Like many states, the state of South Dakota has made auto insurance mandatory. This state follows the Tort system of rules. According to the tort system of rules, a driver in the state of South Dakota must be found responsible in the case of an accident. Then, this driver and his insurance company have to pay for all the damages caused due to the accident. Thus, to ensure responsibility of the accident financially, the state has imposed strict mandatory auto insurance. These rules have to be followed and any person found in violation will be penalised. Read the rest of this entry »

When our long-term arrived in July 2008, we were hit by a wave of sticker shock. At an as-delivered price of $41,515, the Evo exceeded the starting price of a

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The Mitsubishi comes with a 291-hp turbocharged engine, a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, and one of the most sophisticated all-wheel-drive systems on the market. But a great swath of hard interior plastic and a shortage of amenities such as heated seats made the Evo feel spartan for its price. Read the rest of this entry »