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Autos

Did the Pandemic Make Us Worse Drivers?

Did the Pandemic Make Us Worse Drivers?

  • Ryan Brady

If you get the sense you’ve been seeing more bad accidents on the road lately, you probably have. Crashes claimed an estimated 42,795 lives on U.S. roadways in 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a fairly dramatic increase over 2019 by more than 6,0…

The average age of cars in the U.S. is older than ever before

The average age of cars in the U.S. is older than ever before

    The average age of light vehicles on American roads has reached a record high of 12.5 years. This is attributed to inventory issues caused by the pandemic, such as chip shortages and supply chain disruptions. This led to higher demand and prices for used cars. Inflation and rising interest r…

    The most fuel-efficient vehicles introduced each year since 1975

    The most fuel-efficient vehicles introduced each year since 1975

    • Dom DiFurio, Stacker

    The typical car today will take you about 26 miles on a gallon of gas, or the electric equivalent, but that wasn't always the case.

    See the EVs eligible for tax credits — and why most aren't

    See the EVs eligible for tax credits — and why most aren't

    • By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer

    Under the Treasury Department rules and other provisions of last year's Inflation Reduction Act, most of the more than 60 electric or plug-in hybrids on sale in the U.S. won't get any tax credits.

    30 SUVs with the highest death rates

    30 SUVs with the highest death rates

    • Dom DiFurio, Stacker

    Vehicles made by Jeep and Mitsubishi landed in several spots among the top manufacturers of vehicles ranked by highest death rate.

    EPA emission limits to boost US electric vehicle sales

    EPA emission limits to boost US electric vehicle sales

      The Biden administration is proposing strict new automobile pollution limits that would require up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032, a nearly tenfold increase over current electric vehicle sales. The proposed regulation, announced Wednesday by the Environ…

      Less than half of all Americans say their next vehicle will be an EV

      Less than half of all Americans say their next vehicle will be an EV

      • By TOM KRISHER, MATTHEW DALY and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press

      A new poll shows that about 4 in 10 U.S. adults are at least somewhat likely to go electric when it comes time to buy a new vehicle. They say the main deterrents are high prices and too few charging stations. 

      Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit with new rules

      Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit with new rules

        Fewer new electric vehicles will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit later this year, and many will get only half that, under rules proposed Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department.

        Americans' attitude towards electric cars is still very much split

        Americans' attitude towards electric cars is still very much split

          Americans' attitude towards electric cars is still very much split. A new Reuters Ipsos poll found they are split roughly into thirds. 34% say they would consider going electric for their next car, 31% are not open to it, while 35% are still making up their minds. Buzz60’s Maria Mercedes Gal…

          Ford files patent to disable certain functions over missed payments

          Ford files patent to disable certain functions over missed payments

            Ford has an idea for the future, miss a car payment and your car may help repossess itself.

            Does a self-driving car scare you? This AAA survey found that's a common feeling

            Does a self-driving car scare you? This AAA survey found that's a common feeling

              Not everyone is thrilled by the idea of using a self-driving car.

              BMW releases fleet of hydrogen cars on the roads

              BMW releases fleet of hydrogen cars on the roads

                The BMW Group are putting their first raft of hydrogen vehicles on the road in a pilot fleet that will go into service in 2023.

                Tesla Accused Of Firing Buffalo Staff Over Union Campaign

                Tesla Accused Of Firing Buffalo Staff Over Union Campaign

                  Tesla has been accused of firing over 30 employees in its Buffalo factory for trying to form a union. 

                  Top 10 reasons drivers get pulled over

                  Top 10 reasons drivers get pulled over

                    Certain demographics are more likely to be pulled over than others, and the consequences for drivers who are subject to a traffic stop vary significantly.

                    Food & Cooking

                    50 most popular chain restaurants in America

                    50 most popular chain restaurants in America

                    97th annual Williams Bay Women's Banquet on May 8; Dinner at Rosewood Dinner Theater to feature Kentucky Derby theme

                    97th annual Williams Bay Women's Banquet on May 8; Dinner at Rosewood Dinner Theater to feature Kentucky Derby theme

                    The 97th annual Williams Bay Women’s Banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 8 from 5-9 p.m. at Rosewood Dinner Theater in Delavan. The women of the Lake Geneva area are invited. 

                    Local libraries to host Badger Talk program on Wisconsin's cranberry-growing industry

                    Local libraries to host Badger Talk program on Wisconsin's cranberry-growing industry

                    The public libraries in Fontana, Lake Geneva and Williams Bay will host their next Geneva Lakes Library Series in collaboration with The Ridge Hotel on Tuesday, March 26. The 6:30 p.m. program, "Cranberries: How Wisconsin Became the Best," will feature a Badger Talk presentation by University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension Agriculture Institute Cranberry Outreach Specialist Allison Jonjak.

                    How to carve a turkey

                    How to carve a turkey

                    See steps that will walk you through the process, one slice at a time

                    Home & Garden

                    3 Ways To Make Your Backyard Vegetable Garden A Success

                    3 Ways To Make Your Backyard Vegetable Garden A Success

                    Now that summer is here, it is a perfect time to start planning your backyard vegetable garden.

                    4 Effective Ways To Repel Bugs When Eating Outdoors

                    4 Effective Ways To Repel Bugs When Eating Outdoors

                    Outdoor dining is a great way to enjoy the summer weather but pesky bugs can sometimes ruin the experience. So here are some easy and effective ways to keep bugs away when eating outdoors so you can enjoy your food in peace.

                    5 Tricks To Make Your Flowers Last Longer

                    5 Tricks To Make Your Flowers Last Longer

                    A vase of flowers is a great way to add color to a room, but if they’re not looked after properly fresh flowers can die quickly.

                    The 10 coolest beach towels for your summer vacation

                    The 10 coolest beach towels for your summer vacation

                    If you’re planning a beach trip this summer but don’t have a beach towel yet, don’t settle for something boring. These bright and bold beach towels will stand out against the sand and add a pop of color to family vacation photos.

                    A federal EV program can save you thousands. How does it work and how do you apply?

                    A federal EV program can save you thousands. How does it work and how do you apply?

                    • Noor Adatia, The Dallas Morning News (TNS)

                    Here are answers to your EV tax program questions, including why it’s in place, what’s new in 2023 and how to claim your clean vehicle tax credit.

                    These are the 10 most dangerous cars in the US

                    These are the 10 most dangerous cars in the US

                    • David Goldberg, Stacker

                    Here's a look at the 10 vehicles that are the most involved in fatal crashes in the United States

                    Americans spend an average of $179 fueling their vehicles each month. Here's how to spend less

                    Americans spend an average of $179 fueling their vehicles each month. Here's how to spend less

                    • Elias Sorich, Stacker

                    The cost of gasoline and other fuels accounts for about 3% of overall annual expenses for Americans. Here are a few tips to help spend less.

                    Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate is the most powerful DBS ever

                    Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate is the most powerful DBS ever

                      Aston Martin have introduced the latest and final version of their DBS 770 the DBS 770 Ultimate.

                      The new Corvette is the most electrifying car on the road

                      The new Corvette is the most electrifying car on the road

                        Exactly 70 years after the first Corvette debuted at Motorama in New York City, Chevrolet have provided the world with a muscle car of the future.

                        Top five most profitable used cars

                        Top five most profitable used cars

                          Land Rover dominates the most profitable car list with four models in the top five list. Dealer Auction released its annual ‘Retail Margin Monitor’ report which shows the Land Rover Discovery 4 in first place, making car dealers an average of £4,340 profit.

                          Health

                          How to stay warm, according to science

                          How to stay warm, according to science

                          Here are some scientifically proven ways to keep warm.

                          15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC

                          15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC

                          Watch as Reid Park Zoo's elephants play in the mud

                          Watch as Reid Park Zoo's elephants play in the mud

                          Elephant siblings Meru, Penzi and Nandi play in the mud at Reid Park Zoo. Video courtesy Reid Park Zoo

                          Lawsuit alleges ex-Harvard Medical School professor used own sperm to secretly impregnate patient

                          A former professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of one of the nation's largest fertility clinics is being accused in a lawsuit of secretly impregnating a patient in 1980 after promising the sperm would come from an anonymous donor. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Boston on Wednesday. Sarah Depoian says she and her husband first went to Dr. Merle Berger in 1979 to discuss intrauterine insemination. The artificial insemination that Berger performed resulted in the birth of her daughter in 1981. The daughter says she discovered Berger was her biological father after using a home DNA test. A lawyer for Berger says the allegations have no legal or factual merit.

                          People

                          Meet the candidates for Williams Bay Village Board trustee

                          Meet the candidates for Williams Bay Village Board trustee

                          As voters head to the polls in Williams Bay on Tuesday, April 1, a contested 6-way race is on the spring general election ballot for the three Williams Bay Village Board trustee seats up for election this cycle.

                          Three-way race for two Walworth Town Board seats

                          Three-way race for two Walworth Town Board seats

                          A three-way race in on for the two Walworth Town Board seats up for election this cycle at the Tuesday, April 1 spring general election. Incumbent Walworth Town Board Supervisor William "Bill" Pearce will face a challenge on the ballot from Peter Featherstone and Daniel Kauer. Incumbent Supervisor Steve Santeler declined to run for re-election.

                          Two-way race for Supervisor 2 seat in the Town of Geneva

                          Two-way race for Supervisor 2 seat in the Town of Geneva

                          In the 5,390-resident Town of Geneva, challengers Richard A. Watson and Scott Williams will face off for the Town Supervisor 2 seat being vacated by incumbent Supervisor Larry K. Kulik.

                          Late brother's birthday helps Illinois man win $350,000

                          Late brother's birthday helps Illinois man win $350,000

                          Volo, Ill. resident Richard Schultz won the $350,000 top prize in the Wisconsin Lottery's Feb. 22 SuperCash! drawing, purchasing his winning ticket from the Genoa City BP. Schultz matched six of six numbers.

                          Pets

                          Smooth Sailing: Planning Pet-Friendly Stays for Long-Distance Moves

                          Smooth Sailing: Planning Pet-Friendly Stays for Long-Distance Moves

                          Moving long distances with pets can be both exciting and challenging. As an increasing number of U.S. families opt for long-distance relocations, ensuring a smooth transition for furry family members becomes increasingly important.

                          How You Can Keep Your Pet Safe During Fourth Of July Celebrations

                          How You Can Keep Your Pet Safe During Fourth Of July Celebrations

                          Fourth of July celebrations involve a lot of fun activities, food and fireworks. Here is how you can keep your pet safe during the celebrations.

                          6 Ways Dogs Use Body Language to Tell You They're Mad

                          6 Ways Dogs Use Body Language to Tell You They're Mad

                          'Newsweek' reports that there are some tell-tale signs that your dog might be upset with you.

                          These BBQ Foods Are Dangerous For Dogs

                          These BBQ Foods Are Dangerous For Dogs

                          Now that it’s barbecue season, you might be thinking of treating your dog to some of your leftovers, but this is not recommended.

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