Few insurers cut rates for new electronic safety devices

[rcjordan]

Most insurers aren't yet ready to give a break to car owners who invest in automatic braking or other new electronic technologies

http://www.wral.com/few-insurers-cut-rates-for-new-electronic-safety-devices/15763044/

I am shocked.  Shocked, I tell you.

[Rupert]

No good.  The good news is kids get cheaper insurance in the UK if they agree to be tracked:

http://www.confused.com/car-insurance/black-box/telematics-explained

[Brad]

OTOH insurers are giving a break to cars with anti-theft devices: Tracking, theft alerts to owner, remote engine shut-down.

The tracking is a double edge sword of course, re. privacy.