Owning a car is expensive, but it's not just vehicle prices that are driving up costs. Insurance premiums rose 18% between 2026 and 2025, hitting an average of $194 per month, according to the car ...

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Citing a “rigged system,” Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has launched a campaign to reform auto insurance rate-making, which he said discriminates against seniors and low-income ...

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