Gas prices falling, likely to keep falling, says AAA
Gas prices falling, likely to keep falling, says AAA Last weeks Bulletin reported on the American Automobile Associations finding that gas prices had been above $3.00 a gallon for 1,000 consecutive days. Now AAA offers good news on prices, though its more short-term: Gas prices have fallen from a year ago and are expected to […]
Read MoreSource to help Maryland dealers lessen their rain tax bill
Source to help Maryland dealers lessen their rain tax bill Jim Soltesz of Soltesz Engineering is available to help dealers in Maryland mitigate their stormwater fees, in effect as of July 1, and reported in a previous Bulletin. In some cases, the fees can equal 100% of the dealers property tax. Each of the counties […]
Read MoreDrivers willing to pay more for cars that capture carbon emissions
Drivers willing to pay more for cars that capture carbon emissions Drivers who believe that human activity contributes to global warming are willing to pay more for vehicles with technologies that reduce carbon emissions, a recent study from the University of Michigan finds. Overall, those surveyed indicated they were willing to pay about $100 for […]
Read MoreOne-third of children killed in crashes arent properly restrained
One-third of children killed in crashes arent properly restrained More than one in three children under age 13 who died in passenger vehicle crashes in 2011 were not in car seats or wearing seat belts, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Almost two children are killed every day while riding in cars and […]
Read MoreTop foods people eat while they drive
Top foods people eat while they drive Everyone knows eating while driving is just one more form of distracted driving. But a lot of us do it anyway. So whats on the menu? The top scorer in a survey by Insure.com on the best foods to eat while driving is a candy bar. It has […]
Read MoreThought for the Week
Thought for the Week This is embarrassing. Albania works better than this. [I]–Bill OReilly, host of The OReilly Factor (Fox) faulting both Congress and the president on the govt shutdown[/I]
Read MoreSmaller dealers may be eligible for tax credit if they provide insurance
[U]Smaller dealers may be eligible for tax credit if they provide insurance[/U] No penalties for U.S. employers who dont comply with Oct 1 ACA employee notice mandate[/I] Employers cannot be fined or penalized for failing to notify employees about the Affordable Care Act health coverage exchanges by October 1, the Department of Labor has said. […]
Read MoreSen. Ted Cruz, Karl Rove speak at NADA Washington Conference
Sen. Ted Cruz, Karl Rove speak at NADA Washington Conference WANADA representatives attended NADAs Washington Conference last week, held this year at a particularly interesting time in the Congressional legislative process. One of the speakers was Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), just as he was pushing a bill in the House of Representatives to fund the […]
Read MoreF& I Seminar (Nov 7)
F& I Seminar (Nov 7) WANADAs popular Finance and Insurance Professionals Seminar will be held Thursday, November 7. The daylong workshop is aimed at all F&I staff and is presented by JM&A, WANADAs presenter for the past five years. Topics to be covered include: Unfair and deceptive trade practices Truth-in-Lending Equal Credit Opportunity Rights to […]
Read MoreVirginia gets bonus $57.3 million for transportation from feds
Virginia gets bonus $57.3 million for transportation from feds Other states couldnt spend all their federal transportation money, so they returned it and Virginia got an extra $57.3 million. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) plans to use the money for paving projects: $16.7 million on interstate paving, $25.6 million on primary roads and $13.7 […]
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