Shocking Study: Electric Vehicles Cause Double the Road Damage
By Lauren Fix A surprising new study shows that electric vehicles create double the pothole damage to roads and bridges compared to gas powered cars. Before you get upset one way or the other – let’s take a deeper look at this study and what it says. Analysis by The Telegraph in Britain has found […]
Controversial Tesla Cybertruck is a DISASTROUS Vanity Project
By Lauren Fix The 2024 Cybertruck is possibly the most polarizing and most unique new vehicle on the market today. Sharp edges and acute angles along with an ultra-durable stainless steel exterior make for a truck like none other before it. Look at all the hype on the new cybertruck! Reviewers can’t stop bragging about how […]
AM Radio Bill Vote Blocked – We Want to Keep AM Radio In Our Cars
By Lauren Fix Now is the time to contact your elected representative and tell them to pass the Save AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This is an update to the Save AM Radio act and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. I’m shocked that lawmakers from all sides have not passed this obvious bill […]
Co-Leaders Strengthen the NMA
By Gary Biller, NMA Chairman of the Board When Stewart Price resigned from the NMA at the end of this past September to pursue other opportunities, it broke a remarkable record of longevity. Over the first 40 years of the organization’s existence, two individuals served as president: Jim Baxter (for the first 30 of those […]
Introduction to Lauren Matthews
Dear NMA Members, I am deeply humbled and honored to have the opportunity to serve as the Executive Director of Operations for the National Motorists Association. It is a role that I take on with great enthusiasm and dedication. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Board of Directors for placing their […]
Introduction to Jay Beeber
Dear NMA Members, I wish to echo Lauren’s sentiments regarding the honor and privilege of being asked to serve as the Executive Director of Policy for the National Motorists Association. Almost a decade and a half ago, I saw a story about how stop sign cameras were unfairly ticketing visitors to a local park system […]
Electric Vehicle Rebate Program OUT of FUNDS
By Lauren Fix The Illinois EPA electric vehicle program is out of money – Bad news if you still haven’t applied for the Illinois EPA electric vehicle rebates – the program is now out of money. The agency says the number of applications has surpassed the amount of funding, $12 million, for the fiscal year. […]
A Casualty of Revenue Collection
By Eric Peters, NMA Member and Syndicated Columnist They say “speed kills.” Here is a case-in-point. A cop driving at very high speed struck and killed a motorcycle rider who had the bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time — that place and time being in the path of the […]
When Can Drivers Expect Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars on the Road?
By Martin Banks Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are two front runners for carbon-free motoring. BEVs are currently in the lead by a mile — though some in the industry consider hydrogen the superior option. With that in mind, when can drivers expect hydrogen fuel cell cars on the road? […]
New SUV Review: 2024 Jeep Renegade
By Eric Peters, NMA Member and Syndicated Columnist Most crossovers have — or offer — all-wheel-drive. Most SUVs have — or offer — four-wheel-drive. Both systems drive all four wheels, but AWD is usually less capable off-road than 4WD. On the other hand, AWD has the upside of fewer parts, less weight and so (usually) […]