GM Says Tougher NHTSA Fuel Regs Could Be Costly To Automakers, Feds Disagree GM will closely review NHTSA's new proposal, which calls for strict fuel economy improvements on light and commercial trucks. By Christopher Smith Jul 28 2023 -
Utah Pilot Program Installs GPS To Track Cars For Road Use Tax And Tolls It's a six-month pilot program for 100 motorists to evaluate the new technology. By Chris Bruce Jul 27 2023 -
Here’s Why The Audi Q6 E-Tron’s Active Headlights Won’t Be Offered In The US Outdated Federal safety standards continue to keep US-spec vehicles one step behind the rest of the world. By Steven Ewing Jul 25 2023 -
Paris To Fight Pollution With Higher Parking Fees For SUVs The new law will become effective on January 1, 2024. By Angel Sergeev Jul 12 2023 -
Former Audi CEO Fined $1.2M, Gets Suspended Sentence For Dieselgate Role He agreed to confess to his involvement in the scandal last month. By Anthony Alaniz Jun 27 2023 -
NHTSA Wants Auto Emergency Braking Standard On Big Trucks, Buses The technology could save 155 lives a year. By Anthony Alaniz Jun 22 2023 -
Feds Fault NHTSA On Failure To Meet Deadlines For Safety Investigations An audit of its cases revealed that the agency failed to meet internal deadlines or follow procedures over 90 percent of the time. By Mark Webb Jun 3 2023 -
GM, Stellantis Fined $363M For Failing To Meet US Fuel Economy Standards: Report The fines were $235.5 million for Stellantis and $128.2 million for General Motors By Chris Bruce Jun 2 2023 -
Fed Proposal Would Require Automatic Emergency Braking On New Vehicles If approved, it would take effect on new vehicles sold in the US three years after being finalized. By Christopher Smith May 31 2023 -
Hyundai Donates Four Santa Cruz Trucks To City With The Same Name The pickups will serve in the city’s Marine Safety Division and help keep beachgoers safe. By Anthony Alaniz May 31 2023 -
Ambulances, police and fire vehicles now allowed in London bus lanes Non-emergency vehicles used by the police and NHS can now use bus lanes in the capital with impunity. By James Fossdyke May 26 2023 -
Atlanta "Boot Girls" Have Keys To Unlock Parking Boots, And They're Using Them The duo charge $50 to remove boots installed by private parking enforcement companies, but the legality of their actions is unclear. By Christopher Smith May 23 2023 -
UK government "unlikely" to hit targets on motorway charging network The RAC says the government is "not on track" to meet its own commitment to chargers on the motorway network. By James Fossdyke May 22 2023 -
US Lawmakers Propose Legislation Forcing Automakers To Keep AM Radio The new bill does open the possibility of a replacement if it “is as reliable and resilient as AM broadcast stations.” By Anthony Alaniz May 19 2023 -
Longer lorries to grace UK roads from end of May The longer 'LST' trailers are designed to reduce the number of trucks on the road. By James Fossdyke May 17 2023 -
Ex-Audi Boss Stadler To Make Dieselgate Confession To Avoid Prison He will still face a 1.1 million-euro fine. By Anthony Alaniz May 4 2023 -
UK: RAC finds issues with most 'yellow boxes' councils plan to enforce The motoring organisation says drivers could be unfairly fined, and the government should sort out its guidance on the matter. By James Fossdyke May 4 2023 -
Wisconsin Shares Old Road Maps Online Going Back Over 100 Years Get lost in an online archive of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Official State Highway Map collection. By Mark Webb Apr 13 2023 -
American Tourist In Ferrari Fined $500 For Driving In An Italian Piazza The piazza is one of the most historic and famous tourist hotspots in Florence, Italy. By Jacob Oliva Apr 7 2023 -
Kia EV9 Buyers In North America Can't Get Second-Row Swivel Seats The nifty option doesn't comply with federal laws in the US. By Christopher Smith Apr 6 2023 -
EU Alters 2035 Combustion Engine Ban, Gives Ok For Synthetic Fuels Germany forced there to be a compromise from the original complete ICE ban. By Chris Bruce Mar 27 2023 -
EU Could Allow Sales Of New E-Fuel ICE Cars After 2035: Report The European Commission has already drafted a proposal. By Anthony Alaniz Mar 22 2023 -
Two Michigan Companies No Longer Allowed To Import Cars Due To Violations The NHTSA said that the two companies have seriously violated federal safety requirements. By Jacob Oliva Mar 16 2023 -
Germany Forges Alliance With Seven Euro Nations To Oppose 2035 ICE Ban The EU proposal wants automakers to reduce CO2 emissions from new cars to zero by 2035. By Jacob Oliva Mar 13 2023 -