Blue state drivers brace for higher prices at the pump over tighter climate standards
California drivers could soon see higher gas prices after state regulators approved stricter standards to curb climate-induced emissions. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is made up of commissioners appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom and the Democratic-controlled Legislature. Voted to update on Friday Golden State Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The update aims to increase […]
Florida’s unexplained ‘ghost lights’ have been haunting unsuspecting drivers for 6 decades: historian
Florida's mysterious “ghost light” phenomenon has been plaguing motorists for 60 years and will continue to do so, even as motorists prepare for its possible reappearance this coming winter. Yes, it hasn't been explained yet. According to local Florida historian Jason Byrne, the “Lights of Oviedo” have been reported since the 1960s on Snow Hill […]
F1 drivers demand to be treated as ‘adults’ over swearing spat
F1 is at the beginning of a new hiatus as the season draws to a close. The grid will be quiet until the final triple-header of the season begins at the second race of the month, the Las Vegas Grand Prix, later this month. However, the drama continues. News came yesterday that Sauber has confirmed […]
Massachusetts voters pass measure letting Uber, Lyft drivers unionize
Pennsylvania steelworkers Brian Pavlak and Josh Rockwell react to President-elect Trump's victory in the Keystone State on “The Bottom Line.” Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure Tuesday that would give rideshare drivers at app-based companies like Uber and Lyft the green light to unionize. The Massachusetts bill, known as Question 3, would allow rideshare drivers, […]
Massachusetts becomes first state to allow Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize
Massachusetts voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure that would allow rideshare drivers to unionize, making the state the first state to allow drivers for app-based companies like Uber and Lyft to form unions. According to the Associated Press, 94% of precincts reported that 53.9% of voters supported new legislation that would allow rideshare drivers, […]
Motorist allegedly tries to run over trio standing on home’s lawn after argument. Driver’s downfall? One victim has a gun.
Earlier this month, a driver in Columbus, Ohio, allegedly tried to run over three people who were standing on the lawn of a home after an argument. However, one of the driver's alleged targets had a gun, and the victim was right. “Let this be a lesson to you: Don't bring your car to a […]
German Drivers Giving up on Electric Vehicles, Data Shows
Aside from convincing people to buy electric cars, a new challenge for Germany's green energy reset is getting them to keep their cars as the number of EV owners rapidly switches to internal combustion engines. One in three electric car owners have returned to a petrol or diesel car this year, according to data from […]
Uber, Lyft avoided millions in pay by locking NYC drivers out of apps: report
Uber and Lyft are banning New York City drivers from their apps to avoid paying millions of dollars in compensation, according to a report. Rideshare app drivers have been locked out of the two apps for minutes to hours at a time, with flashing “Unable to go online” messages or telling drivers to go to […]
Prepare For ‘Big Brother’ Road Pricing, Drivers Told
The UK government stands to lose out on billions of dollars in taxes on petrol and diesel by encouraging drivers to adopt electric cars, and instead makes up for the shortfall by taxing road users per mile. The government wants to make up for it, a senior government adviser said. 'Big Brother Is Watching You'-style […]
Guenther Steiner picks Lando Norris to beat Max Verstappen for F1 Drivers’ title
After a three-week hiatus, F1 is scheduled to resume next week with the American Grand Prix. And with six race weekends left, everything is at stake. McLaren takes the lead F1 constructors title raceleading Red Bull by 41 points. Ferrari sits third in the constructors' championship standings, 75 points behind McLaren and 34 points behind […]