Warranty News Headlines
January 1, 2021 to today
- Amazon Prime & Chase Sapphire credit cards still provide extended warranties.USA Today, October 21, 2021
- Consumers buy protection plans for 30% of durable goods purchases.
Pymnts.com, October 20, 2021- Google Pixel Pass subscriptions include extended warranty coverage.
ZDNet, October 19, 2021- Clyde raises $25M in Series B funding and $16M in working capital.
Press Release, October 19, 2021- Samsung stands by as my TV warranty expires.
Manchester Guardian (UK), October 19, 2021- One80 Intermediaries acquires Equity Partners Insurance Services Inc.
Press Release, October 19, 2021- First Changan Ford Mustang Mach-E made in China rolls off assembly line.
Detroit News, October 18, 2021- General Motors filed to trademark GM Protections brand name.
GM Authority, October 18, 2021- Tesla drops claim that solar roof tiles are stronger than standard tiles.
Electrek, October 18, 2021- US Home Guard flyer looks like an overdue tax bill.
Erie Times-News, October 17, 2021- FCC hopes Stir/Shaken technology ends robocall scams.
WLS-TV Chicago, October 15, 2021- How Torque Group increased its business 100% after converting to PCRS.
Press Release, October 14, 2021- Warrantywise wins Warranty Provider of the Year for the second year running.
Car Dealer Magazine (UK), October 14, 2021- Why you should pass on most extended warranties.
KOMO-TV Seattle, October 14, 2021- Q&A with Gabi Peles, CEO of Puls.
InsureTechs in the Warranty Industry, October 13, 2021- Pfizer uses warranties to refund cancer drug cost if it doesn't work.
Stat News, October 13, 2021- Mulberry closes $22M Series B funding round led by Commerce Ventures.
Press Release, October 13, 2021- After, Inc. to launch QuickSuite portfolio at extended warranty conference.
Press Release, October 13, 2021- GT Capital forms joint venture to provide warranty for used cars.
Manila Times (PH), October 12, 2021- Warranties, furniture protection and other waste-of-money services.
Washington Post, October 12, 2021- Centricity VP Chris Penn to give two presentations at warranty conference.
Press Release, October 12, 2021- Rubrik launches $5M Ransomware Recovery Warranty.
Press Release, October 11, 2021- Jolywood Solar renews fortified insurance protection with Munich Re.
PV Magazine, October 8, 2021- Weather Warranty offers equipment renters protection from bad weather.
For Construction Pros, October 8, 2021- Dodgy dealer sold unroadworthy vehicles with worthless warranties.
Car Dealer Magazine (UK), October 8, 2021- Triumph Motorcycles launches Total Care extended warranties.
Financial Express, October 8, 2021- Reporter helps customer get new refrigerator from Sears.
WFTV-TV Orlando, October 8, 2021- Suzuki Australia introduce 3-yr. warranty on motorcycles.
Motorcycle News, October 7, 2021- Right-to-repair movement pushes Microsoft to update its repair policy.
Morning Brew, October 7, 2021- Centricity's Builder Division and ProHome LLC announce strategic partnership.
Press Release, October 6, 2021- Aquant closes $70M series C funding round led by Qumra Capital.
Venture Beat, October 6, 2021- Truck owners ask manufacturers for pandemic warranty extensions.
The Hindu (IN), October 6, 2021- APCO picks Bobbie Davis as VP of its enterprise project management office.
SubPrime Auto Finance News, October 6, 2021- US Department of Health lets hospital warrant joint replacements.
Orthopedics This Week, October 5, 2021- Apple agrees to $95M settlement in AppleCare class action.
Apple Insider, October 5, 2021- Amynta names Edward McNally president of Amynta Dealer Solutions.
Press Release, October 5, 2021- Expired warranty robocalls are becoming biggest phone con ever.
Money Talks News, October 5, 2021- FCC requirement could help nix those pesky robocalls.
WRIC-TV Richmond VA, October 5, 2021- How 85 octane fuel can destroy your engine and void your warranty.
Torque News, October 4, 2021- This new planet-friendly smartphone comes with a 5-yr. warranty.
Mashable India, October 4, 2021- Reporter helps mower owner get through to Tractor Supply & Asurion.
KABB-TV San Antonio, October 4, 2021- Hub International acquires National Home Warranty from Aviva Canada.
PE Hub, October 4, 2021- Choice Home Warranty blames A/C failure on acidic particles, denies claim.
WSB-TV Atlanta, October 4, 2021- Family waits 5 months for fridge covered by extended warranty.
WFLA-TV Tampa, October 1, 2021September 2021- Tavant expands Service Lifecycle Management suite to enhance service delivery.
Press Release, September 30, 2021- Enphase Energy and Sunpro Solar expand partnership to include battery storage.
Press Release, September 30, 2021- LaFerrari gets extended warranty, a first for a limited-run Ferrari model.
motor1.com, September 30, 2021- Fairphone 4 sustainable smartphone comes with a 5-yr. warranty.
The Verge, September 30, 2021- Q&A with Brandon Gell, founder of Clyde.
InsureTechs in the Warranty Industry, September 29, 2021- Insurance, gambling, and the value of extended warranties.
Quality Digest, September 29, 2021- Robokiller.com report predicts 12.9B car warranty spam calls in 2021.
Clark Howard, September 28, 2021- AqualisBraemar LOC gets marine warranty surveyor contract in Ireland.
Offshore Wind, September 28, 2021- Customers with warranties left paying for repairs or fighting for refunds.
KNXV-TV Phoenix, September 28, 2021- Mercedes PZEV warranty class action lawsuit filed in California.
Car Complaints, September 27, 2021- FCC faces more pressure to stop robocalls.
WVIT-TV New Britain CT, September 24, 2021- Volkswagen India launches extended warranty packages for Taigun SUV.
Financial Express (IN), September 24, 2021- Hornbeam and Trinity Warranty launch commercial HVAC warranty program.
Press Release, September 22, 2021- Redtop research program aims to predict EV battery lifespan.
Elektrek, September 22, 2021- Consumers are receiving billions of car warranty calls. Ignore them.
Los Angeles Times, September 21, 2021- Man earns $22,000 suing robocall companies for making unwanted calls.
WTSP-TV Tampa Bay, September 21, 2021- Is a home warranty a waste or a smart buy?
Washington Post, September 21, 2021- GWC Warranty to administer NIADA Certified Pre-Owned vehicle program.
Press Release, September 21, 2021- Neon Direct offers 3-yr. warranty on all neon lights.
Press Release, September 21, 2021- Premium Warranty Services Philippines Inc. begins operations.
Zig Wheels (PH), September 21, 2021- CarFirst provides 30-day warranties on used cars sold in Pakistan.
Press Release, September 20, 2021- Chevrolet Bolt EV battery production resumes.
Press Release, September 20, 2021- US government likes hospital's joint replacement warranty program.
National Law Review, September 20, 2021- FCC tries to stop robocalls, but the scammers won't disappear.
CNBC, September 18, 2021- AppleCare+ extended warranties now available in Spain, Italy and France.
Mac Rumors, September 17, 2021- Dealers must pay Nissan $117m after warranty fraud verdict.
Nashville Post, September 17, 2021- Clyde CEO says merchants can mitigate supply chain woes with extended warranties.
Pymnts.com, September 17, 2021- Two-thirds of readers don't bother with mobile phone protection plans.
Android Central, September 17, 2021- Munich Re continues warranty insurance coverage for the ESS Energy Center.
Press Release, September 16, 2021- How solar panel warranties work.
Solar Magazine, September 16, 2021- Consumer reporter explains new Right to Repair rules.
WJCL-TV Savannah GA, September 16, 2021- Beware of third-party car warranties, Consumers' Checkbook warns.
Scripps National, September 16, 2021- Q&A with Matan Slagter, founder of Armadillo Home Warranty.
InsureTechs in the Warranty Industry, September 15, 2021- Super launches In the Clear home warranty subscription plans.
Digital Insurance, September 15, 2021- Weather Warranty pays rental costs for covered equipment on rainy days.
Equipment World, September 15, 2021- Yanmar adds 5-year warranty for its TN-Series engines.
Industrial Vehicle Technology International, September 15, 2021- RAC says one-third of used car dealers upgraded from 3- to 6-mo. warranties.
Motor Trader (UK), September 14, 2021- Challenges and opportunities for EVs and decarbonisation in the UK.
National Law Review, September 14, 2021- Skoda adds promotional 7-yr. warranties to service plans.
Drive (AU), September 13, 2021 - Consumers buy protection plans for 30% of durable goods purchases.
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