Car Insurance News: New Services And Latest Trends
Posted by in Auto News And Trends on August 22, 2011
Trends change almost on a daily basis when it comes to things like fashion, business and even insurance. Individual differences lead to the fact that people have different policy requirements from time to time. When coverage policies were just being introduced, the terms and conditions were fairy standard and general for all vehicles. Car insurance news articles highlight the fact that in olden days irrespective of the make, size, or model of a car, the coverage one was offered was standard.
These days things are very different; policies are far more customized in accordance to the size of the car, and its specific requirements. A new trend in premium policies can be seen regarding the cost and payment schedule. There has been a significant rise in the cost of a solid policy, making it fairly difficult for low income people to afford proper coverage.
Student vehicle coverage policies are the newest thing in the industry. Recent polls on some of the more popular coverage premiums sites show an increase in teen drivers. To cater to this sector most companies have begun to offer coverage policies specifically designed for students. The age limit for these policies is 16 to 21, and proof of ID along with a valid drivers license is necessary to apply.
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Looking For an Economical Car?
Posted by in Economical Petrol on August 22, 2011
Travelling 86 miles a day to work and back in my Peugeot 206 costs a lot of money, especially now petrol prices have soared, so I have been considering getting a new more economical car.
All the economical petrol cars my colleagues have suggested are just not my cup of tea though. The Toyota Aygo and Fiat 500 Twin Air have been a popular suggestions, and with the Aygo offering 64.1 mpg in the combined cycle and the 500 Twin Air doing 68.9 miles per gallon, fuel economy is obviously a big selling point for these cars. Not for me though, I am not a fan of the Aygo’s rear design and the Fiat 500 is just too ‘cute’ for me. Both of these are city cars too so neither have a powerful enough engine to be suitable for regular motorway driving.
So what’s the answer? Diesel cars certainly offer better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions than their petrol counterparts. Take the Ford Focus for example, the 2.0i Duratec petrol engine with manual transmission does just 39.8 miles per gallon (combined cycle) and emits 169g/km of CO2, compared to the 2.0 TDCi Duratorq diesel engine which is capable of 51.3mpg and emits 144g/km of CO2. Historically diesel engines have been noisier than petrol, although modern diesels are now a lot quieter. Of course diesel costs marginally more than petrol but you do get more miles for your money.
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