California Bans All Use of a Cell Phone at the Wheel Starting January 2017
18 Dec 2016, 12:41 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The relationship between Californian drivers and their smart phones might cool down a little starting next year thanks to a new law passed by the Governor
Japan Is Preparing For Mirrorless Cars, Legislation Has Been Adapted
5 Jul 2016, 16:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A Japanese automotive supplier has prepared the world's first production version of an electronic solution to replace conventional mirrors with cameras
Classic Cars Will Not be Banned From Driving in Paris
20 Jun 2016, 18:01 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / Paris' war on car pollution on its streets will apparently not include historic vehicles, after classic car enthusiasts have lobbied for getting an exemption
NHTSA Announces New Guidelines for Autonomous Driving Coming This July
15 Jun 2016, 15:39 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / It looks like the government agency is finally going to address one of the trickiest situations it will ever have to face
Paris Will Ban All Pre-1997 Cars From Driving On Weekdays
1 Jun 2016, 08:19 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Starting July 1, Paris will not allow its residents to drive vehicles that were registered before 1997 in the city. The ban is only on weekdays
Michigan Bill Wants To Allow Private Purchase Of Self-Driving Cars
30 May 2016, 16:49 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Michigan legislators are preparing an expansion of a bill that will allow the sale of self-driving cars to regular people. This is a huge milestone
The Four Laws of Autonomous Cars
10 Feb 2016, 11:03 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / With the advent of driverless cars upon us, roboticists and legislators will have to think of a way to make them fully legal
Opel Will Voluntarily Publish Real Driving Emissions Before Legislation Makes It Mandatory
15 Dec 2015, 16:18 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Opel has decided to voluntarily publish its real world fuel consumption before this measure becomes mandatory. New figures will come in Q2 2016
No More Drones Flying Freely Over USA’s Green Pastures - They Need to Be Registered First
15 Dec 2015, 15:20 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The time frame is pretty tight, but the risks involved with drone accidents has to be managed somehow, and this is probably just the beginning
Ferrari Rental Business in Brand's Hometown Slumping on Laws Made to Stop Hoonage
14 Dec 2015, 12:43 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The mayor of Maranello, Ferrari's hometown, was forced to enforce noise restriction laws in the city because of tourists that raised complaints driving Ferraris
Tesla Sales Still Prohibited by Michigan Law, Company Starts Lobby Action
3 Dec 2015, 15:46 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The carmaker's unique business model in the automotive industry is still causing a stir in some US states. Michigan is the last that troubles Tesla
Speeding Fines Come Under Fire in Finland as Country’s Wealthiest Protest
29 Apr 2015, 09:36 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Finland is the one place on Earth where you don't want to go speeding, especially if you're terribly rich. That's something Reima Kuisla found out on his own
EPA Doesn't Find Rolling Coal Funny, Proposes $5,000 Fines
26 Mar 2015, 15:16 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Rolling Coal could soon become an extinct kind of behavior, as the Environmental Protection Agency is looking to fine drivers that do it with up to $5,000
New Nevada Law Could Bring Autonomous Cars to the Road in 2012
12 Jul 2011, 15:59 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Oh boy, “i, Robot” scenario here we come! When thinking of futuristic car, it’s mostly along the lines of a more powerful Porsche or a lighter BMW, but some might have us driving a...
France Toughness Traffic Law
16 May 2011, 09:08 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Slowly, but surely, the noose is getting tighter around the necks of all those drivers who, up until now, felt that they can get away with one or two traffic law violations. For Europe, the change w...
UK Toughens Drink and Drug Driving Legislation
22 Mar 2011, 06:46 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Tough times ahead for those who have made a habit of getting behind the wheel of their cars while intoxicated: the British government announced today the new sets of measures to be taken to discoura...
Truckers Upset over L.A. Clean Truck Program
16 Dec 2010, 11:39 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While green laws are good for the environment, they sometimes have a negative impact on economic and anteprenorial activities. This is clearly the case with the "Clean Truck Program", whic...
Gov. Schwarzenegger Is 2010 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year
9 Dec 2010, 08:07 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) awarded its the AMA Motorcyclist of the Year designation yesterday, with the honors going to none other than California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The aw...
Volvo Trucks Debuts European Driver Training Programme
1 Jun 2010, 11:00 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As new EU regulations say that all drivers must undergo 35 hours of training within a five-year period, Swedish manufacture Volvo has put together a new comprehensive training programme which meets ...
Number of ATV Accidents Decline, Report Shows
27 Jan 2010, 09:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / {img1 align}Recent data released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveal that fatalities and injuries associated with all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use continue to decline in the US. Acc...