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Why Safer Cars Don’t Lead To Cheaper Car Insurance … Yet
By: Camila Domonoske | NPR
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Many new cars have optional features that can help prevent accidents. But those same features also make repairs more expensive. The result? Premiums can go up for cars that are less likely to crash.