British price comparison firm MoneySupermarket has become the first company to launch a car insurance comparison app which is currently available free of charge to all UK based iPhone owners.

Developed in associated with MIG; the app aims to make the car insurance comparison process both faster and easier for users. Indeed it is expected that the app could well revolutionise the way that motorists go about comparing insurance deals, allowing them to retrieve quotes in a matter of minutes from any location.

Quotes in three taps

The first time that users utilise the MoneySupermarket car insurance app they will be required to create a MoneySupermarket users account in the event that they do not already have one set up from website usage. This will require the entry of personal information which is necessary in order to build up the risk profile on which premiums are calculated. The kind of information required will include the user’s age, gender, date of birth and occupation. The advantage of having such an account set up is that these personal details do not need to be entered every time that quotes are desired; saving user’s significant time and effort in the long run.

Efforts have also been made to reduce the amount of time it takes to enter vehicle details, with users now simply having to take a photograph of the vehicle registration plate when requested. The app will then source out the information that is required in order to calculate car insurance premiums from databases held by motoring authorities. This not only makes the process much faster; but also removed the potential for input errors.

Once these two data sets have been entered, users will then be provided with a range of quotes available through over 100 different car insurance providers. Each of these quotes will have a click to call button alongside them which can be used to contact the insurer directly at the national rate if more information about policy specifics is required. Alternatively the user can click the ‘purchase’ button which will allow them to action the policy on the spot if they are certain that it meets their requirements.

Revolutionising the industry

MoneySupermarket’s Julie Fisher has predicted that their app will completely revolutionise the car insurance industry due to its speed and ease of use which are currently the impediments which result in motorists choosing to simply accept their present insurer’s renewal offer rather than shop around for the best price.

One of the company’s big competitors is already believed to have a similar app in development, and it is also expect that the concept will be adopted in other areas of insurance such as home and travel insurance.

It is likely that comparison companies in other countries will be taking note of developments within the UK, so you can expect similar apps to be launched for non-British residents in the very near future. The android phone market is also unlikely to be left devoid of car insurance comparison apps for long.

The app can now be downloaded free of charge from iTunes.

Car crashes have become common all over the world as reckless drivers lose their control over their vehicles and crash into someone. However, recently there have been a lot of news about teen driver safety as more and more teen deaths are being confirmed in the United States. This is really bad for the people who lose their family members in an unfortunate event. In a national research report done together by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm Insurance Companies it was found that teen drivers are more reckless when driving their cars and therefore there have been more teen deaths compare to teens dying because of cancer and suicide combined together.

The report has come up with some really shocking figures that reveal that last year nearly 40,000 people lost their lives because of teen driver crashes and of which 30% were the people who were not present in the car. This is really scary for the cyclists and pedestrians who are walking and crossing the road. Talking about the situation, Dennis Durbin, Co-Scientific Director of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at CHOP and co-author of the report said that everybody must come together to get rid of this situation including those who do not have teen drivers at home. He further claimed that parents should also look after their teens even when they are out of home.

The research revealed that in most cases teen deaths not only affect the teens behind the wheels but also the people and family members of the victims who have died in the collision. However, the good thing about the research is that safety regulators have found four key behavior patterns that can help them to restrict this situation in the future. In the report four key patterns were found that includes speeding, distracted driving, use of alcohol and not using seat belts. In 50% of the cases in the research the deaths were because of speeding the car while not using the seat belts. Around 40% of the cases happened because of drunk driving and 16% of the cases happened because of distracted driving.

Fastest Cars

1.Bugatti Veyron 16.4

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is a two-door, two-passenger coupe that claims to be the world’s fastest production road car. The Veyron is named in honor of a French racecar who won the 1939 24hours of Le Mans in a Bugatti. It is the world’s most expensive new car, with a price tag of about $1.5million.

Specifications:

• No of Cylinders : 16
• Cylinder Capacity : 7993 cm3
• Power Output : 736KW (1001hp) at 6000 rpm
• Max Torque : 1250nm from 2200-5500 rpm
• Gearbox : 7 Gear DSG
• Top Speed : 407km/h
• Acceleration : 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and 0 to 200 km/h in 7.3 seconds
• Braking : 100 km/h to 0 in 2.3 seconds

2.SSC Ultimate Aero:

The SSC Ultimate Aero is a powerful engine sports car manufactured by Shelby Super Cars. The precious SSC Ultimate Aero TT is the world’s fastest production car, which travels at a top speed of 257 mph.The Aero is designed with scissor doors; it is a premium example of American craftsmanship.

Specifications

• Engine: – Twin-Turbo V8
• Displacement: – 7000 cc
• Max RPM: – 7200 rpm
• Transmission: – 6-speed Manual
• Width: – 82.7 in
• Length: – 176.2 in
• Height: – 43.0 in
• Wheelbase: – 105.2 in
• 0-60 mph: 2.7 secs
• Top speed: – 270mph

3.Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo:

The Saleen S7 is a high performance race car which features the powerful Twin-Turbo V8 engine. The body of the Saleen S7 is made of aluminum and carbon fiber. It was introduced to the world in the year 2000.The S7 comes with unique amenities like a removable steering wheel and video rearview mirror.

Specifications

• Engine: – Twin-Turbo V8
• Capacity: – 7000 cc
• Torque: – 700 lb-ft at 4800 rpm
• Transmission: – 6-Speed Manual
• Length: – 188.8 inches
• Width: – 78.4 inches
• Height: – 41.0 inches
• Weight: – 2950 lbs
• Wheelbase: – 106.3 inches
• Top Speed: – 248 mph

4.Koenigsegg CCX:

The Koenigsegg CCX is a craziest super car which features a breath taking CC shape and it is priced at $545,568.The word “CCX” means “Competition Coupe X” .The red CCX was featured in the trailer for need for speed hot pursuit. With its low aerodynamics stance, the CCX cuts through the wind like a knife through butter.

Specifications

• Configuration: – Mid Engine
• Engine: – Supercharged V8
• Capacity: – 4700 cc
• Torque: – 678 lb-ft at 5700 rpm
• Transmission: – 6-Speed Manual
• Length: – 169.0 inches
• Width: – 78.6 inches
• Height: – 44.1 inches
• Weight: – 2601lbs
• Top speed: – 245 mph

5.McLaren F1:

McLaren F1 is the world’s first production road car to feature an all carbon composite monocoque and body structure. This unique material combines the low weight necessary for performance with exceptional strength to exceed demanding industry safety requirements. The McLaren F1 is world’s best super car. It’s currently the most expensive modern super car in the used market and it has a performance pedigree to backup up the heavy price tag.

Specifications

• Configuration: – Mid Engine / RWD
• Engine: – V12
• Capacity: – 6064 cc
• Torque: – 479 lb-ft at 4000 rmp
• Transmission: – 6-speed manual
• Wheelbase: – 107
• Length: – 168.9 inches
• Width: – 71.7 inches
• Height: – 44.9 inches
• Weight: – 2513 lbs
• Top speed: – 240 mph

We all know that internet is probably the best way through which we can find the latest information about anything we want. However, if you are car enthusiasts and looking for the best car information then the best place to be is at any car show in your city. There are many auto shows that happen in different parts of the world but if you are looking for one global event then you need to head to Los Angeles where you can witness LA Auto Show. There is no doubt that Los Angeles Auto Show is the grandest car exhibition on the planet and that hundreds of different car manufacturers participate to showcase their latest offerings.

The 2010 LA Auto Show is still about to happen and people are already excited about it because this time there will be 50 new car manufacturer who will be launching their new cars for the first time. Hence, people will have more cars on display that they can enjoy. Among the top brands in LA Auto Show you will have Hyundai who already has a decent market capture in Asian markets as well as in North America. Hyundai will come up with their latest model of Elantra after redesigning it and therefore car lovers who love Hyundai cars will be excited to see the new design of Elantra. On the other side, we also have Lincoln coming up with their new hybrid vehicle Lincoln MKZ Hybrid which they are going to offer at the same price as the base price of their conventional cars.

Subaru has always captured the attention of the audience and this time Subaru will come up with their Subaru Impreza Concept car which will redefine the way people drive sedans. However, the entire LA Auto Show belongs to electric cars that will dominate the stage presence. There are more than dozen car manufacturers on the show that will showcase their futuristic electric cars including General Motors who will showcase their Chevrolet Volt to its audience. These electric cars are very futuristic and practical and they are soon going to be on the road as people prefer going for zero emission vehicles.

We all know that the hybrid cars are one of the hottest trends of nowadays auto market but Chevrolet has proved that its hybrid members are living in the heart of people. This Friday GM has announced that it is boosting up the production of Chevrolet volt due to the strong public interest in this car.

According to this new report GM will now have the production capacity of 45,000 vehicles until 2012 which is quite high from the company’s previous estimate of producing 30,000 vehicles. Before the official release of Chevrolet volt in the international markets it was pretty much expected that this car is going to be a super hit and it has truly came up to everyone’s expectations.

This new announcement came from the company’s side when President Obama visited the Volt production facility in Detroit. Te Chevrolet Volt can be called as one of the greatest production models developed by the company; the price is announced to be $41,000 and a great thing about this car is that it can go 340 miles in just a single recharge.

The authenticated dealers of Chevrolet have also announced that they are going to start taking the orders of 2011 Chevrolet this week so if you are also a fan of this model then be the first to order.