Top 5 Tips for Safer Holiday Travel
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach The holidays are a popular time for travelers, and this year 76 percent of Americans are planning to travel by car. However, the wintery weather and extensive travel time can present specific safety hazards that you should be aware of before taking your trip. Here are five tips for safe holiday travels to consider while planning your trip. A recent 3M […]
Driving through a Weather Disaster: NMA E-Newsletter #669
Weather disasters can take on many forms: a sudden downpour that is much worse than predicted, an ice storm that hits suddenly, a dust storm that shows up unexpectedly, or localized ground fog so thick, you can only see a few feet in front of you. Everyone likes to say, “Be prepared.” You can be […]
Mileage Tax Is Coming? Pay-Per-Mile AND Gas Tax
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach The government loves to spend your money. This is accomplished by more taxation and other user fees. The newest 3.5 trillion dollar infrastructure bill includes a “By The Mile Tax.” Those driving electric cars, which the government is pushing, will no longer be skirting road taxes, and they will […]
Should We Lean into a Federal Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax?
Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared in May as NMA E-Newsletter #643. Since we first posted this information, the Senate has passed an infrastructure bill that includes a federal program to gauge whether or not a federal vehicle miles traveled tax could work. In the interim, there has been little discussion about adjusting the gas […]
Autonomous (Self-Driving) Vehicles – Available Soon? (Yes and No) Part 2: NMA E-Newsletter #649
By Gary Witzenburg, Automotive Senior Writer and Contributing Editor, President of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year, and NMA Member. Editor’s Note: HOUR Detroit Magazine has graciously permitted the NMA to publish this piece, which initially appeared in a slightly different version on its pages. Please read Part 1 from last […]
Autonomous (Self-Driving) Vehicles – Available Soon? (Yes and No) Part 1: NMA E-Newsletter #648
By Gary Witzenburg, Automotive Senior Writer and Contributing Editor, President of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year, and NMA Member. Editor’s Note: HOUR Detroit Magazine has graciously permitted the NMA to publish this piece, which initially appeared in a slightly different version on its pages. Part 2 will be presented in […]
Should We Lean into a Federal Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax?: NMA E-Newsletter #643
Most experts agree that the way America funds infrastructure is broken. Many of our roads are in terrible shape. The Highway Trust Fund is nearly empty. Many local governments have difficulty paying for year-round road maintenance. The reasons vary. The federal and state gas taxes have never been adjusted for inflation. Many states divert funds […]
Women Who Changed Automotive History Part 1
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach It’s National Women’s History Month, so let’s celebrate the Women who changed automotive history. Some great features and technologies are in your vehicle because women didn’t like the original method and invented a better solution. The first woman to drive a car was Bertha Benz. She was a pioneer […]
Drivers to be given Real-Time “Risk Scores” using Embedded Telematic Surveillance Sensors
By Joe Cadillic, co-writer of the NMA Street Surveillance Blog and founder of the MassPrivatel Blog Gone are the days when insurance companies used race, sex, and a person’s age to determine their auto insurance premiums. A new whitepaper by Cognizant, titled The New Auto Insurance Ecosystem: Telematics, Mobility and the Connected Car, reveals the real reasons […]
The Rise of the Dashcam
Dashcams or dashboard cameras provide the ability to record footage on the road. This simple function has been used for a variety of purposes throughout history. Its application has morphed over the years and will continue evolving in the future. Coca-Cola was originally made to treat morphine addiction and is now the world’s most popular […]