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Cars: AICPA Tells Taxpayers to Check IRS Rules Before Deciding to Donate Used Car to
AICPA Tells Taxpayers to Check IRS Rules Before Deciding to Donate Used Car to Charity
Save the Deduction or Make a Bigger Down Payment on a New Car To Get Extra Mileage Out of the Deduction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- High gas prices are causing many Americans to think about buying a more fuel efficient vehicle, but if you think you can donate your old car to charity and then take a hefty tax deduction, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants advises you to brush up on the rules because they may be different than you remember.
"Taxpayers usually can't write off the full market value of a vehicle they donate to charity, but many taxpayers don't realize that the federal rules changed in 2005," Tom Ochsenschlager, vice president of taxation for the AICPA, said.
"Taxpayers have to meet strict IRS requirements in order to claim more than a $500 deduction," Ochsenschlager said. "Many donated vehicles are clunkers," he said. "They don't have a high resale value, and the charities don't get much money for them." Ochsenschlager said the taxpayer's deduction can't be more than what the charity received, except under special cir*****stances:
-- The charitable organization uses it to perform some of its regular
charitable activities -- for example, using the vehicle to deliver
food if providing food is part of the organization's regular function.
-- The charity makes a major improvement to the vehicle -- replacing the
engine would qualify, but not a minor repair or routine maintenance.
-- The charity gives the vehicle away or sells it for significantly less
than fair market value to someone who is underprivileged, so long as
the charity's purpose is to provide vehicles to poor or distressed
individuals who need one.
Ochsenschlager said if one of these conditions is met, the taxpayer may take a deduction for the vehicle's fair market value. "It's a good idea to check with the charity to find out its plans for the vehicle before you donate it, so you'll know whether a fair market value deduction is possible," he said.
For cars in good condition that will be used by the charity as described above, he recommended consulting a used car buying guide, such as the Kelley Blue Book, to determine the fair market value. He said taxpayers must use the private party sale estimate, not the dealer retail value of a similar vehicle, as the basis for the fair market value.
"Don't forget to get the necessary paperwork to substantiate the deduction," Ochsenschlager cautioned. He said taxpayers claiming more than $500 have to get a receipt from the charity substantiating the contribution on IRS Form 1098-C. The form includes the donor's name and taxpayer identification number, the vehicle identification number and whether any of the three exceptions described above apply.
"Get extra mileage out of the deduction by making a bigger down payment on a new car or by putting the money in your automobile repair fund," Ochsenschlager said. "You'll have reduced the overall cost of financing the new car or saved some money for future costs."
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, September 06 @ 09:40:00 CDT (6 reads)
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Cars: Chrysler LLC Begins Production of New Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Chrysler LLC Begins Production of New Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Advanced two-mode hybrid system available in Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen
- Intelligent implementation of new manufacturing processes manages quality, cost
- Two-mode hybrid technology provides fuel-saving benefits of a full-hybrid system, including electric-only operation
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 22 -- Chrysler LLC's Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) began rolling off the assembly line this week at its Newark (Delaware) Assembly Plant. Chrysler is offering the two-mode hybrid powertrain on both vehicles built at the plant, Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen.
In order to smoothly add one of the automotive industry's most advanced technologies into their established build process, cross-functional launch teams conducted highly accurate, cost-effective computer simulation of new assembly processes. Similar efforts were conducted at tooling suppliers.
"The implementation of this new manufacturing process was done intelligently, with both quality and cost in mind," said Joe Ozdowy, Plant Manager of Newark Assembly. "I'd like to congratulate and thank the team for their dedication while bringing these important new products to market to help satisfy the changing needs of our Dodge and Chrysler customers."
"The members of UAW Local 1183 continue to prove that they have the expertise, the experience, the training and the professionalism to successfully accomplish the most demanding and complex work," said Larry Dixon, President of UAW Local 1183. "This demonstration of excellence is something the men and women of UAW 1183 and UAW 1212 should be proud of."
The production of early pilot vehicles was done on the plant's assembly line which helped to root out anomalies early in the pre-production process, helping to ensure a higher quality launch.
Production of vehicles with the hybrid powertrain differs in several ways from production of those with conventional powertrains. New processes were implemented to accommodate HEV production, including a unique powertrain assembly process, and ergonomic-assist systems to aid in new functions, such as HEV battery installation.
There are several unique components associated with HEV production that are installed at the plant, including:
-- 300-volt battery
-- Two-mode transmission
-- Torque power inverter module (TPIM)
-- Electric air conditioning
-- Auxiliary power module
-- High-voltage cables (AC and DC)
-- Hydro-electric power steering pump
-- Hybrid gate way module
-- Cooling module
Dodge Durango was the leader in its segment for initial quality, according to J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Initial Quality Study(SM). With the advent of HEV production, a new series of error-proofing processes was put in place to ensure continued quality excellence.
"We are proud of the highly skilled and dedicated employees at Chrysler's Newark plant," Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner said. "The employees at Newark Assembly continue to work hard to ensure the success of this new product line, and we are looking forward to these new hybrid vehicles being available to the public."
The Advanced Two-mode Hybrid System
Chrysler LLC's advanced, state-of-the-art two-mode full hybrid system -- developed in partnership with General Motors, Daimler and The BMW Group -- integrates proven automatic-transmission technology with a patented hybrid-electric drive system to deliver the world's first two-mode full hybrid.
As a result of low- and high-speed electrically variable transmission (EVT) modes, the system is defined as a "two-mode hybrid." In addition, the sophisticated fuel-saving system incorporates four fixed-gear ratios for high efficiency and power-handling capabilities. During the two EVT modes, the system can use the electric motors to improve fuel economy, acceleration, and for regenerative braking to utilize energy that would normally be lost during braking or deceleration. The energy is stored in the batteries for later use.
The system's two modes are optimized for city and highway driving.
In the first mode -- at low speed and with light loads -- the vehicle can operate in three ways:
-- Electric power only
-- Engine power only
-- Any combination of engine and electric power
The two-mode hybrid provides all of the fuel-saving benefits of a full-hybrid system, including electric-only operation. In this mode, the engine is "shut off," with the vehicle moving under electric-only power at low speed. The result is a significant reduction in fuel consumption in heavy stop-and-go traffic.
The second mode is used primarily at highway speeds. In addition to electric assist, the second mode provides full power from engine when conditions demand it, such as when passing, pulling a trailer or climbing a steep grade.
Pricing for the full-size 4x4 sport-utility hybrid electric vehicles is nearly $8,000 below the competition. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the new 2009 Dodge Durango HEMI(R) Hybrid is $45,340, including $800 for destination. The MSRP for the new 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI Hybrid is $45,570, including $800 for destination. Additionally, customers are expected to receive an estimated tax credit of $1,800.
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, September 06 @ 08:05:00 CDT (7 reads)
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Cars: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Chrysler, Behr Over Dayton Toxic Plume
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Chrysler, Behr Over Dayton Toxic Plume
DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 3 -- The Columbus, Ohio law firm of Leeseberg & Valentine today announced the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of residents living near the Behr Dayton Thermal Plant. The suit demands that defendants Behr America, Inc., Behr Dayton Thermal Products, LLC and Behr Dayton Thermal Plant, LLC, current owners of the facility, and Chrysler, LLC, former owner, make financial restitution for damages to residents caused by the Behr VOC Plume.
The class action lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the Court of Common Pleas, Montgomery County. The class includes all persons who live in, or who have spent significant time in, neighborhoods near the plant, located at 1600 Webster Street in Dayton. The suit defines these neighborhoods as bounded roughly by Stanley Ave., Deeds Ave., Herman Ave and Vermont Ave. to the southwest; and by McCook Ave. and Kettering Field Park, to the northwest. At issue is a cloud of underground poisonous vapor, called a plume, that is rising from contaminated ground water.
"The United States Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the damage caused to residents living near the plant. Those who caused the damage need to be held accountable for the damages and injuries they caused. The time is now to provide these residents with relief and medical oversight, not tomorrow, when it may be too late for many of them," attorney Anne Valentine, a partner with Leeseberg & Valentine, said in announcing the suit today.
"Our clients are angry and they are scared. This danger has been known about since 1998, yet a decade later major questions have yet to be answered. Those who created the problem have yet to assume full responsibility. Our lawsuit begins the process of holding the wrongdoers responsible for their disregard of the health and safety of these residents." Attorney Valentine said.
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, September 06 @ 07:31:20 CDT (9 reads)
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Cars: Mercedes-Benz Partners with Pangaea - The Global Sustainability Expedition of
Mercedes-Benz Partners with Pangaea - The Global Sustainability Expedition of Mike Horn
Visionary Explorer Mike Horn Sails State-of-the-Art Pangaea Boat to New York's Battery Park to Promote Sustainable Mobility
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- One of the most remarkable voyages of exploration ever undertaken -- a four-year global trans-navigation by sea and land launched by South African adventurer-explorer Mike Horn -- makes its U.S. debut today in Pangaea, a 115-foot state-of-the-art sailboat currently moored in New York City's Battery Park from September 4-6, 2008*.
Mercedes-Benz is partner and main sponsor of the overall Pangaea Project, a campaign to educate young people about conserving natural resources. The Pangaea expedition's philosophy and objective fits with Mercedes-Benz's approach in developing pioneering technologies that will contribute towards emission-free mobility.
In the course of the 4-year expedition, Mercedes-Benz will support the project teams at different land stations with vehicles including its M-, GL-, and R-Class BlueTEC vehicles that get 20-30 percent better fuel economy relative to comparable gasoline engines. Mercedes-Benz 2009 ML 320, GL 320 and R 320 BlueTEC luxury SUV models meet the demanding criteria specified in the U.S. BIN5 (50-state) emissions standards.
About Mike Horn and Pangaea
Explorer Mike Horn has undertaken exceptional feats of endurance and determination. Among his exploits include Latitude Zero, an 18-month cir*****navigation of the Earth around the Equator, Arktos Expedition, a solo cir*****navigation of the Arctic Circle lasting 27 months, and the North Pole Winter Expedition, the first ever night expedition to the North Pole.
The Pangaea ship is purpose-built taking over 22,000 hours of design time and marine expertise to incorporate numerous state-of-the-art sustainable technologies and features the latest communication technology. Pangaea is the biggest polar exploration sailboat ever built and integrates solar panels to power its piloting and lighting systems, a recyclable aluminum hull, trawling nets for collecting bottles and plastics in open water, and several other ecologically sustainable elements.
The Greek word PANGAEA means "all Earth," which is also an acronym for Horn's Pan Global Adventure for Environmental Action that will cover 62,140 miles, reaching the North and South Poles and crossing all the Earth's continents and oceans. Horn's mission is to unite cultures through the Young Explorers Program with a powerful message designed to create environmental solutions for future generations.
Over 144 students aged 13 to 20 will join Mike Horn on this amazing odyssey and partake in environmental projects. During each leg of the expedition, educational specialists will join the students to share their knowledge about fauna and flora to help them understand the fragile, but necessary interaction between man and nature.
The Pangaea Project will focus on the following activities:
-- Water - emphasizing the need to study and monitor the oceans, their bio-diversity and the impact humans have on them while also engaging in ocean clean-ups and debris removal of coastlines and water sources.
-- Biodiversity - studying and understanding flora and fauna with a focus on achieving a balanced ecosystem for future generations.
-- Social Community - aiding and educating local communities on optimizing limited water supplies in local villages while improving sanitary and hygiene conditions to become self-sustainable.
After leaving New York's Battery Park City, Mike Horn sets sail on the Pangaea Expedition towards Punta Arenas in Chile in the first stage of his epic journey to Antarctica, where Horn will trek to the South Pole. Pangaea's route will take Horn to Australasia, China and Russia, on his way to the North Pole and Greenland. Horn will sail to North and South America and back to Punta Arenas, Chile.
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, September 06 @ 07:27:50 CDT (7 reads)
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Cars: Federal Signal and 3M Launch New Electronic Vehicle Registration Solution
Federal Signal and 3M Launch New Electronic Vehicle Registration Solution
UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., Aug. 20 -- Federal Signal Corporation's Safety and Security Systems Group, a leader in advancing security and well-being, today announced that its PIPS Technology subsidiary has entered into a cooperative marketing agreement with 3M Corporation to provide an electronic vehicle registration (EVR) solution to the transportation market segment.
"3M is committed to delivering innovative solutions to complex problems that our customers are facing," said Terry Griffith, international marketing manager and EVR program manager for 3M's Traffic Safety Systems Division. "Partnerships like this enable our 70 plus subsidiaries around the world to work with customers to develop and deploy comprehensive systems that improve the safety of a country's infrastructure."
The PIPS and 3M solution improves compliance with the vehicle registration process, and it provides revenue to governments to help improve transportation systems. Additionally, EVR enhances public safety and security, increases the accuracy and timeliness of vehicle registration data and reduces the overall costs to administer and maintain a vehicle registration system.
EVR is a fully integrated, turnkey solution that incorporates automated license/number plate recognition (ALPR/ANPR) technology from PIPS and passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. The solution can automatically identify vehicles and validate the identity, status and authenticity of the data associated with that vehicle through vehicle registration databases, insurance information, property tax records, or other characteristics that may be tied to the vehicle.
The first EVR system deployed by PIPS and 3M is online in Bermuda. Bermuda was losing nearly $2.5 million in annual revenue due to non-compliance of the vehicle registration process. Since the deployment of EVR in Bermuda, the non-compliance rate has been reduced by 50% according to estimates from Bermuda's Ministry of Tourism and Transport.
"This is a great partnership with tremendous potential for both companies," said Michael K. Wons, vice president and general manager of Federal Signal's Public Safety Systems Division. "This is a clearly defined need with global opportunity. 3M has been a global leader in the transportation market for more 60 years. Federal Signal has been providing safety and security solutions for more than 100 years, and our PIPS subsidiary is the ALPR world leader in the transportation sector. When industry leaders come together to meet customers' emerging needs, new robust solutions emerge. This is a great partnership and we're excited about the possibilities."
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, September 06 @ 06:15:00 CDT (5 reads)
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Cars: Hyundai Collaborates With HKS USA to Unveil Genesis Coupe at SEMA Show
Hyundai Collaborates With HKS USA to Unveil Genesis Coupe at SEMA Show
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced that HKS USA, Inc. will create a high-performance Genesis Coupe 2.0t for the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The all-new, rear-wheel drive Hyundai model will make its SEMA debut at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 4 - Nov. 7, 2008. HKS, the leading manufacturer of premium performance parts, is the second company to join Hyundai for this year's SEMA show.
"Genesis Coupe has the basic DNA that HKS looks for -- an excellent chassis, rear-wheel drive, aggressive styling and a new generation turbo-charged engine. These attributes provide the opportunity for HKS to maximize the Genesis Coupe driving performance capabilities for the serious driving enthusiast," said Rick Lafferty, president, HKS USA, Inc. "HKS is allocating R&D, engineering and prototyping resources to lay the groundwork for HKS-brand Genesis Coupe performance parts. We are looking forward to working with Hyundai to realize the full performance potential of the Genesis Coupe."
The HKS plan for the Genesis Coupe includes a HKS GT Turbo upgrade to maximize horsepower and torque, HKS engine internals, HKS limited-edition turbo exhaust system, HKS Super Mega Flow Intake System, HKS Engine Management and HKS Hipermax III fully-adjustable suspension.
"We've designed Genesis Coupe from the start to be tuner-friendly," said John Krafcik, vice president, Product Development and Strategic Planning, Hyundai Motor America. "Partnering with an industry leader like HKS is a terrific way for us to stretch the performance envelope of Genesis Coupe."
The HKS Genesis Coupe will also showcase functional ground effects designed by Ken Style, HKS Time-Attack cars' aerodynamic partner. The interior will emphasize driver comfort and control with HKS electronics including CAMP2 that monitors up to 24 data signals from the Genesis OBD2 and programmable calculations for fuel costs, average fuel consumption and fuel efficiency in real time.
HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE HIGHLIGHTS
-- Hyundai's first rear-wheel drive sports car
-- 306 horsepower (est.) from enhanced 3.8-liter V6 from Genesis sedan
-- Standard 210 horsepower (est.) turbocharged, intercooled inline four
cylinder
-- Genesis Coupe arrives in the spring of 2009 as a 2010 model
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, September 06 @ 05:45:19 CDT (6 reads)
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Cars: WABCO Premieres Breakthrough Technology for Driver Assistance at IAA Commercia
WABCO Premieres Breakthrough Technology for Driver Assistance at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2008
New Autonomous Emergency Braking System Assists Driver in Reducing Risks of Collisions
BRUSSELS, September 3 -- WABCO Holdings Inc., one of the world's leading providers of electronic braking, stability, suspension and transmission automation systems for heavy duty commercial vehicles, will present the industry's first autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2008 in Hanover, Germany.
WABCO's revolutionary system minimizes the response time for a vehicle to brake in collision imminent situations with moving or stopped vehicles because the AEB system reacts faster than the driver. It ensures the most effective deceleration and can bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
Integrating diverse data about road traffic from video and laser distance sensors, WABCO's new AEB system processes this complex information using its state-of-the-art algorithm to significantly enhance object dimensioning and anticipate imminent danger.
WABCO's breakthrough AEB technology detects, analyzes and reacts to moving as well as stopped vehicles as the system simultaneously interfaces with braking and other systems in the truck such as engine, transmission and stability control to assist the driver.
"With rear-end and junction collisions accounting for nearly half of all commercial vehicle accidents, we are passionate about breaking new ground to continuously improve vehicle and road safety," said Jean-Christophe Figueroa, WABCO Vice President, Vehicle Dynamics and Control. "In our leadership position as an integrator of commercial vehicle electronic architecture and control systems, we continue to demonstrate our ability to pioneer innovative driver assistance technologies such as adaptive cruise control, OnGuard(TM) collision mitigation system and now autonomous emergency braking."
WABCO's new AEB system will be available worldwide to truck and bus original equipment manufacturers in 2010.
In February 2008, WABCO introduced OnGuard(TM), the first collision mitigation system (CMS) with active braking for commercial vehicles in North America. A radar-based adaptive cruise control system, OnGuard's active braking improves vehicle safety by applying foundation brakes to alert the driver when a pre-set, forward-looking distance is compromised, optimizing reaction time.
Introduced in 2004, WABCO's adaptive cruise control (ACC) monitors distances in front of a commercial vehicle and improves braking reaction time through an algorithm-enhanced system that combines a radar sensor, yaw rate sensor and electronic control unit in a single housing.
DAS technology: CEO keynote and live demonstration at IAA Commercial Vehicles
At IAA's "Hazardous Goods Day" symposium on September 26, WABCO CEO Jacques Esculier will highlight industry developments in driver assistance systems in the Convention Center from 12:00 to 12:30. Following this keynote speech, a truck equipped with WABCO's new AEB system will perform emergency braking during a live demonstration from 13:30 to 14:00 outside the Convention Center.
WABCO at IAA 2008: Hall 26, Booth B14
Where: Hanover, Germany - Exhibition Center Hanover
When: September 23 through October 2
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, September 06 @ 05:40:00 CDT (6 reads)
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Cars: PGA TOUR Pro Bubba Watson's Golf Ball Drive Attempt Across Mississippi Ri
PGA TOUR Pro Bubba Watson's Golf Ball Drive Attempt Across Mississippi River Falls Just Short and Lands 'In the Drink' During Inaugural Event of 2008 BMW Championship
Watson announces $10,000 donation to Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides college scholarships to deserving high school caddies, at event
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2 -- PGA TOUR pro Bubba Watson, the TOUR's leader in average distance per drive, today welcomed the BMW Championship to St. Louis by attempting to drive a golf ball over the Mississippi River -- ceremonially kicking off the BMW Championship. Unfortunately, in the shadow of the St. Louis Arch, Watson's 560-yard shot-attempt fell short and landed in the Mighty Mississippi as Rams Wide Receiver Dane Looker and Punter Donnie Jones -- who both also attempted to drive the ball to Illinois -- looked on.
The BMW Championship, the third leg in the PGA TOUR's Playoffs for the FedExCup, will take place at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis from September 2-7th. BMW offered to donate an Evans Scholarship in the name of each athlete able to succeed at the feat. Evans Scholarships are awarded to deserving high school caddies and provide full tuition and housing grants. Despite not clearing the river, Watson, who is passionate supporter of the Evans Scholars, announced that he will donate $10,000 to the Foundation.
Since its founding in 1930, the Evans Scholars Foundation has provided more than 8,600 Evans Scholarships to golf caddies across the U.S. BMW donates all proceeds of the BMW Championship to the Evans Scholars Foundation. Last year, those proceeds totaled $2.4 million.
"We congratulate Bubba Watson on attempting to make such a dramatic shot -- and thank him for helping us ceremonially kick-off what we are sure is going to be a great BMW Championship," said Jim O'Donnell, president of BMW of North America.
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, September 06 @ 05:40:00 CDT (6 reads)
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Cars: IRC Research Do*****ents Higher Injury Claim Costs With Lighter Weight Vehicle
IRC Research Do*****ents Higher Injury Claim Costs With Lighter Weight Vehicles
Implications of Rising Gas Prices Considered
MALVERN, Pa., Aug. 26 -- The cost of auto injury claims involving lighter-weight vehicles tends to be higher than the cost of claims involving heavy vehicles, according to new research from the Insurance Research Council (IRC). These findings may have important implications for those seeking to understand how higher gas prices will affect auto insurance costs.
IRC found that the average auto injury claim payment in accidents involving lighter-weight vehicles was 14.3 percent greater than the average payment in accidents involving heavy vehicles. These findings suggest that, as rapidly rising gas prices prompt more drivers to choose lighter and more fuel-efficient vehicles, the average cost of injury claims arising from motor vehicle accidents can be expected to climb.
"The impact of higher gas prices on drivers, accident severity, and insurance costs is anything but simple," said Elizabeth A. Sprinkel, senior vice president of the IRC. "Our findings indicate that higher average claim costs associated with lighter vehicles have the potential to offset, to some extent, whatever beneficial effects might occur from less driving. It's far too early to know how all these effects together will influence insurance claim costs."
To investigate the potential impact of rising gas prices on insurance claim costs, IRC analyzed 9,140 personal injury protection (PIP) claims closed with payment in 2007. Data for these claims were collected as part of the IRC's most recent auto injury closed claim study, summarized in the report, Auto Injury Insurance Claims: Countrywide Patterns in Treatment, Cost, and Compensation, 2008 Edition. IRC compared average total claim payments for the lightest 25 percent of the vehicles involved in accidents resulting in PIP claims with average total claim payments for the heaviest 25 percent of vehicles. Only claims involving automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles were examined. Claims involving fatalities or permanent total disabilities were excluded to eliminate the distorting effects of these few claims on average cost calculations.
Of all vehicles involved in PIP claims closed in 2007, 25 percent weighed 2,771 pounds or less, and another 25 percent weighed 3,726 pounds or more. The average payment for claims in the lighter-weight group was $5,554 -- 14.3 percent greater than the $4,859 average payment for claims in the higher-weight group.
IRC found additional evidence confirming the greater seriousness of injuries involving lighter-weight vehicles. Among claimants in heavier vehicles, 46 percent lost no time from work following their accidents. In contrast, only 38 percent of claimants in the lighter-weight vehicles lost no time from work. Claimants injured in lighter-weight vehicles were also 12 percent more likely to be hospitalized following their injury than were claimants in heavier vehicles.
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Posted by Cars on Saturday, September 06 @ 05:30:00 CDT (6 reads)
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Cars: Latitude(R) Tour Tire Is Michelin's Smartest Tire Ever, Designed Specific
Latitude(R) Tour Tire Is Michelin's Smartest Tire Ever, Designed Specifically for Crossover Vehicles and Increased Fuel-Efficiency
GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 3 -- Growing popularity, increased fuel efficiency and versatility all combine to make the crossover sport utility vehicle (CUV) a popular choice for today's consumer. Crossover SUVs are unlike any other vehicle and demand a tire unlike any other. The new MICHELIN(R) Latitude(R) Tour tire is uniquely designed for CUVs and accentuates the features that make these vehicles so popular, providing the strength and confidence of a truck tire with the ride and comfort of a passenger car tire.
Now available, the Latitude(R) Tour tire is the longest lasting, most fuel efficient tire in its class, offering greater comfort in wet conditions* and a quiet, comfortable ride.
"Designing a tire to match the unique characteristics of a crossover vehicle was a welcomed challenge," said John M. Soule, light-truck brand category manager, Michelin Americas Small Tires. "Many people buy these vehicles because they are typically more fuel efficient and comfortable than an SUV, yet they still demand truck-like strength and versatility. The Latitude Tour tire compliments these features perfectly and also adds fuel-efficiency benefits and class-leading performance in other key areas, including tread life."
Advanced technology and obsessive engineering make the MICHELIN Latitude Tour tire the longest lasting, most fuel-efficient crossover tire in its class*. Michelin utilized its advanced MaxTouch Construction(TM), combined with special tread compounds, to allow the Latitude Tour tire to deliver 33 percent more miles than the nearest competitive tire in its class*, making it a true eco-friendly tire. The MaxTouch Construction technology also affords a tire design innovation that delivers dramatically improved tread life without sacrificing performance and is backed by a 65,000-mile manufacturer's limited warranty. MaxTouch Construction optimizes the way a tire comes into contact with the surface, helping to reduce unnecessary friction. The result is better fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions**.
Extensive wet-road testing led to the advanced water evacuating tread pattern featuring open cir*****ferential grooves and two-dimensional (2D) interlocking sipes. The sipes are special tread features that lock together during braking or turning maneuvers for more strength, while leaving open channels for water to pass through. In addition, a newly developed silica-based compound works together with the 2D sipes to deliver shorter braking distances on wet roads.
Crossovers offer the ride and handling of a passenger car without sacrificing the utility and convenience of an SUV. MICHELIN Latitude Tour tires take that ride to a new level. Michelin Comfort Control Technology combines several tire features to deliver the quietest, most comfortable ride available from Michelin. Precision manufacturing and unparalleled quality control help insure tires are masterfully formed, greatly reducing vibration at highway speed. Even the tread pattern is acoustically tuned, offering a tire that's literally in harmony with the road.
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