Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2015 to today
- Nissan Leaf still going strong after 70,000 miles and three years.Transport Evolved, February 26, 2015
- New Nevada law curbs lawsuits by first requiring use of builder's warranty.
Associated Press, February 26, 2015- Ally to offer vehicle service contracts up to 12 years long & 150,000 miles.
Wards Auto, February 25, 2015- Michigan Transportation Director pledges to better monitor road repair warranties.
Detroit News, February 25, 2015- Renault India reduces warranty from 4 to 2 years.
Rush Lane, February 25, 2015- Stout, Risius and Ross study predicts more recalls in 2015.
Detroit News, February 24, 2015- Study picks GM as most transparent in disclosing recall & warranty costs.
Bloomberg Business, February 24, 2015- Flower Mound TX posts notice about water line warranty programs.
Press Release, February 24, 2015- Honda Motor Co. chief stepping down after Takata air-bag scandal.
CBS News, February 23, 2015- Automatic Systems Group lengthens product warranty from 2 to 5 years.
Press Release, February 23, 2015- Columnist supports passage of the Tarion Accountability and Oversight Act.
Toronto Sun, February 21, 2015- Michigan Department of Transportation faulted for not monitoring road warranties.
Lansing State Journal, February 20, 2015- American Residential Warranty to create 70 jobs in Boca Raton FL.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, February 20, 2015- AmTrust Financial Services gets "Strong Buy" rating from brokerages.
Ticker Report, February 19, 2015- Dana sees $8 million increase in truck warranty costs in 2014.
Press Release, February 19, 2015- Peach launches Sweet Warranties website where customers can shop for warranties.
Upstart Today, February 18, 2015- Caltrans gets San Francisco Bay Bridge radar beacon replaced under warranty.
San Jose Mercury News, February 18, 2015- Peugeot 107 tops Warranty Direct UK city car survey for reliability.
Motor Trader, February 18, 2015- Peugeot Australia won't follow Citroen with 6-year warranty.
Car Advice, February 18, 2015- Mileage warranty added to Shandong Linglong's Crosswind tires.
Tire Review, February 18, 2015- Research company launches report: Extended Warranty Insurance in the UK.
Research and Markets, February 18, 2015- Korean regulators to let retailers begin selling extended warranties in July.
Korea Times, February 17, 2015- Honda Cars India offers extended warranty for vehicles up to 7 years old.
International Business Times, February 16, 2015- Furniture retailers gripes push home warranty complaints from top of Angie's List.
Press Release, February 14, 2015- Are extended car warranties worth the money?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 13, 2015- Valentine's Day jewelry: Can you trust the warranty?
WCPO-TV Cincinnati, February 13, 2015- Better Business Bureau says both buyers and sellers can benefit from a home warranty.
Houston Chronicle, February 12, 2015- Assurant Solutions net income up 75% in 2014, domestic combined ratio down to 93%.
Press Release, February 12, 2015- AmTrust specialty risk and extended warranty gross revenue up 31% in 2014.
Press Release, February 11, 2015- Kenworth & Paccar Financial offer Class 8 truck extended warranty program.
Press Release, February 11, 2015- The Warranty Group and AutoNation announce multi-year service contract agreement.
Press Release, February 10, 2015- Residential Warranty Co. announces 2014 Sales Awards Winners.
Press Release, February 10, 2015- Signet Financial Group went under, refund-seeking buyer discovers.
KARE-TV Minneapolis, February 9, 2015- Warranties usually start on purchase date, not delivery date.
Los Angeles Times, February 9, 2015- Warranty Direct says longer auto warranties aren't what they seem.
Fleet Point, February 9, 2015- Fortegra partners with New Leaf to provide underwriting services.
This Week in Consumer Electronics, February 9, 2015- Former NHTSA administrator David Kelly might lead Takata investigation.
Detroit Free Press, February 5, 2015- RadioShack files for bankruptcy, sells most stores to General Wireless Inc.
Press Release, February 5, 2015- Capstone Turbine says advancements in aftermarket services led to lower warranty expenses.
Press Release, February 5, 2015- Takata expects worse red ink amid global air bag woes.
Associated Press, February 5, 2015- China to allow gray market luxury car imports in bid to cut prices.
Reuters, February 5, 2015- Navistar CEO sees 10 years of progress in 2 years on warranty costs.
Fleet Owner, February 5, 2015- Insurance Bill passes unanimously in the UK House of Commons.
Insurance Age, February 4, 2015- CarMax denies Land Rover owner's extended warranty claim, then reconsiders.
Jalopnik, February 4, 2015- Bankers Warranty Group announces new partnership with Aaron's Inc.
Press Release, February 4, 2015- National Warranty Co. removes sentence about Australian regulators from website.
Press Release, February 3, 2015- Toyota & Lexus dashboards melting under the heat of the Florida sun.
WTVJ-TV Miami, February 3, 2015- Higher warranty & recall costs cut into Fiat Chrysler Automobiles profit margins.
Detroit Free Press, February 3, 2015- ServicePower Technologies signs two UK clients for ServiceOperations software.
Press Release, February 3, 2015- American Bridge, Fluor, USA Hoist & Caltrans argue over Bay Bridge elevator's warranty.
San Francisco Chronicle, February 3, 2015- National Warranty Services GM slams Australian regulators.
Appliance Retailer, February 3, 2015- Ball State's field wears out before its FieldTurf warranty expires.
Muncie (IN) Star Press, February 3, 2015- BoatUS warns boat owners against using 15% ethanol fuel in small engines.
Best of Boating, February 3, 2015- Stanwich Capital announces equity investment in Allegiance Administrators.
ABL Advisor, February 2, 2015- EFG Companies launches Map My Miles mileage-only vehicle service contract.
Press Release, February 2, 2015 (PDF file)- Speed Queen top load washer still has a full 5-year warranty.
Hometown Life, February 2, 2015- UniCarriers Americas upgrades forklift warranty to 2 years, unlimited usage.
Materials Management & Distribution, February 2, 2015- Arizona Department of Insurance may partially reimburse Sensible Home Warranty customers.
KTVK-TV Phoenix, February 2, 2015- Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co. completes acquisition of Protective Life Corp.
Press Release, February 1, 2015- When is it smart to consider an extended warranty?
USA Today, February 1, 2015January 2015- Unexpected warranty charges increase net loss at Beazer Homes.
Press Release, January 30, 2015- Ex-AIG chief Greenberg tells New York AG to drop fraud case against him.
Reuters, January 29, 2015- Direct Buy Auto Warranty fined $500k, settles state lawsuit, agrees to leave New Jersey.
NJ Div. of Consumer Affairs, January 29, 2015- Ford struggles with higher warranty costs as revenue and income tumble.
Associated Press, January 29, 2015- Coherent says lower warranty costs helped boost net income & earnings per share.
Press Release, January 29, 2015- Kentucky school district calls its Navistar buses lemons after student is hurt.
WDRB-TV Louisville KY, January 29, 2015- Carchex is top pick for vehicle service contracts at ThoroughlyReviewed.com
Press Release, January 29, 2015- Royal Enfield motorcycle warranty lengthened to 2 years or 20,000 km.
On Cars India, January 28, 2015- SquareTrade says Seahawks fans are 11% clumsier than Patriots fans.
Press Release, January 27, 2015- HomeServe USA stops using Charleston Water System logo on letters and ads.
Charleston (SC) City Paper, January 27, 2015- Ally Financial launches Ally Premier Protection vehicle service contracts.
Automotive News, January 24, 2015- UK appliance maker Binatone launches 2-year warranty in Ghana.
Spy Ghana, January 24, 2015- Apple iPad warranties explained.
Tab Times, January 24, 2015- VW dealer says his warranty work fell 50% to 60% over past 3 years.
Automotive News, January 23, 2015- Mercury's Special Investigations Unit battles insurance fraud across the U.S.
Press Release, January 22, 2015- Computerized KitchenAid refrigerator replaced after multiple complex failures.
KGO-TV San Francisco, January 21, 2015- Acer Chromebooks for education eligible for Acer Educare Warranty Programs.
Press Release, January 21, 2015- Kisha umbrella has Bluetooth link to smartphone app & 3-yr. warranty.
Shiny Shiny, January 21, 2015- Understanding the basic ideas about car warranties.
Indian Express, January 21, 2015- Short interest in CNA Financial Corp. shares drops by 12.3%.
Rock Hill Daily, January 21, 2015- Why investors need to consider Navistar stock for the long run.
Guru Focus, January 20, 2015- Connecticut considers bill to let Tesla sell direct to consumers.
Green Car Reports, January 20, 2015- Biofuels industry in regulatory gridlock as it awaits EPA ruling.
Dallas Morning News, January 20, 2015 - New Nevada law curbs lawsuits by first requiring use of builder's warranty.
February 2015