image credit – Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Be it wet pavement, fog, snow, or rain, nearly 1 in 5 crashes on American roads are weather-related. CheapInsurance.com analyzed statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to illustrate the most common factors that threaten driver safety on the road. Driving is […]

image credit – Kirn Vintage Stock // Getty Images In 1903, Horatio Nelson Jackson, a physician from Vermont, his mechanic, Sewall Crocker, and Jackson’s dog, Bud, made the first cross-country road trip. It took the group about 63 days to drive from coast to coast. Mudslides, torrential rain, breakdowns, and a complete lack of roads […]

image credit – Petair // Shutterstock Cities, with their unique blend of artificial and natural landscapes, are critical epicenters for the implementation of green-forward infrastructure and policies. Legacy buildings can serve as a kind of laboratory for low-energy efficiency measures, while population density lends itself to private and public transit initiatives. With land use and […]

image credit – Foxy burrow // Shutterstock It may seem like technological advancements in automated vehicle safety have only been around since the middle of the 20th century, but it’s actually been 120 years since one of the earliest forms of what we now know as cruise control came to be. The 1904 Wilson-Pilcher Phaeton […]

image credit – canva Introduction: The Quest for Affordable Coverage Finding cheap insurance is a goal for many, but it’s important to remember that the cheapest policy isn’t always the best. Affordable coverage should provide the protection you need at a price that fits your budget. Here are the top 10 tips to help you secure affordable […]

fongbeerredhot // Shutterstock Vehicle thefts are on the rise, and some models might be more vulnerable to being stolen. More than 1 million vehicles were stolen in 2022—a 7% increase from 2021, according to a National Insurance Crime Bureau analysis. The near-record year followed an 8% rise in passenger vehicle thefts from 2020 to 2021. […]

Let’s not kid ourselves: Driving is a pain. The myth of the American “open road” has given way to clogged highways, gridlocked intersections, and catawampus parking lots—all occupied by rude and ignorant drivers who pay little, if any, mind to those octagonal red signs on street corners or those colorful red-yellow-green lights hanging overhead. Commutes, […]

Car insurance is an essential aspect of responsible vehicle ownership, providing financial protection in the event of accidents, theft, or other unforeseen circumstances. Given the financial impact of car insurance, finding the most cost-effective policy is crucial. To strike the right balance between savings and coverage, it’s important to consider how often you should obtain […]

A total of 39,508 fatal motor vehicle crashes occurred in the United States in 2021, resulting in 42,939 fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of those, nearly one-third involved speeding—and more than half of those speeding fatalities occurred when the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, a safety practice the NHTSA estimates […]

According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), specialist automotive equipment has increased to $50,9 billion from $47,9 billion over just one year. This means that more and more drivers are adding aftermarket modifications to their vehicles. Whether it is a custom paint job or a major modification, customizing your car can have fairly significant […]