By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Here is a startling tidbit: In coverage of GM’s reported intention to produce a $4,000 car, the company revealed that its near-term “goal” is to “have 75 percent of its sales” outside the United States. Your tax dollars at work. Now, the $4,000 car is a fine idea. It represents […]
Florida Highway Patrol Ticket Quota Exposed
A recent article in the St. Petersburg Times highlighted the story of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper who has accused the department of firing him because he didn’t write enough tickets. The Highway Patrol predictably denied having a ticket quota. They said that the officer was fired for not meeting “performance standards.” This is a […]
Car Buying Tip: Check The Fine Print For These 10 Qualifiers
While there are some great deals to be had on new cars today, be sure you understand the offers — and whether there are any “qualifiers,” “restrictions,” “exclusions” or “limitations” that could affect you. Offers on TV (and radio and in print) showcase the big numbers and best deals in very large type — with […]
The Truth About Speed Cameras: They Don’t Work
Anyone who believes that speed cameras have a large impact on the speed of the vehicles on a freeway should check out this study published last month. In order to evaluate how effective speed cameras are at reducing driver speeds, Craig Peterson of RadarTest.com conducted an experiment using the speed cameras in Arizona. Here’s an […]
The Cash For Clunkers Program Throws A Rod
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist When you give stuff away for free it tends to go away fast. Especially if it’s money you’re giving away for free. The government, of course, seems not to understand this concept. Perhaps because it is other people’s money it is always giving away. Last week, the so-called “cash for […]
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