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Rolling Coal Called Offensive, Unsafe and Harmful in Bill Calling For Ban
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House Bill 11 looks to put an end to the act of modifying a diesel-powered car to spew out a sooty exhaust.
Tesla Appeals to Michiganders for Help in Dealer Battle
It’s raining today in Marquette, Mich where four pieces of paper sitting on a desk are causing a small car manufacturer in California to sweat.
Tesla Faces Bill That Could Ban Sales in Michigan
Tesla’s state-by-state battle to sell its cars directly to customers is making news in Michigan.
Audi Gets First Self-Driving Car Permit in California
California issued its first self-driving car permit for use on state roads today, marking a milestone in the journey toward mass market adoption of the technology.
Tennessee Introduces Two New DUI Laws
The state of Tennessee has added a pair of new DUI laws just in time for the 4th of July holiday.
California DMV Announces New Self-Driving Car Rules
Self-driving vehicles are creeping toward public adoption at a not-so-slow pace and the California DMV just announced rules that bring them closer to the mass market.
Google Lobbies Legislators to Leave Glass Alone
Google is trying to sway lawmakers from banning its Glass mobile computing device off of driver’s faces.
Flashing Headlights to Tip Speed Traps is Free Speech: Federal Judge
A St. Louis, Miss. federal judge has ruled that flashing headlights to warn oncoming traffic of police speed traps is protected as free speech.
Should Riding in Truck Beds be Illegal?
U.S. state representative Mike Rogers thinks so, calling it “asinine” that people in Alabama can still do it legally.
Self-Driving Cars Pose ‘Concerns:’ Regulators Say
U.S. auto safety regulators are still hesitant about self driving cars being allowed beyond the experimental phase.
New Bill Poses Possible Fine Hike, Automakers Protest
Part of a two-year highway reauthorization bill is ruffling feathers among some of the world’s top auto manufacturers because it could allow for massively increased fines. The provision in question would raise the amount of money an automaker may be fined for failing to properly recall problematic vehicles. As it stands, the maximum fine is…
Texas Celebrates Labor Day With New Max Speed Limit, No Night Time Limits
Previously capped at 80 mph, the Texas House of Representatives approved a new transportation bill that will raise speed limits up to 85 mph in select areas and put an end to the night-time speed limit as well. Yee-haw! Though exciting for driving enthusiasts (or anyone in a hurry), don’t pack your bags for the…
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…
