AAA: Is raising the speed limit worth the risk?
Drivers want to save time, and local transportation agencies want to improve traffic flow, but at what cost?
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Auto thefts surge in 2020, reversing two years of declines
A preliminary analysis by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) shows auto theft took a dramatic leap upward in 2020 compared to 2019, reversing two years of auto theft declines.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Odometers reach record heights
The average age of cars and light trucks is increasing across the U.S., along with the mileage on their odometers.
IRS: New law extends COVID tax credit for employers who keep workers on payroll
The Internal Revenue Service urges employers to take advantage of the newly-extended employee retention credit, designed to make it easier for businesses that, despite challenges posed by COVID-19, choose to keep their employees on the payroll.
The Latest: Car recalls for mid-January
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for January 14 through 21, including a Ford recall involving 29,344 units.
AAA: Substantial increase in gas demand has little 'immediate' impact on pump prices
If demand continues another week of substantial increases, we can expect to see pump prices get more expensive.”
Report: Majority of EV owners intent on purchasing another one in future
Among the early adopters who own an electric vehicle (EV),1 82% say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another EV in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study,SM released today.
AAA: New year sees gas prices steadily increase
Since the beginning of the year, the national gas price average has increased 13 cents. Today’s average is $2.38. That is a nickel more than last week. However, still cheaper year-over-year by 17 cents.
IRS: Employers can withhold, make payments of deferred Social Security taxes from 2020
The Internal Revenue Service today released Notice 2021-11 addressing how employers who elected to defer certain employees’ taxes can withhold and pay the deferred taxes throughout 2021 instead of just the first four months of the year.
Lang Aftermarket iReport: Electric Vehicle (EV) sales boom on hold
Electric vehicles (Plug-In Hybrids and Battery Electric Vehicles) are feeling the impact of Covid-19, with 2020 annual sales down significantly.
