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Germany Plans Toll For Foreign Drivers
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The German government has agreed to establish a toll for driving on the country’s highways. The catch is that it will apply to everyone but, of course, Germans.
Nevada Might be Next With 85 MPH Speed Limit
Travel times might be reduced soon in parts of Nevada if a new bill proposing an 85 mph speed limit becomes law.
NHTSA Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Spending
If the government gives you $601 million to dole out for highway safety improvements, you’re expected to see that money put to good use.
Ford Focus ST Fuel Economy Released: 32 MPG Highway
When you think of a hatchback with 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque, good gas milage is probably far from being in the list of top priorities, but would you complain if it came with the package anyway?
Texas Speed Limit Might Reach 85 MPH on Toll Road
Drivers in Texas might have something to look forward to: a slightly higher speed limit. The Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) is proposing the increase to ease traffic on public roads.
Top 5 Fastest Roads in America
America’s five fastest roads have been ranked and surprisingly, the average driver’s need for speed has been dampened. American’s are traveling more slowly than they were a few years ago, likely due to rising gas prices and increased traffic enforcement. The average speeder traveled 81 mph on America’s top ten fastest roads, which is down…
U.S. Goverment Looking To Re-Align Highway Fund Taxes To Include Plug-In Cars
Federal legislators have begun examining ways to tax highway users based on Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as a way to bring up shortfalls to the Highway Trust Fund. A concern is that as fuel-efficient hybrids and plug-in cars increase, fuel tax generated revenues will do little for the already insufficient funding base. In a Congressional…
