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New Law Could Boost ‘Classic Car’ Restomod Industry
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If you’re a fan of how classic cars look but not necessarily how they drive, there’s some good news for you.
Congressman Wants to Ban Red Light Cameras
Speed and red light cameras could be a thing of the past if Rep. Ed Perlmutter D-Golden gets his way.
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.
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.
Tesla Could Sell Cars in New Jersey Again Soon
The ban on selling Tesla products in New Jersey that begins next month might not last very long.
U.S. Senator Pushing to Stop Rental Car Agencies from Using Recalled Vehicles
However, Schumer feels that the proposed system simply doesn’t go far enough. “The latest proposal by car rental companies to create a vague double-standard that defines some recalled cars as safe and others as dangerous allows these companies to shirk their responsibility to consumers’ safety,” he said.
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…
GM and BMW Working On Cars That Recognize Road Signs, Lame “Didn’t See The Sign, Officer” Excuses To End
A report out of Europe claims that BMW and General Motors are collaborating on a system that will scan road signs, including speed limit warnings and relay the information to drivers. The system still has a few kinks being worked out, but the objective is for the system to be able to display warning signs…
