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MOT test exemption for pre-war cars
The requirement to have an annual MOT test for pre-war cars may be scrapped following a meeting between Transport Minister Mike Penning and members of the All Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicles Group, of which Lord Montagu of Beaulieu is President. The meeting took place at the Palace of Westminster between Lord Montagu, Conservative MP for East Yorkshire Greg Knight, who is the Parliamentary group chairman and Transport Minister Mike Penn... [more]
Christmas drink-driving figures shows a review of drink-drive laws cannot come too soon
Accroding to figures published by the Association of Chief Police Officers, 223,423 drivers were breath tested last month and total of 7,638 drivers were arrested after breath tests in England and Wales between December 1, 2009 and January 1, 2010. Although the figure is 16.51 per cent lower than the number caught drink-driving in the previous year’s campaign, it demonstrates that far too many drivers are still putting themselves and others at ri... [more]
Electric cars could result in higher overall CO2 emissions and oil consumption
The idea that a wholesale switch to electric cars would automatically reduce CO2 emissions and dependence on oil is one of a number of myths dispelled by a major new report conducted on behalf of the Environmental Transport Association (ETA). The report found that whilst there were significant potential environmental benefits to be had from a switch to electric vehicles, these were wholly dependent on changes in the way electricity was generat... [more]
Used Fiat 500 and Volkswagen Golf can be more expensive than new version
Used car buyers might be better off buying new, especially if they have a car that’s eligible for the government’s scrappage scheme. Popular models such as the Fiat 500, Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen Golf can all be bought new under the scrappage scheme for less than a used version that’s up to a year old. A used VW Golf 1.6 TDI S 5dr (59 plate, 200 miles) costs £16,200, yet the same car new is £12,430 under the scrappage scheme (including the av... [more]
Taxi drivers should take advantage of the scrappage scheme before it ends
LTI Vehicles is urging taxi drivers to take advantage of the Government’s scrappage scheme, which has recently been extended. The scheme gives drivers £2,000 incentive towards a new vehicle if they scrap a vehicle over 10 years old as part of the deal. The Department for Business announces that over 200,000 vehicles have been sold under the scheme. Over two-thirds of the £300 million budget initially set aside for the scheme has already gone.... [more]
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Google-Supported Autonomous-Car Legislation Passes California Senate
California Senate Bill 1298 passed the State Senate today in a unanimous, bipartisan vote of 37-0, paving the way for safety and performance standards that cover autonomous vehicles operating on the state’s roads and highways. The bill, authored by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), is on its way to the State Assembly for consideration, and it’s [...]
Major Right to Repair Legislation Passes Senate
Only a little more than a month after consumers and neighborhood repairers packed a State House hearing room to urge passage of the Right to Repair legislation, the Massachusetts S
Tax checkoff, car plates for parks proposed
Two North San Diego County Republican lawmakers have joined forces with Democrats to push legislation that would allow Californians to voluntarily contribute part of their income tax refund to parks in return for an annual admission pass.
Right to Repair Act Passes Massachusetts Senate
BETHESDA, MD -- May 21, 2012 : Just over a month after consumers and neighborhood repairers packed a Massachusetts State House hearing room to urge passage of Right to Repair legislation, the state's Senate strongly approved the measure with added safeguards to protect both new car dealerships and independent repairers, who have long sought a level playing field.
PIP reform legislation full of errors, Kriseman says
The law that reforms the no-fault car insurance system doesn't go into effect for six more weeks, but that hasn't quieted down critics who say a technical error in the bill could create legal headaches for medical providers. Rep. Rick Kriseman , D-St. Petersburg, is the latest to add his voice to the topic, penning a letter to Gov. Rick Scott pointing out the "numerous errors" in HB 119. Much of ...
Boxer wants rental car companies to park vehicles facing recall
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Barbara Boxer wants major rental car companies to pledge not to rent out vehicles facing safety recalls until they are repaired.
Illinois Senate rejects anti-bullying legislation
A push to make Illinois schools adopt more thorough policies to prevent bullying fell short in the state Senate.
Maryland Laws for Electric Cars: HB 469 & HB 674
The HB 674 law allows plug-in vehicles to travel on High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes, regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle. It allows the MVA to charge a fee of up to $20 for issuing HOV-lane permits to plug-in vehicle owners. Contributor: Monty Campbell Published: Oct 29, 2010
Self-Driving Car Bill Passes Calif. State Senate
The California State Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday that would establish safety and performance standards for self-driving cars in California.
U.S. Travel Association Applauds Changes to JOLT Legislation
The House and Senate made new provisions to the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act in order to create more jobs while maintaining national security.
