There are two chief reasons for the homogenous appearance of new cars and they’re related. The first reason is that all new cars, all new vehicles for that matter, must be designed in such a way as to comply with the same government regulations, particularly with regards to safety. This leads to sameness. It began in earnest in […]
American for Toll-Free Interstate Letter to Congressional Leadership Opposing Tolls on Existing Interstates
May 12, 2021 • 0 Comments • ATFI, Gas Tax, Highway Trust Fund, Infrastructure, infrastructure funding, NMA, Public Private Partnership, REVENUE GENERATION, TOLL, Toll Roads, TOLLING, tolls
Editor’s Note: This letter was sent last week to Congress, and the National Motorists Association is one of over 80 signatories. The Honorable Mitch McConnell The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader […]
Signs your Car’s Electrical System is Starting to Fail
Everybody knows fuel is of utmost importance to a car. Without it, your vehicle won’t be going anywhere. Then again, you can also say the same thing about its electrical system. After all, it’s the electrical system that makes it possible to start your vehicle, among other things. Your headlights and dashboard also come alive […]
Should We Lean into a Federal Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax?: NMA E-Newsletter #643
May 10, 2021 • 0 Comments • Auto Industry, Auto Privacy, Electric Vehicle, Gas Tax, GPS, Infrastructure, infrastructure funding, LEGISLATION, NMA, PRIVACY, REVENUE GENERATION, Road Usage Charge, Road User Charge, Traffic Congestion, VMT Tax
Most experts agree that the way America funds infrastructure is broken. Many of our roads are in terrible shape. The Highway Trust Fund is nearly empty. Many local governments have difficulty paying for year-round road maintenance. The reasons vary. The federal and state gas taxes have never been adjusted for inflation. Many states divert funds […]
Global Chip Shortage Explained and Why It’s Important To You
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach The ongoing global chip shortage means that it could be tougher to buy everything from a game station to a Ford Mustang for the next few months, maybe even until the fall. How did this happen, and what does that mean for you? But wait, besides automakers struggling with […]
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