Insurance

Fisker Drops Lawsuit Against Insurer Over 300 Flooded Karmas

Remember those 338 Fisker Karma electric cars wrecked by Hurricane Sandy while they were sitting on a Port Newark dock? Remember the December lawsuit Fisker filed against its insurance company after its $33 million claim was denied? Never mind. Yesterday, according to Bloomberg, Fisker Automotive...

February 22, 2013 by John Voelcker 3

Electric-Car Accident? What Your Insurance Company MUST Let You Do

July 5, 2012 9

2012 Volt Cheaper To Own Than 2012 Leaf, Says Kelley Blue Book

February 8, 2012 42

IIHS Changes View Of Small Cars With Six Top Safety Pick Awards

May 27, 2011

Could Your Electric Car Insurance Be Higher Than You Expect?

Arranging insurance for your new car is always a stressful and unpleasant business. Often overlooked, it has a direct impact on your driving habits and your pocket book. But... February 10, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 8

Cheap Insurance For EVs? LEAF May Benefit, Will Others?

With all the talk of purchase price, charging costs, tax incentives, congestion charging exemptions and maintenance costs for EVs, there's one financial area which often gets... November 19, 2010 by Antony Ingram 5

Why The Cost of Insuring Your Hybrid Car Is Going To Rise

We already knew that the quintessential hybrid car, the Toyota Prius, costs a little more to repair than non-hybrid cars. Now, the news gets worse: Insurance rates for... August 16, 2010 by John Voelcker 2

California Bill Seeks To Legalize Sharing Your Car For Cash

Ever loan your car to a friend for a day in exchange for a few bucks? Soon, that may not void your insurance and make you a criminal. At least in California. State... May 3, 2010 by John Voelcker

IIHS side crash test of 2004-2006 Toyota Prius

2010 Toyota Prius Gets Top Safety Rating

It's almost sold out in some areas, the solar sunroof is smashing sales projections, and now the 2010 Toyota Prius had added a further laurel to its overflowing cap: The... August 19, 2009 by John Voelcker 8

Yet Another Reason To Buy a Toyota Prius: Cheap Insurance!

There are many excellent reasons to buy a Toyota Prius, new or used, leading off with the hybrid's superb fuel economy: 50 miles per gallon for the new 2010 Toyota Prius. Now... August 18, 2009 by John Voelcker 8