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Bill May Curtail Vicarious Liability Lawsuits Against Lessors

Bill 6862 would provide relief to vehicle leasing companies and rental car agencies, especially in New York State, which has no cap on tort liability.

AAA: Driving Costs Nearly Unchanged from Last Year

Offsetting higher gasoline costs are reductions in the annual average cost of insurance, licensing, registration and taxes, as well as tires and maintenance.

AAA and Parents Magazine Announce the 15 Best Cars For Families

Chrysler Town & Country, 300 and Dodge Durango win their categories.

Cities Consider Free Parking for Hybrids

From California to Sweden, governments are considering offering parking-based incentives for hybrid users.

High Gas Prices Squeeze Service Fleets

Many fleets of service, repair and basic delivery vehicles must pass runaway fuel costs onto consumers in the form of higher rates or higher prices on goods.

Committee Says County Needs Better Fleet Management

Lawmakers cited instances of a county employee talking on a hand-held cellular phone while driving a county vehicle; employee use of county vehicles for communiting; and vehicles under warranty being repaired at the county's expense.

New York County Tightens Vehicle Policies

Department heads must now request permission from their oversight committee for county vehicles to go home with employees.

Calif. County Examines Use of Fleet Vehicles

Should county office workers be allowed to take home county-operated fleet cars?

J.D. Power: Consumer Interest in Full-Size SUVs Waning

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