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• Upside of Recession? Less Auto Fatalities

  Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 | posted by: Kristen Dreaper

  Of course, wearing a seatbelt and purchasing a car with airbags helps too.
  Changes in driving patterns and safety features both contributed to a 22 percent decline in road deaths between 2005 and 2009, Michael Sivak and Brandon Schoettle of the University of Michigan said in a report that studied federal data looking for the causes […]

• Another Top 10 Year-End List: Worst Handling Cars of 2010

  Thursday, December 30th, 2010 | posted by: Kristen Dreaper

  As the year ends, we have a tendency to take a look back and compile a best- and worst-of list of just about anything, from songs to product recalls to celebrity feuds. Obviously some lists are more important than others.
  Check out the worst handling cars of 2010 as rated by Motor Trend, and you won’t be […]

• Highway Deaths Lowest Since 1950

  Friday, September 10th, 2010 | posted by: Kristen Dreaper

  Finally, some statistics that you can feel good about!
  Highway deaths fell to 33,808 in the U.S. for the year 2009, the lowest number since 1950. The decline in traffic fatalities occurred even while estimated vehicle miles traveled in 2009 increased by 0.2 percent over 2008 levels, according to the Department of Transportation.
  In addition, 2009 saw […]

• Creating a Facebook Page for your Agency

  Monday, June 14th, 2010 | posted by: Kristen Dreaper

  Give your agency the edge with these tips on how to start a Facebook page for your agency and gather a following– it’s easier than you think!