Category Archives: Law/Government

Ford offers new package for F-150 aimed at government fleets

For Ford, government fleets are very important. Especially law enforcement,a market which they have dominated for years with the Crown Victoria. But with its recent demise, they’ve had to work twice as hard to maintain that dominance. To help them … Continue reading

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NHTSA wants mandatory backup cameras by 2014

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed a law which would require automakers to install backup cameras on all cars by 2014.

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EPA and DOT propose new fuel economy labels

The EPA and DOT are proposing a new fuel economy label, with two options proposed.

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Pagani Zonda successor to receive US homologation

Autocar reports that the Pagani Zonda successor, the C9, will be receiving US homologation.

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Mahindra diesel pickups receive EPA certification, should arrive in US soon

Mahindra’s diesel pickup trucks have received certification from the Environmental Protection Agency, meaning that they should be arriving in the US soon.

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Washington State to ban copper in brake pads

Washington State is banning copper in brake pads to reduce water pollution.

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Quebec temporarily banning import of RHD cars to evaluate their safety

Quebec has given the import of right-hand-drive cars the thumbs down for the next six months so that they can evaluate safety concerns.

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Canada implements first-ever emissions standards, based on new US standards

Canada has decided to implement their first-ever emission standards, based on the recently introduced US standards. Previously, Canada didn’t have standards. There were guidelines in place, but compliance was not mandatory.

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Horchaus to import Europe-only Audis to North America

Horchaus, the Canadian distributor for MTM, has been given permission by Audi to import Europe-only Audis into North America. The cars in question are the RS4 Avant, RS4 Convertible, S3, RS6 and RS6 Avant, Q7 V12 TDI and TT RS.

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Legislators in Michigan trying to add green lessons to Drivers Ed

Two Democrats in the Michigan State House have introduced a bill that would mandate environmental activism into the curriculum of driving school. Of course, this would only affect Michigan, but nonetheless, this could spread to other states, and even to … Continue reading

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