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Car insurance is a necessary cost of owning a car. Premiums have increased in recent years, and they’re particularly expensive for young drivers, who represent the biggest risk group. But it’s not all gloom and doom on the road because the best insurance companies offer no claims discounts for drivers who make no claims within a set period of time. Have a look at MoneySupermarket.com to find car insurance plans that include no claims bonuses.

Very basically, car insurance is a method of calculating risk. Factors that insurers consider are drivers’ age, income and marital status, and the type of car he or she drives considering factors such as technology, modifications and the likely cost of repair. Depending on these factors, insurers calculate the likelihood of an accident and charge a corresponding premium. In the event of an accident, a driver can claim against his insurance and the company will pay.
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Honda unveiled the all-new Accord Coupe Concept during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Expected to hit the streets this fall, the 2013 Accord will introduce three new features including: Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and the Honda-exclusive LaneWatch™ blind spot display. Regarding powertrains, the 2013 Accord Coupe will be offered in thre different types including a 2.4-liter direct-injected 4-cylinder, a 3.5-liter V-6 and a plug-in hybrid featuring a 120 kW electric motor.
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So you’re looking for the most inexpensive car on the market that will get you where you’re going safely. Fortunately, you’re in the right place, a list of the five cheapest, high-quality cars so you can spend your energy searching for free insurance quotes, or watching YouTube videos of dancing cats. With no further ado, here they are, five cars that won’t break the bank:

Nissan Versa 1.6S ($11,750)
Successor to the Nissan Almera, this sub-compact has just as much interior room as a mid-size Sedan and is giving the Toyota Yaris a run for its money. The 1.6S does not necessarily offer all the varieties of transmission (four speed automatic, variable transmission and six-speed manual) as other models of the Versa and you won’t get ABS or cruise control, but for that price are you surprised?

Smart ForTwo Pure ($13,240)
Second generation of a car with an automated manual transmission that feels every bit like a manual. Roll-down windows, no air conditioning and no stereo—no problem. It gets you where you’re going and since there’s only two seats you don’t have to feel guilty not slowing down for hitchhikers anymore. Also, a new universe of parking possibilities will be opened up to you.
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Welcoming the 2012, Mopar is ready to craft the Chrysler 200 sedan with its latest exterior parts. The artwork will take a stage at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). You can find it at the event by seeking Chrysler 200 Super S by Mopar, it will be easy, just beleive me. So what will you get from the modification? for Stage One, you can find a large chin spoiler at the front of the car along with satin chrome fog light trim, satin chrome grille surround and mesh in the upper and lower grilles. And for more decent look, the upper grille is gloss black with a recessed Chrysler wing badge.
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People have been talking about Infiniti following the unveiling of Sebastian Vettel’s SUV concept car, based on the FX50. But there’s another SUV that’s been getting attention on behalf of the Japanese automotive company: the QX, which is entering the second year of its second-generation redesign. Since its debut in March 2010, it has quickly established itself as an excellent family vehicle in terms of size and quality of appointments.

The biggest appeal is certainly the space, seating up to eight in its roomy interior, making the Infiniti QX the largest SUV among Infiniti’s luxury crossover models. They’re sticking with a good thing for 2012 and making very few changes, except for some tech updates (a Blind Spot Intervention system and 15-speaker Bose Cabin Surround), heating in the second-row seats and headlight washers. These changes are model specific depending on the Touring, Theatre, Wheel and Tyre or Technology Packages.
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BMW i and Dwell Media will host The Sustaethics Event on December 2, on the top floor of the Iconic Herzog & De Meuron car park 1111 Lincoln Road. Dwell, an established authority in design and innovation, has teamed up with BMW i to share their synergistic visions and honor the incredible technological achievement and social impact of the new BMW i3 Concept and i8 Concept– the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric vehicles to be made primarily of carbon fiber – which will be on display at the event.
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Integrated with each residence, City Ventures homes feature solar power design for gasoline-free living. The City Ventures earth-friendly neighborhoods, comprising over 190 homes, and they are currently under construction in the California cities of Signal Hill, Santa Barbara and Brea. Prices for these homes start in the high $200,000s.
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The all-new CR-V goes on sale in December. With a completely redesigned look and intelligent details inside and out, the CR-V is built for good times. It starts with a bold, new style, from the grille up front to the brake lights in back. Look inside and you’ll see a stylish interior loaded with high-tech touches like Pandora® internet radio compatibility and SMS text functionality.
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