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Auto insurance rates dip slightly to start 2026
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (426+ words) On the Dash: Auto insurance rates edged down nationally in January 2026, with full coverage averaging $178 per month. Vehicle The post Auto insurance rates dip slightly to start 2026 appeared first on CBT News. Auto insurance rates edged down nationally in January…...
Autonomous vehicles could boost insurers' profits, BofA says
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (373+ words) On the Dash: Autonomous vehicles could shift liability to automakers, boosting insurer profitability. Rising accident severity may limit cost savings from self-driving technology. The $400 billion U.S. auto insurance market is likely to be reconfigured by autonomous cars. Self-driving vehicles could significantly…...
Volvo Car Financial Services introduces independent insurance agency to provide customers with added value and convenience
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (354+ words) MAHWAH, NJ (August 20, 2025)" Volvo Car Financial Services U.S., LLC has announced the launch of Volvo Car Insurance Services, home of the company's first-ever independent insurance agency in the United States. This milestone demonstrates Volvo Cars' expanded commitment to providing customers with…...
Cox Automotive forecasts July’s SAAR at 15.6 million, signaling stagnant demand despite stronger inventory and recent tariff-driven spikes.
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (134+ words) Cox Automotive projects that July's U.S. new-vehicle sales will hold steady at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 15.6 million. This marks a slight increase from June's 15.3 million pace but falls short of the 15.8 million level recorded in July of last…...
A new 50-state insurance marketplace integrates digital convenience, offering competitive quotes and OEM coverage for Honda and Acura customers.
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (69+ words) Honda launches a nationwide insurance agency offering competitive quotes and OEM parts coverage to enhance the customer journey. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. If you disable…...
Hertz uses AI to detect rental car damage, raising consumer concerns
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (612+ words) Welcome back to the latest episode of "The Future of Automotive" on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry. This week, we have some controversy about a…...
How to protect your dealership from rising vehicle theft
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (533+ words) Vigilance has always been part of the job in the auto industry, but in recent years, it's become mission-critical. With high-value inventory parked in plain sight and thieves growing bolder and more tech-savvy, no lot is immune. The good news…...
Affordability continues to shrink across the board, pricing prospective buyers out of the new-vehicle market.
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (130+ words) New-vehicle affordability remains a critical issue, and shoppers are feeling the pressure as they opt into longer loan terms. A recent report from Edmunds uncovered that nearly 1 in 5 customers, or 20%, committed to an 84-month loan in Q1 2025a seven-year debt that theoretically…...