Car insurance premiums rose an "unprecedented" 14% in 2023 as insurers sought to boost profits, according to a 2024 LexisNexis U.S. Auto Insurance Trends Report. Insurance premiums have been creeping up since drivers returned to the road en masse following the loosening of pandemic-related restrictions in 2021, the report noted. But last year's...read more »

A stolen car is never a great scenario, and it appears car thieves have favorites. The Highway Loss Data Institute released Thursday its list of vehicles most stolen in the U.S., and it's not good news for Dodge owners. Topping the list is the Dodge Charger equipped with a Hemi V-8 engine. The muscle car is stolen over five times more often than...read more »

Before you think about buying a new car, it’s important to consider all of the related costs: how much you’ll be paying for fuel every year, what your insurance rates will be, and more. To help take some of the guesswork out of choosing a new vehicle, Mercury Insurance on Monday named their top 10 most affordable vehicles to insure for...read more »

Like all insurance, auto insurance premiums can be affected by a wide range of variables, including a driver's age, driving record, and credit score. One of the most important factors in determining that rate, though, is where the driver lives. State laws can have a huge effect on what insurance companies pay out to policy holders when things go...read more »

This summer, many of us will take road trips, hitting the open highways, rolling down the windows, and letting the wind blow through our hair. That'll be a welcome change of pace from the bumper-to-bumper traffic and crowded parking lots we endure the rest of the year. No doubt about it, city driving is a pain--and it can be dangerous, too. Which...read more »

You've finally done it: you've researched, you've asked around, you've test driven, and at long last, you've chosen your next car. It's a great feeling, isn't it? But that moment of exhilaration could be brief if you haven't inquired about insurance, because as the folks at Insure.com will tell you, the premium on some rides can be three times the...read more »

Most insurance ads would have you believe that your premium is based solely on your driving history. They talk about forgiving motorists for accidents and reducing premiums for those who don't file claims. But the truth is, your insurance rate is largely determined by your neighbors. To prove it, CarInsurance.com pulled quotes from ZIP codes...read more »

Walmart sells everything -- everything but insurance. Now, the big-box retailer is hoping that a new foray on that front will boost revenue at a time when many of its shoppers are struggling. ALSO SEE: Could Interstate Tolls Finally Bring Americas Roads & Bridges Up To Speed? The New York Times reports that Walmart is partnering with...read more »