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NC County Vehicles Need Replacing

Over 43 percent of Mecklenburg county vehicles are at least 10 years old with over 100,000 miles.

High Court Rules Rental Agency Cannot Use GPS to Fine Speeders

The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the findings of the Connecticut state Department of Consumer Protection that a New Haven car agency could not levy a $150 penalty per speeding violation.

North Dakota Lawmakers Agree on Black Box Bill

Bill would protect car owners from having “black box” information released without their consent.

Transpo Official Pushes On-Board Recorders for Truckers

Move designed to curb trucking companies from systematically forcing their drivers to drive in excess of hour-of-service regulations.

Tire Inflation Myths and Tips

Do not rely on service station tire gauges as they are notoriously inaccurate.

NYC Bill Would Make City Fleet Greener

Under the bill the city's trucks, school buses, private waste haulers, and sightseeing buses would have to switch to ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. At the moment the fuel is not widely available in the city.

First Look: Lexus GS 450h Hybrid Luxury Sedan

Combined power output is estimated to be in excess of 300 horsepower, with zero-to-60 acceleration in less than six seconds. Combined fuel economy is estimated to be in the high twenties.

Which Cities Have the Longest Commutes?

New York and Baltimore lay claim to having the highest percentage of people with “extreme” commutes.

Gas-Savers That Lease the Best

Trivia Answer: What was Charles Kettering's invention?

It appeared on Cadillacs in 1912. Cars equipped with his invention sold like crazy. His company was Dayton Engineering Laboratories Co.