1+ mon, 6+ day ago (477+ words) Prospective purchasers are less than thrilled about the decision TWO of the most popular car infotainment features are set to be phased out by major American automaker General Motors. Confirmed by the company's CEO Mary Barra herself on Wednesday, both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are being phased out by the manufacturer. While Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have already been replaced on the EVs made by GM and its subsidiaries Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, and Buick, Barra confirmed that gas models will fully phase out the features eventually. However, Barra offered no exact timeline for when this will happen, instead saying that "a lot of it depends on when you do an update to that vehicle. We made a decision to prioritize our EV vehicles during this timeframe, and as we go forward, we'll continue across the portfolio," per the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (601+ words) The company's motto was 'accountability and fun' A LEADING motor dealership has revealed plans to dissolve its 49-year legacy." The company, beloved by American drivers, is one of the most recognisable firms in the business. In the past five decades, Lazydays has become well-known in the US for selling and servicing RVs, with its company motto promising "accountability and fun. However, it is now in the process of being sold to Campers Inn RV, America's largest family-operated RV dealership group, after reportedly suffering heavy losses. The deal is intended to be completed by December 1. While some of Lazydays' dealerships across the country will remain, others face an uncertain future. READ MORER IN MOTORS Iconic Rose Bowl stadium unrecognizable amid deadly Los Angeles wildfires GET OFF MY LAWN Neighbors rage over dozens of cars & RVs 'in their backyard' Customers who have…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (406+ words) Plus, other winter laws coming into force DRIVERS have to comply with a new law which can land them a $37 fine. New rules will be applied during winter months to keep the streets free from obstructions. Woodbury's winter parking ban is now in force, and anyone leaving their car on the street overnight could be slapped with a fine. From November 1 right through to April 1, motorists are prohibited from parking on public streets between 2am and 6am, whether there's snow on the ground or not. And if two inches or more of snow fall, you can forget about street parking altogether " it's off-limits until the ploughs have cleared every inch. City officials say the rule will keep snowploughs moving and roads safe during those icy winter mornings. read more on motors Drivers with valid parking permits slapped with up to '$115 per day…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (545+ words) The city's mayor weighed in on the fresh legislation A NEW piece of legislation in a US state county will completely change how locals can park outside their properties. It will soon be legal for residents in Palm Coast City, Florida to park certain commercial motors on residential driveways without covering them in tarpaulin. The local city council voted three to two on the rollout, which will include trucks, pick-up trucks and will be limited to one per driveway. Larger vehicles, boats, and dump trucks are not included in the motor allowance. Critics say the law will make the city look less orderly and swales will be damaged by the heavy vehicles. "This is a slippery slope, if there ever was one," council member Dave Sullivan fumed. read more in motors But Palm Coast City Mayor Mike Norris argued it…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (630+ words) The price difference between new and used vehicles is now a fraction of the overall cost THE American auto industry's affordability crisis has officially bled into the one safe haven prospective purchasers had left. The used car market has been hit so bad that, at times, it makes more sense for prospective purchasers United States to buy new instead. The average price of a used car in America has risen to its highest point in 18 months to a value of just under $25,000, an increase of around $1,300 from a year-and-a-half ago. For popular vehicles like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Seltos, and Ford Bronco, this translate to their 2023 models holding a value that's within about 10% of their 2025 counterparts' MSRPs. Typically, cars with this amount of time between them would have a 40% difference in value, significantly higher than contemporary margins....

5+ day, 9+ hour ago (435+ words) Another state's license plate law will come into force in January DRIVERS risk being slapped with hefty fines worth up to $5,000 as part of a major crackdown when it comes to license plates." Millions of road users have been warned that customizing the appearance of plates is now a crime." And, drivers who are caught breaking the rules will not only receive a warning from a cop." Drivers that may be tempted to buy so-called flippers should think again. And, those who use flipping devices for criminal purposes risk a $5,000 fine." But, that's not the only penalty drivers in Florida could receive." read more on motors Drivers can ditch their license & leave the ID at home under new state law Final hours until Nov 1 'slow' law hits roads as drivers risk fines up to $500 They could get a prison sentence…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (223+ words) THOUSANDS of drivers have been affected after a mass outage at the DMV left them unable to sort their fines or license issues. So far there is no timeline for when the issue will be resolved with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). The issue has affected drivers in Louisiana, where a statewide DMV system outage has left offices unable to process transactions. "OMV's system is temporarily down and we are currently unable to process driver's license, vehicle registration, and reinstatement transactions," a spokesperson for the Louisiana OMV told The U.S. Sun. "We do not have an estimated time of restoration." The statement went on, "We appreciate your patience as our vendor works to restore service. "Updates will be posted here as soon as the system is operational again." OMV Deputy Director Austin Badon told local CBS affiliate 4WWL that the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (966+ words) Scroll down for a summary of the patrol schedule DRIVERS that break new driving rules are set to face fines of up to $25,000 plus jail time. As cops boost patrols in a November crackdown on the "fatal four" driving violations. The Illinois State Police have launched a series of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols across Central Illinois during November. These patrols will be held in Vermilion, Macon, and Champaign counties. They will be targeting the Fatal Four violations which include Impaired driving, Seatbelt violations, Speeding and Distracted driving. ISP says both daytime and night time patrols will increase and are aimed at improving highway safety and reducing traffic fatalities. New winter "location" law slaps drivers with $37 fine even if you're not in car Drivers face $10,000 fine and jailtime under US state's proposed "phone down" law Drunk or drugged driving are the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (575+ words) Despite Rob's glowing review, he admits there is one 'shabby' downside to the car ASK Google for the contact number for Porsche HQ in Stuttgart and tell me what you see. Yeah, you're right, it has the digits 911. That's nice, isn't it? But there's more to it than that. The area code is 711. This new 911 Turbo S is 711hp. Coincidence? I think not. Bosses could easily have decided on 710hp, 720hp, or even 730hp, for the most powerful production 911 ever. The German way would be to make it a round number. But someone thought they'd have a laugh with 711hp. Well, we've got your number. We spotted the in-joke. To be fair, I'm here for it. Porsche has nothing else to prove. The 911 is the world's greatest sports car. So why not have a bit of fun with it? Every model from the 911 Carrera upwards…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (477+ words) Locals argue the move will do more harm than good A NEW law in a major American state could have significant and widespread consequences. The move was made in an effort to make local roads safer, but may ultimately do more harm than good when considering its total impact. On November 18, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles announced that "foreign passports will no longer be accepted to title a vehicle in Texas unless they include a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stamp or mark confirming lawful admission into the United States." The decision comes after State Representative Brian Harrison discovered the loophole and brought up concerns about the safety of it. "It endangers drivers on Texas roads," said Harrison to local CBS news affiliate KTVT. "They were accepting any passport, not just an American passport, any passports well as driver's…...