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 […]
Have Your Say: NMA Forums Launched
We’re happy to announce the launch of the new NMA Forums. Over the years we’ve received various requests asking for a discussion board for people interested in the issues the NMA covers. Until now, for various reasons, we haven’t been able to create one, but circumstances have changed. The lively discussions in the comments section […]
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