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GM sued for selling info of 16 million drivers to insurance companies

Motor Authority

General Motors has been sued by the state of Texas for allegedly selling detailed driving records to insurance companies at a profit, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

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Auto Insurance Shopping Rose in Q3

AutoDealer Today

Trend was more pronounced for the segment than for property insurance.

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Car Insurance Will Keep Rising

AutoDealer Today

Forecaster expects continued rate increases, though smaller ones, this year.

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EVs Expensive to Insure

AutoDealer Today

Study finds that the cost far exceeds ICE insurance.

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Media post: Car Insurance Prices Set to Rise in 2025: What You Need to Know

Best Selling Cars Blog

Car insurance premiums are expected to increase significantly in 2025, with experts projecting a rise of 7-10% on average. – Distracted Driving : The persistent issue of distracted driving continues to cause accidents, raising insurance costs. This is due to the potentially higher medical costs and increased risk of lawsuits.

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Media post: Why do People Drive Without Insurance Coverage?

Best Selling Cars Blog

Driving without insurance coverage is an issue that carries significant consequences, yet it remains a common practice among motorists. Some drivers opt to take this risk due to financial constraints, finding the cost of insurance premiums unaffordable or unjustifiably high relative to their income or perceived need.

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Car sharing clubs under threat as insurance costs soar

Autocar

Some have been operating since the 1970s, but in the past five years they have witnessed major rises in their insurance costs to the point that their viability is now under threat. Until recently, its fleet of five hatchbacks cost £6600 to insure, but at its last renewal the premium rose to £18,000.

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