Out of the many transportation problems America currently faces, funding infrastructure remains at the top of the pile. Currently, we pay at the pump both a national and state gas tax and in many local counties and cities around the country, we also pay special sales taxes and wheel taxes for infrastructure. It never seems […]
Funding for Road Infrastructure–Never Seems to be Enough: NMA E-Newsletter #721
November 7, 2022 • 0 Comments • Congestion Pricing, Electric Vehicle, Fuel Tax, Gas Tax, Highway Trust Fund, Infrastructure, infrastructure funding, LEGISLATION, mileage-based user fee, NMA, Road User Charge, VMT, VMT Tax, WHEEL TAX
Motorcycle Review: 2023 BMW K1600 GTL
Spend $50K on a new BMW car and you get a four-cylinder engine. Spend half as much on a BMW bike and get a six-cylinder engine and a power-to-weight ratio that’s a lot more favorable. So why does BMW’s K1600 GTL come standard with a six while every BMW car shy of a 7 Series […]
Should the Public Score Police Encounters?
By Shelia Dunn, NMA Communications Director This post originally appeared as NMA E-Newsletter #704 from July 2022. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, a weekly one-topic look at a motorist issue, click here. “To Protect and To Serve” is the motto we frequently see on the side of police vehicles. Most of us […]
Banning Fossil Fuels Makes No Sense
By Lauren Fix Everything we use is made of fossil fuels–literally everything! We can’t ban fossil fuels anytime soon. This week, President Biden approved the release of more fuel from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and claimed we are going to refill the oil reserves once the price drops. So if the price does not drop […]
How to Make Your Teen’s Driving Lesson More Engaging
It’s likely hard to believe that your teenager is all grown up and driving. While this milestone can be exciting, it can also be dangerous. Getting out on the road with your teen for the first time might be a frightening experience for both of you. However, the best way to ensure they’re paying attention […]
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