A Lot of Insurance Quotes

Samsung Crescent Racing head to round four of the 2011 British Superbikes Championship at Thruxton in Hampshire this weekend, looking to build on their already impressive standings in the BSB title race.

John Hopkins, currently second in the title standings, will be looking to continue his run of four consecutive podium finishes that have made him joint leader in the BSB Podium Credits table. However, as a series rookie, Hopkins concedes that as he’s never ridden the Thruxton circuit before – one of the fastest in the series – he’ll have a tough weekend ahead.

Team-mate Jon Kirkham is more familiar with the circuit, through his British Superstock exploits. And a Read full post…

The U.S. Department of Energy makes it easy for consumers to find out which cars are most fuel-efficient. For 2011, the agency has offered a list of the most fuel-efficient cars in America at “Fueleconomy.gov’s Top Ten EPA-Rated Fuel Sippers.” Not surprisingly, only hybrids and electric vehicles made the list. We’ve taken it a step further and offered a few more details, including pricing, on the top five.

5. 2011 Lexus CT 200h

It might surprise you to see a luxury car in with the Fuel Sippers, but there it is. The 4-cylinder hatchback defies your preconceived ideas about hatchbacks, offering the luxury Lexus drivers expect. This sporty little number gets 43 mpg in the city and 40 on the highway. Getting Read full post…

Last weekend saw the Jack Neal Memorial Rally take place at Blyton in Lincolnshire where 16-year-old Carnforth driver Arron Newby was in action, partnered by Wiseman Dairies BRC co-driver Julian Wilkinson once again.

Comprising a round of the Junior 1000 Championship, the pair were ready to take the challenge to the front-runners following their success the previous weekend and their TEG Sport prepared Micra did not let them down, with the crew finishing third overall and just losing out on second place by two seconds.

The day dawned with good weather and 12 stages of smooth tarmac awaited the crews for the action packed day ahead. Read full post…

Independent insurance agents are raising concerns over a General Motors promotion that offers car buyers in the Pacific Northwest a year of free liability and damage insurance from MetLife Auto & Home.

Hoping to put more drivers in Oregon and Washington behind the wheels of its late model cars, General Motors last week announced that drivers in these states who take delivery of a new 2010, 2011 or 2012 GM car, truck or crossover before Sept. 6 will receive a year’s coverage from MetLife Auto & Home, a company which does business through independent agents.

This departure by the insurer from the agency distribution system has some agents concerned.

Bob Rusbuldt, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America president and chief executive officer, said the marketing campaign presents a bevy of legal issues, which his group has outlined to the insurer.

“We have raised licensing and regulatory concerns, along with important consumer issues,” Rusbuldt said. “MetL

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A number of media experts in the UK offered up their views following the decision by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation to close its tabloid News of the World after this Sunday’s edition, as a result of an escalating phone hacking scandal, as follows:

Claire Enders, Head of Enders Analysis Media Consultancy -

“Our view is that this does not mean the News of the World will be closed. It will simply mean that there will be a seven day Sun. The stain on the brand was going to be permanent, and this is a perfectly sensible decision.”

Steven Barnett, Professor of Communications, Westminster University -

“Astonishing. I’m completely gob smacked. Talk about a nuclear option. You’ve got

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