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5 (Last-Minute) Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day (also known as mothers day by the grammatically challenged) is just around the corner. And by just around the corner, we mean the day after tomorrow! If you’re like 17.2 million other...
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History of the Bike: A National Bike to Work Day Salute
Photo by Ian Wilkes It’s National Bike to Work Day, which means you’re likely to see more bikes than usual on the road today. But for many, cycling to work is just part of the daily routine. In fact,...
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Happy Father’s Day from Esurance
When is Father’s Day? Father’s Day 2012 is this Sunday, June 17. And though the holiday may be a source of celebration now, it had a bit of a bumpy start. While Mother’s Day was made official in 1914,...
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How (and How Well) Google’s Self-Driving Cars Get Around
Photo by Steve Jurvetson. Trimmed and retouched by Wikipedia user Mariordo. We think the most important thing computers can do in the next decade is to drive cars.—Sergey Brin, cofounder of Google...
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New Study (Politely) Suggests Women Are More Prone to Road Rage
When it comes to stereotypical gender traits, men typically get the rap for being more likely to speed or drink and drive. When it comes to getting wound up on the road, however, women’s gears tend to...
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The Latest Trends in Teen Driving (the Good, the Bad, and the Surprising)
Teens are in the news. A recent government survey of high school students showed that distracted driving, especially texting and emailing, is way up. But contrary to what you might expect, teen driving...
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Hurricane Sandy: Driving Tips for Florida and the East Coast
With Hurricane Sandy heading toward Florida, much of the East Coast is preparing for heavy rain and high winds this Halloween. But whether or not you happen to be in Hurricane Sandy’s path, winter is...
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The High Cost of Driving: Why Gas Is So Expensive
If you drive, you’ve no doubt wondered why the cost of driving is so high … probably every time you fill up. And if (like us) you’ve ever researched the forces behind high gas prices, you’ve...
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The High Cost of Driving Part 2: How Futures Markets Affect the Price of Gas
Last week, we discussed how the law of supply and demand and world events affect the price of gas. But, as we noted then, those aren’t the only pieces of the gas price puzzle. Today we’ll look at a...
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Closing the Gender Gap: Women Drivers Now Outnumber Men
Ladies, it may not be Women’s History Month, but it’s time to celebrate: for the first moment in history, more women have drivers licenses than men! The University of Michigan’s Transportation Research...
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Insuring Driving Dogs (a.k.a. Dog Is My Pilot)
Driving dogs? Really? Yes, really. A charity in New Zealand recently began teaching shelter dogs how to drive — not only because it’s adorable, but also to show potential owners how intelligent dogs...
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2 African-American Inventors Who Changed the World
At Esurance, we love technology. Mobile apps, online repair monitoring, Twitter, Facebook — we just can’t get enough. So what better way to celebrate Black History Month than by honoring 2...
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Change Your Commute and Your Life on Bike to Work Day
It’s National Bike to Work Day Throughout the world, the bicycle has never really fallen from grace as a “legitimate” form of transit. Because of that, the transportation infrastructures of most...
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The Trend Towards Driving Less: Is It For Real?
The American love affair with cars dates back to the day the first Model T rolled off the assembly line — and for a span of nearly 60 years (1946 to 2004), we drove more miles every year. But according...
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Driving with Glass: Possibilities and Pitfalls
As the whizzes at Google work feverishly to blur the line between sci-fi fantasy and real-world computing yet again, the online community is buzzing with optimism, speculation, and even a little dread....
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BMW Offers Innovative Solution to “Range Anxiety”
I’m kind of a car buff — it’s just a natural result of being born and raised in the Motor City. If you live in the Metro-Detroit area, you’ve probably had a relative in the car industry. In my case, my...
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Flame-Retardant Furniture: Is Your Couch Toxic?
It’s Fire Prevention Week, which means we should breathe a sigh of thanks for flame-retardant furniture, right? Actually, breathing near said furniture might not be such a good idea. It all started...
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Are You Sure You Want to Be an UberX Driver?
Anyone who’s ever tried to hail a cab in the rain can appreciate the convenience of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) like UberX, Lyft, and Sidecar. These companies are based on a similar model:...
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Are Hydrogen Fuel Cells the Wave of the Future?
In the quest for emission-free cars, electric vehicles have been gaining speed. Currently, there are 16 plug-in models on the market (some fully electric and some hybrid) and more than 8,200 public...
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The 8 Coolest Presidential Cars in U.S. History
All citizens of this great nation have the right to drive. However, with Secret Service breathing down their necks, our commanders in chief consider driving a luxury. In honor of Presidents’ Day, and...
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Personality Quiz: What Season Are You?
If you’ve ever pondered the question, “I wonder what season I am?” then you’re in luck! In honor of the first day of summer, we’ve created a (wholly unscientific, though absolutely fun) quiz that’ll...
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It’s National Random Acts of Kindness Day: 7 Ways You (and Your Ride) Can...
Being kind and doing nice things for other people feels good for a reason — it’s actually beneficial to your health, according to a study published in Clinical Psychological Science. Researchers found...
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Esurance Homeowners Coverage Rolls Into the Peach State
We all know Georgia offers historical marvels, famous golf courses, and no shortage of antebellum charm. But there are a few things you may not have known about this southern gem: It’s home to the...
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Hurricane Harvey: How to Weather the Aftermath Safely
With extreme flooding and over 30,000 people displaced, Hurricane Harvey continues to impact much of the southeastern U.S. If you’re in one of the affected areas, here are a few tips to help deal with...
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Esurance Partners with Recycled Rides to Give Families New Starts
For many drivers, a car isn’t just a ferry from place to place — it’s a lifeline. In fact, a car can be the ticket to a better job, access to education, and time (and space) for families to bond....
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4 Women Who Made the Modern World Possible
When asked to name famous inventors and thought leaders throughout history, most people start to list men: Einstein, Edison, Tesla. But from your home to your car, your smartphone to your eyeglasses,...
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How You Can Help California’s Fire Victims
California is currently suffering from catastrophic statewide wildfires. With more than 3,500 structures already lost, the full extent of the damage and devastation is yet to be realized. In the past...
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Esurance and Recycled Rides Team Up to Give a Cancer Survivor a New Start
Without a doubt, the most important part of our job is the people we serve. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Recycled Rides, Gates Collision Center, and Gilda’s Club to offer a lifeline — and a very...
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Female Inventors and Innovators: 5 Automotive Trailblazers
Women’s History Month (which just happens to be going on right now) began as Women’s History Week in 1981. But let’s face it — we need a whole month to celebrate all the accomplishments of women. In...
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Veterans Day: 11/11/11
November 11 marks the anniversary of the end of World War I and was first proclaimed Armistice Day in 1919. Somewhat fortuitously, the end of the war occurred the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of...
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In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial where he advocated for social change. And though it’s been nearly 5 decades since...
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It’s National Preparedness Month — Are You Ready?
September is National Preparedness Month — the perfect time to make sure you’re ready to handle a disaster. Previously, we’ve given you pointers on preparing for wildfires, tornadoes, power outages,...
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Thanksgiving Day Driving: This One Simple Tip Could Keep You Alive
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and many of us are making plans to reunite with family and friends. Once together, we’ll eat disturbing amounts of turkey, enjoy holiday libations, and celebrate what...
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Kill the Lights: Your Questions About Earth Hour Answered
What the heck is Earth Hour? Held every year since 2007, Earth Hour promotes the well-being of our planet by encouraging people worldwide to take one simple step: turn off nonessential lights for just...
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6 Traffic Laws You Had No Idea Existed
If it’s happening on the road, then Esurance is probably going to know about it — even if it’s weird. And, as it turns out, weird stuff happens all the time. In fact, some of the weirdest stuff is...
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Flash Floods: What Causes Them and How to Avoid Them
Flash floods are potentially the most dangerous (and definitely the scariest) kinds of floods because they happen quickly and often without warning. They are defined by Floodsmart.gov as “rapid...
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5 Ways to Make Voting Painless
The midterm elections are right around the corner. And that means Election Day 2018 is TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 6. Most people know they should vote — and genuinely want to — but sometimes life gets...
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Extreme Weather: Myths vs Facts with Meteorologist Bonnie Schneider
When it comes to extreme weather, what you don’t know could hurt you. In fact, it’s vital to your safety that you don’t believe the myths! So separate the facts from the fiction and learn how to stay...
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What to Do When There’s a Travel Advisory
With all the news about the coronavirus, the world can seem like a scary place. If you have travel plans in the works, and the country you’re going to is lit up with a travel advisory, it’s easy for...
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