Study finds nine car models that could save your life

If you’re looking for safe cars, this is the list for you! There are a few models out there that have ZERO recorded fatalities and yet are still fairly popular vehicles.

Part of the safety comes from having a larger vehicle – it’s simple physics that the larger vehicle will do more damage but be less effected than the other, smaller, car that is involved in a 2 vehicle accident. That’s why larger SUV’s tend to have better safety numbers, at least in terms of serious injuries.

Nine car models are so safe they had a driver death rate of zero in a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The nine mostly 2011 models underscore how chances of dying in a car crash have fallen by a third in three years. Eight years ago, no car brand could make that claim, IIHS spokesman Russ Rader says. He points to improvements in car safety such as electronic stability control as making a huge improvement in preventing cars from crashing.

“We know from our vehicle ratings program that crash-test performance has been getting steadily better,” David Zuby, IIHS’ executive vice president, says in a statement. “These latest death rates provide new confirmation that real-world outcomes are improving, too.”

The nine models are the Audi A4 four-wheel-drive luxury car; Honda Odyssey minivan; Kia Sorento SUV; Lexus RX 350 four-wheel-drive luxury SUV; Mercedes-Benz GL-Class four-wheel drive luxury SUV; Subaru Legacy four-wheel-drive midsize car; Toyota Highlander hybrid four-wheel-drive SUV; Toyota Sequoia four-wheel-drive SUV; and Volvo XC90 four-wheel-drive luxury SUV.

Late-model SUVs have the lowest driver death rates among all cars, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. VPC

The latest study shows a wide disparity from the best vehicles to the worst, including three models that had driver death rates greater than 100 per 1 million registered vehicles. The study looks at driver deaths from 2009 to 2012, focusing on vehicles from the 2011 model year but including results as far back as the 2009 model year, depending on when the vehicle was redesigned. Study finds nine car models that could save your life

Vehicle Shipping To And From New York With Cobalt Auto

Heading to New York? Need to get your car, truck, or motorcycle transported quickly? Go with the best in the business, use the reliable shipping of Cobalt Auto Services.

Why choose Cobalt? We have years of experience moving all sorts of vehicles across the country, and even internationally through our extensive partner network. We guarantee that you’ll like our responsive customer service, fast quote time, and personalized service.

It doesn’t matter if you’re getting your car into NYC or heading upstate to Syracuse, Ithaca, Rochester, or anywhere else in New York. Cobalt has you covered – literally; if you’re in need of enclosed transport for your car we can arrange that as well! Visit our site today to find out more about NY car shipping: http://cobaltautoservices.com/us-transport/new-york-auto-transport/

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New York Car Shipping Tips

• Know what the weather will be like when you arrive or are having your vehicle picked up. The state is home to a wide range of weather and depending on the season it could be hot and humid to nearly blizzard like conditions – knowing what you’re getting into will make the transition much easier.
• Prepare for the road conditions. The roads in the state can take a toll on your vehicle. Be sure to have your car or truck looked over and get any small mechanical issues taken care of. It’s easier to do it now than to wait until you arrive and then have something go wrong!
• Remove personal belongings prior to transport. Take out all personal belongings and remove any add ons to the car such as bike racks and anything that extends past the “normal” dimensions of your vehicle. This will ensure safe transport of your vehicle and those around it.

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New Mexico Car Transport Options From Cobalt Auto

If you’re moving, even temporarily, and don’t have time to drive your car – let Cobalt Auto Transport Services take care of the headache for you. If you’re heading to or from New Mexico, or any other part of the US, we can help you out with our fast and free car shipping quotes.

Get your free New Mexico shipping quote here: http://cobaltautoservices.com/us/new-mexico/

Why choose Cobalt? Our long list of repeat customers will tell you it’s because of our fast turn around time, great customer service, and personalized service – from the initial quote to the delivery.

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New Mexico has a lot to offer, from the beautiful landscapes to great cities full of exciting adventures just waiting to happen. However, be sure to get yourself prepared for your trip in order to make the most out of it:

Tips For Shipping To New Mexico

• Plan ahead for weather – have you been to NM before? Do you know what the weather will be like this season? If you’re not sure, it will pay off to do some research ahead of time and figure out what it might be like. Getting your vehicle prepared ahead of time will let you get going right when you get into town instead of having to find a shop to take care of things – which can be a real hassle in a new area.
• Do you know what the roads will be like in the new area? Be sure to know what the conditions are like – will you need new or different tires? These seemingly small things can make a big difference.
• Remove personal items before shipping. No matter where you are getting your car, truck, or motorcycle shipped to, be sure to take out all personal belongings prior to having your vehicle picked up.

When you are ready to go, call us toll free at 855-242-8090 for your free quote, or visit the website and submit our fast free web quote form: http://cobaltautoservices.com/auto-shipping-quotes/

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Ten Assholes You Meet At Every Car Show

Heading to a car show soon? These stereotypes may have you thinking twice before you decide to go…or even worse, it may remind you of someone you know – hopefully not yourself!

Visit the source (see link at the end of the article) for even more hilarious comparisons:

Before you touch a car at a car show ask yourself one question; “do I own this car?” If the answer is no don’t lean on it while your friend takes a picture, sit in the driver seat and make “vroom, vroom” noises, or anything else inappropriate. If it is your car, do whatever you’d like.

Special mention goes to parents who don’t tell their young cherubs not to touch everything they see. Good for you for raising the next generation of enthusiasts, bad on you for not setting them straight.

Uh huh. I’m sure your stock V6 Mustang is one of the secret prototypes Ford made that can outrun a Ferrari 458. That is a thing I totally believe.

Reader Chris_K_F has this fool pretty well pegged:

“From the second he opens his mouth it’s obvious that he knows as much about cars as he does about the First Opium War. He makes wild claims of ridiculous 0-60 and 1/4 mile times and huge horsepower numbers. He will tell you all about he smoked a brand new GT-R or Shelby GT500, and how he’s going to do a ton of new mods soon or how he just had to take his turbos off because it was too fast to be street legal.”

No one likes a know-it-all, even if they do in fact know it all. Don’t be a jerk, like the type mcflipper encountered:

“If I compliment the shade of green on your Mercedes, the correct response is to say thank you, not ‘Actually, it’s called Sicilian Olive—and it’s Mercedes-Benz, by the way.'” Ten Assholes You Meet At Every Car Show

Reliable Montana Car Transport With Cobalt

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Why Choose Cobalt Auto Services?

At Cobalt we offer our customer’s great service that sets us apart in the industry. From completely customized quotes, to fast turn around time, to helpful assistance where needed, our many return clients know why so many choose to transport their vehicles with us. Get your vehicle shipped to or from Montana today: http://cobaltautoservices.com/auto-shipping-quotes/

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Tips For Your Montana Move

• Be prepared – are you going to be heading to Montana for the first time? Are you aware of the area and it’s conditions? This applies to anywhere that you may travel, but taking the time to find out ahead of your travel dates what the road conditions are like can really save you a huge headache. From Bozeman to Helena, it’s easy to find out what the conditions are like – usually the DOT website can help you.
• Know what the weather will be like when arrive – this applies as well to anywhere that you are going, but especially important if you are moving during the winter. The last thing you want to do is show up in an unprepared 2-wheel drive car in the middle of the winter!
• Take car of your vehicle – now is the time to fix any small issues that might be affecting your auto. Don’t put it off until after shipping; these things have a way of creeping up on you and causing issues when it is the biggest pain!

When you are ready to ship, call us toll free at 855-242-8090 or visit the website for your free quote. We look forward to serving your shipping needs.

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GOP rep.: 2014 a ‘bad year’ for car safety

Although car safety has been increasing for years and there are new technologies coming into play as we speak, 2014 has been marked by a large number of automotive recalls that have affected safety systems that many of us take for granted.

One of the biggest issues has been a recall of millions of vehicles due to malfunctioning airbags. This is a huge problem that has resulted in injuries and possible deaths – investigations are ongoing:

2014 has been a “bad year for auto safety,” a House Republican from Michigan said on Wednesday, citing widespread recalls that have impacted multiple car brands this year.

“I’m from the auto state, and I’m sorry to say it’s been a bad year for auto safety,” Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) said. “The latest danger for drivers? Malfunctioning air bags that can shoot shrapnel through the air and make a bad accident worse.”

Upton is the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The panel was holding a hearing Wednesday on the recall of defective airbags that were manufactured by Japanese auto part manufacturer Takata.

Upton said he is concerned about the way the recall of the faulty airbags have been handled by both the manufacturer and federal regulators who are supposed to ensure the safety of the U.S. auto industry.

“Drivers are being told their vehicle is subject to a recall but there are not enough parts to fix it, and if they do get a replacement, that airbag may be subject to the same safety failure in the future because we still don’t know if the root problem has been addressed,” Upton said.

“Even though millions of Takata air bags have inflated properly, saving lives and avoiding serious injuries in hundreds of thousands of accidents, any failure of an air bag to perform as designed in an automobile accident is incompatible with Takata’s standards for highest quality assurance,” Shimizu told the House panel.

“We are deeply sorry and anguished about each of the reported instances in which a Takata air bag has not performed as designed and a driver or passenger has suffered personal injuries or death,” Shimizu said. “Our sincerest condolences go out to all those who have suffered in these accidents and to their families.”

Takata’s initial recall of its airbags limited the scope of its notice to areas of the country where weather conditions are humid, which has been blamed for problems with the parts. The company has resisted calls from federal officials for a nationwide recall, but Schostek said Honda is issuing a wider notification for drivers on its own. “We understand that Takata has not identified or acknowledged any defect of the driver airbag inflaters,” he said. “We want to inform you that Honda is going to expand our existing regional safety improvement campaign on affected driver airbag inflaters to a national campaign.”  GOP rep.: 2014 a ‘bad year’ for car safety | TheHill

Easy Missouri Car Shipping Options With Cobalt

When you need to move or relocate, the last thing you want to worry about is how to get your vehicle shipped. Let Cobalt Auto Services help you by quickly shipping your vehicle to or from Missouri. We offer outstanding customer service and will give you a personalized quote that is based upon your needs – we will deliver your car or truck (or motorcycle) where you want it, when you want it there! We work with you to figure out the best route and timing that will meet your schedule and give you the best car shipping rate.

If you want to find out more about our Missouri shipping options, visit the website: http://cobaltautoservices.com/us/missouri-car-shipping/

Do you have any custom requirements or needs? Just let us know and we’ll be happy to help you. We offer enclosed (protected) shipping options as well as additional services for whatever you may need.

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Missouri Car Shipping Info

• Is your car or truck ready to go when it gets delivered? We will make sure it gets to its destination on time, but you can help by ensuring that any small repairs and other work is done before shipping. This way you get your vehicle in top shape, ready to go, right when it arrives. There is nothing worse than having your car show up and having to take care of work that could have been done beforehand.
• Are you prepared for the weather? Whether you are going to, or leaving, Missouri, know what the weather will be like at your destination. Being prepared for the weather can help you avoid some rough times – also ensure that you vehicle is up to it (Air conditioning charged, new wiper blades, etc).

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