One thing that people hate about online car insurance is the waiting period. But perhaps other car insurance companies can take their cue from The Buzz, Australia’s new offering for busy individuals who want to manage their car insurance needs in a flash.

Among the highlights include a 60 second quick quote and simple language. It also includes a host of other online ’self-serve’ features consumers have requested, including Live Chat. Consumers can also choose exactly what insurance cover they want for their car, and only pay for that.

“The Buzz has been developed from the voice of Australians,” Ms Johnson said.
“People told us they want insurance products and services that are flexible and that suit their own needs. Importantly, they want choice and control over what they do – after all, that’s why they’re using the internet.

(Source) Press

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A lot of the attention these days is on the Honda Insight. However, that is not all they have under their wing. And one of the overlooked vehicles that is still popular these days is the Honda Civic. And if reports hold true, we may yet see the future of the Civic, reportedly set to come out by 2012.

According to Japanese automotive magazine Mag-X, Honda is finalising the design and details for the 2012 Civic, and if the magazine is to be believed, we’ll see different sedan, coupe and hatch versions for different markets, much the same as with the current model.

The buzz around is that the new Honda Civic will come out with a hybrid version as well as a 1.5 petrol mill. This picks off from the line of Honda vehicles where the Insight is gaining ground. So if that were to be the case, it only makes sense that Honda will consider unveiling hybrid versions for their vehicles. In fact it would not be surprising if all their vehicles would suddenly come out with their separate and independent hybrid versions in the future.

-> New York Auto Insurance

(Source) Motor Report

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The Indianapolis 500 is the buzz of the town these days and while the participants are getting ready to race, the matter of truck assistance for towing and recovery needs to be addressed. And this year, Hino Trucks are set to debut to act as support for the Speedway during the 2009 racing season.

“This is the start of a new chapter for Hino in racing,” says Glenn Ellis, Vice President of Marketing for Hino Trucks. “Hino Trucks has been a sponsor of Team Penske Indy Racing League race team for the past five years and our newly increased exposure at the speedway is a unique opportunity to demonstrate Hino product capabilities trackside.”

Race car support is apparent and the need for reliable trucks to do the dirty work is equally important to ensure driver and vehicle safety. Hino Trucks has been around and surely they will be an integral part for the Indianapolis 500, ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ on Memorial Day weekend.

(Source) Press

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In what is looking like a hit and miss situation, Birla Tires, a leading manufacture of automobile tires, is once again shutting down from January 19 to 31 due to the falling market demand and prices.

This is not the first time that Birla Tires has closed shop. Earlier, the unit had shut down its operations from December 17 to 31 last citing the same reason. The company, however, had resumed its operation on January 1 and assured to engage the casual workers whenever they were required.

‘‘But we again decided to stop production on account of falling demands and sales as well,’’ said a senior manager of the company.

The practice is drawing some holes from the trade unions, citing another plant in Uttaranchal which is still in operation.

‘‘If the company goes ahead with its no work no pay decsion and government authorities do not pay any attention towards our pleas, we would launch a series of agitations next month,’’ he warned.

(Source) Express Buzz

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