Cartorial

Since the larger travel companies don't typically release their travel numbers until mid to late January, I thought you would be interested in seeing some of the projections for how the Holiday Season travel industry did in 2008.

Independent consumer watchdog group, InsuranceBureau.com reports auto insurance rates are on the rise across the country. The average auto insurance rate increase is 7 percent according to the Insurance Information Institute.

Happy New Years from the Cartorial team!

Most holiday motorists this week won’t give a first thought to tow truck operators, but if weather forecasts prove correct, many of them could come face-to-face with these servicemen. According to AAA’s estimate, 52.4 million Americans are expected to hit the highways this week to begin their holiday vacations ...

To make sure your car is ready for cold weather, CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, offers advice on how to winterize your car. "The harsh winter weather can amplify hidden problems that aren’t easy to spot during warm weather," said Tom Damon, CarMax ASE ...

InsuranceQuotesUS.com reports a sudden rise in auto insurance rates in the state of Georgia. Auto insurance premiums have gone up almost 7 percent on average in Georgia due to a new law that does not require insurance companies to get state approval before changing auto insurance rates.

If the Detroit Three receive a loan from the federal government, it could just prolong their lifespan without curing their illness, according to Edmunds.com. “Getting the loan is an important first piece of the puzzle, but will not be enough on its own,” remarked Edmunds.com Chief Executive Officer Jeremy ...

Two-thirds of Americans who use cell phones while driving believe it is safer to talk on a hands-free cell phone than on a hand-held device according to a new study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. However, scientific research shows that is simply not the case. ...

This week CarInsurance.com expanded its online car insurance platform into Delaware, Idaho, Nebraska, and Vermont. CarInsurance.com provides a simple platform so visitors can get a car insurance quote and purchase online car insurance. CarInsurance.com offers a lineup of auto insurance companies including Direct General, Progressive, Esurance, Unitrin Direct, Travelers, Safeco ...

If gas prices and hotel rates have you second guessing your vacation plans, San Francisco-based Lost Campers, www.LostCampersUsa.com, offers a cleverly designed alternative to pricey RVs and motor home charters. Founded by Australian natives Nick and Emma Thomson, Lost Campers has a fleet of completely outfitted, medium-sized Campervans for rent. ...