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An automobile is a wheeled passenger vehicle that carries its own motor. Different types of automobiles include cars, buses, trucks, and vans. Some include motorcycles in the category, but cars are the most typical automobiles. The term automobile is derived from Greek auto- ("self") and Latin mobilis ("movable"), referring to the fact that it "moves by itself". Earlier terms for automobile include motorwagen, and horseless carriage. Although the term "car" is presumed to be derived through the shortening of the term "carriage", the word has its origin before 1300 A.D. in English as, "carr"—derived from similar words in French and much earlier Greek words—for a vehicle that moves, especially on wheels, that was applied to chariots, small carts, and later—to carriages that carried more people and larger loads. As of 2005 there were 600 million cars worldwide (93 cars per 1,000 persons) .
The automobile was thought of as an environmental improvement over horses when it was first introduced in the 1880s. Before its introduction, in New York City alone, more than 1,800 tons of manure had to be removed from the streets daily, although the manure was used as natural fertilizer for crops and to build top soil. In 2006, the automobile is recognized as one of the primary sources of world-wide air pollution and a cause of substantial noise pollution and adverse health effects.
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InsureNet - Provides instant automobile insurance verification system to authorized subscribers. It is able to report the exact insurance status of every vehicle and driver. Available in the USA, Europe, Japan, and Australia.
Meta Description: [ InsureNet has developed Instant Insurance Status Verification, which provides
an immediate, efficient and secure motor vehicle insurance system. ]
Merimen Holdings - Offers automotive claims management and business-to-business software.
Swan River Software - Produces collision estimating software for PC and Macintosh. Site describes Estimiser Pro features and usage, offers downloads and a demo CD, and offers links to general automotive sites.
Meta Description: [ Auto body collision estimating repair order invoices software. ]
Systems Task Group International Ltd. - Offers product information on the Renaissance II auto policy administration system.
Meta Description: [ STG P&C Insurance Systems sells comprehensive client/server systems for the property and casualty insurance industry that handle Policy, claims and Billing administration, worker's compensation and surety bonds. ]
The Edge Software - Provides software solutions for policy administration including rating, policy issuance, claims, and forms production.
Meta Description: [ The Edge Software offers auto insurance software for insurance providers who want to enhance their business. ]
Unisoft Communications, Inc. - Providers of instant policy binding service at point of automotive sale, as well a real-time Florida driving license records service. Offers product information and downloads.
Meta Description: [ Unisoft is a provider of insurance and insurance finance management software solutions. It is also an authorized provider of State of Florida driving records. ]
Urban Publications, Inc. - Producers of motorcycle collision estimating software. Provides product information.
Meta Description: [ Urban Publications, Inc., is the only provider of motorcycle, scooter, and all terrain vehicle collision estimating guides and software servicing the insurance, motorcycle repair and salvage industries. ]
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