By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist If you get into an accident — especially a relatively minor, “fender bender” type of accident where there are no major injuries involved, just some bent metal — how do you proceed? The following checklist might be helpful: 1) Make absolutely sure no one is seriously hurt. Anything more than […]
A Blueprint For Reasonable Drunk Driving Laws
As a followup to last week’s post on the possibility of mandatory breathalyzers in every vehicle, we thought it would be worth going over the organization’s stance on DUI/DWI laws: The NMA supports drinking and driving regulations based on reasonable standards that differentiate between responsible, reasonable behavior and reckless, dangerous behavior. The NMA does not […]
Mandatory In-Car Breathalyzers Coming?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist If you’re not a convicted drunk driver, should you still be required to have an in-car breathalyzer fitted (at your expense, ‘natch) to your next new vehicle? Apparently, some automakers — including GM and Toyota — think so. They and a few others are working together under the auspices of […]
Atlanta Suburb Turns Drivers Into Fuel Pumps
It’s a ridiculous concept, but somehow it seemed inevitable. Check out this story from USA Today: The surging price of gasoline has come to this: a “fuel surcharge” on your next speeding ticket. Drivers caught speeding in this north Atlanta suburb [Holly Springs] soon will have to pay an extra $12 — to cover $4-a-gallon […]
The Best Used Cars For Older Drivers
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Younger drivers often buy cars for their looks — or performance. Older drivers do also — however, they often care as much or more about practical things such as whether the car is safe, has comfortable seats and a smooth ride — and whether it’s easy to drive/park and get […]
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