Warranty News Headlines
December 1, 2014 to today
- 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- China Insurance Regulatory Commission says extended warranties are insurance.
International Law Office, January 20, 2015- Sabreliner Aviation adds 4-year warranty for all aircraft paint jobs.
Press Release, January 19, 2015- National Recovery Technologies extends optical sorters warranty to 3 years.
Press Release, January 19, 2015- Toco Warranty releases checklist to help drivers navigate winter weather.
Press Release, January 16, 2015- A warning on warranties: Fisher & Paykel fined after ACCC investigation.
Appliance Retailer (AU), January 16, 2015- StrucSure Home Warranty hires Gayle Schoonover as VP of Sales in the Midwest region.
Press Release, January 16, 2015- Best Buy sees declining demand for extended warranties.
Press Release, January 15, 2015- NYC Council members propose funding for more police bullet-proof vests.
WABC-TV New York, January 15, 2015- Newly-purchased BodyVision police body cameras have one-year warranty.
The Voice (New Baltimore City MI), January 15, 2015- New home building laws start today in New South Wales, Australia.
Property Observer, January 15, 2015- StrucSure Home Warranty names Tiffany Acree as Senior VP of Sales.
Press Release, January 15, 2015- Meritor extends OnTrac Customer Service Center's hours to improve support.
Trucking Info, January 14, 2015- ServicePower Technologies wins 2014 M2M Evolution IoT Excellence Award.
Press Release, January 14, 2015- Queensland drops requirement for 1-month warranty on used cars.
Sunshine Coast Daily (AU), January 14, 2015- Report faults poor government oversight for Afghan building's demise.
SIGAR Inspection Report, January 13, 2015 (PDF file)- Berlin court rules 16 Apple warranty clauses inadmissible.
Telecom Paper, January 13, 2015- AmTrust Financial Services keeps racking up the deals.
SNL Financial, January 12, 2015- Upsie app helps you buy extended warranties.
Chicago Tribune, January 12, 2015- Secret car warranties can help you get a free fix for common problems.
Consumer Reports, January 12, 2015- Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority partners with HomeServe USA.
Island Packet (Hilton Head Island SC), January 12, 2015- Is a smartphone or tablet protection plan a smart deal, or a waste of money?
New England Cable News, January 12, 2015- Telegraph Warranty Service is provided by Warranty Direct and backed by Cardiff Pinnacle.
The Telegraph (UK), January 12, 2015- Realtor explains why he works with HSA Home Warranty.
Press Release, January 11, 2015- How home warranties can help sell a home.
Arizona Republic, January 9, 2015- GameStop has fixed and resold red-ringed Microsoft Xbox 360s since 2009.
Ars Technica, January 9, 2015- Can GameStop avoid Blockbuster's fate?
Bloomberg Business Week, January 8, 2015- NHTSA fines Honda $70 million for failure to comply with TREAD Act reporting.
Press Release, January 8, 2015- Deuk Spine Institute neuro-spine surgeon offers spinal surgery warranties.
Florida Today, January 8, 2015- Charleston isn't the first town where HomeServe USA received bad press.
Charleston (SC) City Paper, January 8, 2015- Utility Service Partners offers 80 free water & sewer line warranties in Atlanta.
Press Release, January 7, 2015- Why retailers are betting you'll buy the extended warranty.
Consumer Affairs, January 7, 2015- Sayreville Water and Sewer selects HomeServe USA for service line warranty plan.
Press Release, January 6, 2015- Fortegra Financial merges eight underwriting divisions into one unified brand.
Press Release, January 6, 2015- NC Supreme Court rules homebuilders must stand by long-duration warranties.
WSOC-TV Charlotte, January 6, 2015- American Home Shield earns 2015 Top Rated Award from HomeWarrantyReviews.com
Press Release, January 6, 2015- AmTrust Financial Services acquires TMI Solutions LLC.
Press Release, January 6, 2015- Retailers selling extended warranties hurts consumers, study finds.
Marketing Science, January 5, 2015- India's Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme uses LED bulbs with 3-year warranties.
Prime Minister's Office, January 5, 2015- Mitsubishi Motors offers 5-year warranty in the UK.
Honest John, January 5, 2015- Samsung Portable SSD T1 business card-sized flash memory drive has 3-year warranty.
Press Release, January 5, 2015- Hollingsworth Leasing says myvehiclewarranty is out of business and not paying claims.
Daily Record (UK), January 4, 2015- Court rules GrailCoat Worldwide must honor 20-year warranties.
Durkam Herald Sun, January 3, 2015- Upsie app offers extended warranties to consumers on their smartphones.
Minneapolis Star Tribune, January 2, 2015- Charleston Water System CEO plans to improve perceptions of HomeServe warranty deal.
Charleston (SC) City Paper, January 2, 2015December 2014- Final cost of GM, Ally & Chrysler bailouts set at $.9.3 billion by US Treasury.
Car and Driver, December 31, 2014- Shares of Assurant hit a 52-week high following a series of encouraging news.
Zacks Equity Research, December 30, 2014- Tracker Marine Group offers 5-year warranty on new boats.
Press Release, December 30, 2014 (PDF file)- Mercedes Benz extends warranty coverage on 280,000 cars to fix fuel leaks.
WSB-TV Atlanta, December 29, 2014- Operation Homefront gets $10,000 grant from Toco Warranty Corp.
Press Release, December 29, 2014- Navistar CEO & CFO pay cut despite reducing engineering costs and warranty expense.
Chicago Tribune, December 29, 2014- Jamaica Trade Board and dealers differ on need for used car warranty law.
Jamaica Gleaner, December 28, 2014- SCIC director Tim Meenan says more Americans are going for extended warranties.
Waco Tribune (TX), December 27, 2014- Tesla Roadster battery upgrade provides 400-mile range.
Hot Hardware, December 26, 2014- Cardinal Bus Sales prices school bus extended warranties at $1,900.
ThisWeek Community News (Marysville OH), December 26, 2014- Two men charged in steel roof warranty fraud.
Bayshore News (Owen Sound ON), December 26, 2014- PERCo offers 5-year warranty on all Russian-made turnstiles, card readers.
Press Release, December 25, 2014- MySmartPrice survey finds 54% of online shoppers in India face warranty denials.
Economic Times (India), December 25, 2014- Ford Racing will offer 2015 Mustang plug-in tuner package under warranty.
Torque News, December 24, 2014- Charleston Water System logo to be used in advertisements for warranty plans.
Charleston (SC) City Paper, December 24, 2014- What happens to gift cards & warranties when a store goes out of business?
Salisbury (NC) Post, December 24, 2014- Operation Homefront gets $10,000 grant from Toco Warranty Corp.
Racine (WI) Journal Times, December 24, 2014 - Direct Buy Auto Warranty fined $500k, settles state lawsuit, agrees to leave New Jersey.
January 2015