 2021–2026 Broncos.
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Why Are Hedge Funds Financing Insurance Lawsuits?
States move to restrict third-party litigation funding, citing ballooning judgments and spiking insurance costs.
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Fire Risks Spark Urgent Recalls for Some Hyundai and Kia Models
Recalls affect just a handful of EVs and 462,000 Tellurides, with manufacturers recommending owners park vehicles outside for safety.
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Brownsville, TX, Has the Safest Drivers; Boston Has the Worst, New Report Says
City-dwellers do the most phone-distracted driving, while North Carolinians and Arizonans stomp the brakes most, per Allstate’s 2026 America’s Best Drivers Report.