News for the automotive glass and insurance industries. News Automotive Glass Automotive Repair Auto Insurance Collision Repair http://www.glassbytes.com/ en-us 2007 glassBYTEs http://www.glassbytes.com/images/gb_rss.gif http://www.glassbytes.com/ The Colorado Division of Insurance (CDI) has levied a fine of $71,100 against Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance Co. for steering by offering discounts on deductibles for utilizing direct-repair program (DRP) auto repair shops, according to a report from the CDI. http://www.glassbytes.com/newsAmeriprise20100902.htm http://www.glassbytes.com/newsAmeriprise20100902.htm Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EDT Autoglass is doubling its marketing spend and ramping up its digital activity in a bid to become a “superbrand.” http://www.glassbytes.com/fetch.php?url=http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/autoglass-doubles-marketing-spend-to-become-superbrand/3017631.article&title=Belron%20Company%20Doubles%20Marketing%20Spend%20to%20Become http://www.glassbytes.com/fetch.php?url=http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/autoglass-doubles-marketing-spend-to-become-superbrand/3017631.article&title=Autoglass%20Doubles%20Marketing%20Spend%20to%20Become Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EDT Ever since the new-for-2010 Chevrolet Equinox rolled into dealer showrooms last year, consumers have responded enthusiastically to this just-the-right-size crossover. http://www.glassbytes.com/fetch.php?url=http://www.autospectator.com/cars/models/2011-chevrolet-equinox&title=2011%20Chevrolet%20Equinox http://www.glassbytes.com/fetch.php?url=http://www.autospectator.com/cars/models/2011-chevrolet-equinox&title=2011%20Chevrolet%20Equinox Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EDT Jaguar is confident that it got the XK right. Proof is right there on the order sheet, where there are almost no options. The factory is 13 color choices away from churning out an endless parade of identical cars. The only options are added-cost paint, a pair of wheel upgrades, a black headliner, a heated windshield, HD radio, and the Advanced Technology package, which bundles adaptive headlights (which you might want) with adaptive cruise control (which you absolutely do not). http://www.glassbytes.com/fetch.php?url=http://blog.caranddriver.com/2011-jaguar-xk-coupe-short-take-road-test/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+caranddriver/blog+(Car+and+Driver+Blog)&title=2011%20Jaguar%20XK%20Coupe%20-%20Short%20Take%20Road%20Test http://www.glassbytes.com/fetch.php?url=http://blog.caranddriver.com/2011-jaguar-xk-coupe-short-take-road-test/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+caranddriver/blog+(Car+and+Driver+Blog)&title=2011%20Jaguar%20XK%20Coupe%20-%20Short%20Take%20Road%20Test Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EDT If you're only reading the glassBYTEs newsfeed, then you're only getting a digest of todays top headlines. Be sure to visit www.glassBYTEs.com for all of the current and past news from the auto glass industry, sign up for the FREE daily e-Newsletter and get a FREE subscription to AGRR Magazine as well! http://www.glassbytes.com http://www.glassbytes.com Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EDT