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Improving Safety in Side Impacts

Posted by Alana 890 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
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To improve side-impact safety, carmakers face a serious hurdle in terms of crash dynamics. Here are some technologies on the horizon that can help protect people from side-impact collisions.
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How do I talk to my teenager about driving safely?

Posted by Kara 890 days ago (http://www.allstate.com)
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When's the best time to talk about safe driving? Right now.
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Do More Gears Mean Better Fuel Economy?

Posted by Alana 890 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
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It's no longer a given that an automatic transmission will be less efficient than a manual. Now, it's possible to have as many as eight forward gears, and more gears on automatics than manuals.
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I Work From Home—Is My Business Equipment Covered?

Posted by Kara 890 days ago (http://www.allstate.com)
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Whether you telecommute for your job or own a business you run out of your home, chances are you've got some equipment—like a computer, or a camera if you're a photographer.
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GEICO writes number one homeowner policy in Buffalo

Posted by Kari 891 days ago (http://www.geico.com)
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Almost immediately after it opened its phone lines recently, GEICO made its first homeowner policy sale from its new GEICO Insurance Agency location in Buffalo.
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Match the Right Tire Technology to Your Driving

Posted by Alana 891 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
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Tires make a big, if unexciting, difference in your car's performance and safety, especially in the rain, slush and snow of the winter months. For that reason, buying a second set of tires for winter driving may be a good investment.
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I Have a Babysitter Who Drives My Car with the Kids. Should I Put My Babysitter on My Auto Insurance Policy?

Posted by Kara 891 days ago (http://www.allstate.com)
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Auto insurance is designed to follow the car, which means that the coverage you purchased for your vehicle will cover the car regardless of who's driving it.
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Best of: Why Can't I Get the Kind of Mileage on the Window Sticker?

Posted by Alana 891 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
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The government has introduced new fuel economy ratings that are more accurate. We make them easy to understand.
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Why Are Hybrid Cars Cheaper to Insure?

Posted by Kara 891 days ago (http://www.allstate.com)
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Hybrid cars aren't just cheaper to drive. Research shows that hybrid car owners tend to fall into the lower-risk category, which gives insurance companies the chance to offer them a lower insurance premium.
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Best of: Manual Vs. Automatic Transmissions

Posted by Alana 892 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
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New developments in manual transmissions offer more options for drivers, including a hybrid that provides both automatic and manual shifting.
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Is My Car Insured if my Babysitter (Who's Not on My Policy) is Driving?

Posted by Kara 892 days ago (http://www.allstate.com)
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Auto insurance is designed to follow the car, which means that the coverage you purchased for your vehicle will cover the car regardless of who's driving it.
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Safer Texting and Calling While Driving

Posted by Alana 893 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
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If you want to curb the potentially dangerous behavior of texting while driving, technology solutions are emerging that leverage the GPS, accelerometer or other capabilities of mobile phones to provide a level of control.
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My Spouse Has a Bad Driving Record. Will That Affect My Insurability?

Posted by Kara 893 days ago (http://www.allstate.com)
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In most cases, a bad driving record will not prevent you from obtaining auto insurance. But if your spouse's record shows a significant amount of moving violations, citations, and/or accidents and insurance claims, that may translate into higher premiums.
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Does My Classic Vehicle Need Specialty Insurance?

Posted by Kara 893 days ago (http://www.allstate.com)
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Special insurance might be one of the few ways your classic car doesn't need to be babied. With Allstate, you can include it on your regular auto policy.
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Podcast: 2009 Detroit Auto Show

Posted by Alana 893 days ago (http://feedproxy.google.com)
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What was unusual about the 2009 North American International Auto Show (The Detroit Auto Show's formal name) was the level of interest in green cars: hybrids, electrics and low-emission diesels. Nearly half the major introductions involved green vehicles.
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