Allstate has today announced the release of their Mini Roadside Service iPhone app that is set to go up against road side service providers such as GM’s OnStar.

This app will apparently give users the ability to quickly access service if they so encounter problems such as a dead battery, flat tire, running out of gas or any other automobile complications. Autopia says that non Mini owners can get down on the deal as well as Allstate has a similar program for sale at $119.95.

While the app isn’t as convenient as being built right into the car, like OnStar is, this will definitely give those a chance without GM vehicles to get down on some hassle free roadside assistance.

Tags: allstate, app, app store, Insurance, iPhone, mini roadside service, OnStar, roadside assistance

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Similar to the Toyota Safety Connect that was posted yesterday, select 2010 Lexus models will likewise come out with the same safety feature. The feature however will be known in a different name, the Lexus Enform Safety Connect.

The Lexus Enform Safety Connect includes service features which aims to make sure that the car owner is well protected. Among the safety and security features of the Lexus Enform Safety Connect includes:

• Automatic Collision Notification
• Stolen Vehicle Location
• Emergency Assistance Button (SOS)
• Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Available for both navigational and non-navigational equipped vehicles is priced at $264.90 per annual subscription but multi-year subscription packages are likewise available. For the people who are planning to get a new MY10 Lexus models, this service will be made complimentary for one year.

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Tags: car owner, emergency assistance, enform, Lexus, lexus models, my10, roadside assistance, safety and security, safety feature, security features, service features, subscription packages, Toyota, vehicle location

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Do you have a Ferrari? No? Me neither. But for those of you who do own such a car read on — Ferrari has reecntly announced that they will begin offering free roadside assistance for all of their cars that aren’t currently covered under warranty.

This means that if you have any model of Ferrari built after 1947 and said car breaks down, Ferrari will come to your rescue with your run-of-the-mill tow to an authorized mechanic in addition to paying for you to get back home (or to a hotel).

No word on North American availability but Italian Ferrari owners will apparantly get the treatment first with Europe getting it at a later date.

Press release after the break.
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Tags: 1947, Ferrari, out of warranty, roadside assistance, warranty

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Volvo Cars announces a great value added plan that many Volvo car owners may want to check out. This is the Safe and Sound Coverage plan, a program that covers tremendous value to buyers by wrapping a comprehensive list of benefits into one package.

“This is best-in-class coverage,” said Tassos Panas, Executive Vice President, Sales Operations. “Today, consumers are looking for value, and Volvo has built an overall coverage program that adds value and peace of mind to their ownership experience.”

The Safe + Sound Coverage Program includes:

• 5 years/60,000 miles Scheduled Maintenance
• 5 years/60,000 Coverage on Wear Items
• 5 years/60,000 Manufacturers Warranty
• 5 years/Unlimited Roadside Assistance (On Call program)

Features:

• 24/7 roadside assistance
• Towing to your nearest Volvo retailer
• Computerized trip routing/map service
• Lockout assistance
• Trip interruption expense benefits
• Car rental discounts
• Jump-starting, winching, battery failure, changing a flat or emergency gasoline delivery
• Volvo retailer locator

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Tags: battery failure, car owners, car rental discounts, coverage plan, coverage program, expense benefits, manufacturers warranty, ownership experience, peace of mind, program features, retailer locator, roadside assistance, sales operations, Volvo, Volvo, volvo car, volvo retailer

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Motorists eyeing the best pre-owned programs in the market today may want to shift their attention a bit to Hyundai. Hyundai’s certified pre-ownership program has suddenly found itself at number three in the non-luxury category, making 24 jumps since its debut two years ago. At the moment, it is trailing the Mini and the Volkswagen.

Those are quite glaring numbers and considering that Hyundai is aggressively exhausting all efforts to make its business flourish, it seems that Hyundai has become the people’s choice with their various tactics.

Here is what the CPO program of Hyundai offers:

• Vehicles up to five model years old with less than 60,000 miles are eligible
• 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty (from original purchase date)
• 150 point inspection
• $50 deductible
• Roadside assistance
• Rental car coverage (up to $35/day for up to 10 days per occurrence)
• Towing coverage (up to $75 per occurrence)
• Travel breakdown coverage (up to $375 per occurrence)
• Diagnostics
• Related damage for specific parts
• Fluids
• New car financing rates through Hyundai Motor Financing Company

These numbers may seem common but what you don’t see is what Hyundai provides as far as comfort and economical factors are concerned. But with practically the motoring industry acknowledging it, what else would you need to be convinced?

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In case you missed it, there was a daring truck driver who save the lives of two girls in a highway accident last October. The gallant hero was Jorge Orozco Sanchez. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has honored Colorado truck driver Jorge Orozco Sanchez with the 26th Goodyear North American Highway Hero Award, in recognition of his effort in saving two young girls after a horrific highway accident last October.

Orozco Sanchez was named the 2008 Highway Hero here at a special awards banquet during the Mid-America Trucking Show. With the award, he also received a $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond, a plaque and a specially designed ring.

Founded in 1983, the Goodyear North America Highway Hero program recognizes professional truck drivers and the often unnoticed, life-saving rescues and roadside assistance they provide as their jobs take them across North America.

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Tags: awards banquet, goodyear, goodyear tire rubber, goodyear tire rubber company, hero award, hero program, highway accident, jobs, jorge orozco, mid america trucking show, north america, professional truck drivers, roadside assistance, special awards

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