Distracted Drivers Kill Thousands Each Year

Drivers who were distracted by electronic devices killed around 5,800 people in the United States during 2008, says U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. The numbers were presented at a two-day Transportation...

First Mass Produced Electric Car In 2011

Renault is joining forces with Better Place, provider of electric vehicle services, to develop and mass produce three electric vehicle models. The cars will initially be marketed in Denmark and Israel. Renault plans on producing 160,000 vehicles per year. What's different...

Scrappage scheme marks automobile sales milestone UK

"Motorists who have traded in their old vehicles for new cars under the Government’s scrappage scheme visited Downing Street this morning as it was revealed more than 35,000 cars have been ordered through the...

TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY PROPOSES OPENING US TO MEXICAN TRUCKS

" By Michael Cutler May 24, 2009 NewsWithViews.com I was just sent this disturbing news article this evening from a former colleague who also retired ...

Hacked road signs warn of zombies, raptors ahead

" COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Hackers are messing with electronic road signs in some states, warning of zombies and raptors down the road. Traffic safety officials aren't amused. The latest breach came during Tuesday...

Detroit Goes for Electric Cars, but Will Drivers?

The electric car has to happen butwide spread acceptance of themwill not happen at once. As they get cheaper and achieve better performance they will become big sellers."The competition over electrics is picking...

Playing golf can lead to hearing loss, say British researchers

Not many people think of golf as a high-risk sport. However, British researchers have found that using thin-faced titanium ball drivers can damage hearing of golfers. Researchers believe playing with these...

The New York Times’ Discusses NASCAR Coverage

" CIA Stock Photo, Inc. Question: The Times has done an excellent job responding to the popularity of Nascar. What do you see for the future of the...

Women taxi drivers to take on Delhi roads

Indian capital New Delhi is among the worst crime-infested cities in the world and most of the victims are the women. With Delhi's pathetic public transport system commuting in evening hours is harrowing experience for the women. To overcome the woes of women commuters a...

Saudi women drive down memory lane

"Riyadh: In an ornate living room, a group of women gathered around coffee and date cakes to celebrate the afternoon 18 years ago when they got into cars and drove the streets of Riyadh, a stunning defiance of Saudi Arabia's ban on female driving. They have only one regret:...

Women in high heels risk driving accidents in UK

You need to make sure to have proper footwear while driving. Wearing wrong footwear can lead to serious accidents on road. A new study has revealed that more than 11.5 million women put their and others life at...

Under $3 gas

"GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) - If there was one stretch of road that could bring a smile to the faces of drivers fueling up at the pump, it would be in Georgetown. Both residents and drivers in the area are seeing...

Chaos for London as bus strike looms

To overseas visitors the London Bus is as much a symbol of England itself as of just the capital city and perhaps this strike is indicative of things to come across Britain as belts tighten and public and private...

Taxi drivers checking passports in Denmark

German taxi drivers have begun checking passports for cross-border fares along the German-Danish border. Denmark is suffering from illegal immigrants and trying all efforts to check the entry of illegal immigrants...

ABC News: Newest Key to Teenage Freedom

" Ford Motor Co. announced today it will offer a new feature, starting next summer on some of its 2010 cars and trucks, that allows parents to set safety limits on teen drivers through a high-tech car key. ...

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