Arizona DMV – Vote for your favorite in the Safety Message Contest
Vote for your favorite in the Safety Message Contest by Did your safety slogan make it to the next round? Find out and vote for your favorites through March 15. AZDOT Blog
Mercedes-Benz recalls 1 million cars after 51 fuse fires
Mercedes-Benz recalls 1 million cars after 51 fuse fires by James Raia Another day, another recall. This time it’s Mercedes-Benz. Parent company Daimler AG announced it’s recalling one million newer-model Mercedes-Benz vehicles globally after 51 fires were reported because of a defective fuse. The vehicles affected: certain C-class, E-class and CLA cars and GLA and … Read more
Arizona DMV – Throwback Friday? The Bell and Grand interchange 50 years ago
Throwback Friday? The Bell and Grand interchange 50 years ago by A Throwback Friday photo shows how much progress we’ve made in 50 years at the Bell and Grand interchange. AZDOT Blog
Charity offers free Aston Martin, chat with James Bond
Charity offers free Aston Martin, chat with James Bond by James Raia Donate to charity and have a chance to win an Aston Martin and hang out with Daniel Craig, the actor who played James Bond, Agent 007. That’s the incentive provide of United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to support its mission. The fundraising … Read more
North Carolina DMV – This Week at NCDOT: Safe Driving Advice and New Online DMV Service
This Week at NCDOT: Safe Driving Advice and New Online DMV Service by RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Safe Driving Advice The weather is warmer and spring break is around the corner, … Read more
Trophy Trucks: Modifying for movement, speed
Trophy Trucks: Modifying for movement, speed by James Raia Trophy trucks race in the highest class of off-road competition and have one goal — moving fast in the desert. But the high speed doesn’t mean barreling down a straight, well-paved asphalt road. Rather, trophy truck racing is contested on the craziest terrain found in the … Read more
Cars3: The future is now, but has Paul Newman returned?
Cars3: The future is now, but has Paul Newman returned? by Weekly Driver News Service The release of Cars3 is less than four months away, but the marketing of the third film in the increasingly popular series has begun in earnest. The movie was announced months ago, but the trailer for the film debuted appropriately … Read more
Consumer Reports: Best New Cars of 2017
Consumer Reports: Best New Cars of 2017 by Weekly Driver News Service Consumer Reports picks lots of best lists. Arguably the most popular list is the publication’s annual best car list. For 2017, like in previous years, the Consumer Reports’ list of best new cars, was selected because the vehicles are outstanding all-around performers — … Read more
Arizona DMV – Clearing the way for a better Ina/I-10 interchange
Clearing the way for a better Ina/I-10 interchange by Work dismantling portions of I-10 ahead of building a new Ina Road interchange have begun. AZDOT Blog
2017 Chrysler Pacifica: New strong rival in minivan niche
2017 Chrysler Pacifica: New strong rival in minivan niche by James Raia Pacifica isn’t a new automotive nameplate. Chrysler first used it on a concept vehicle 1999. The Chrysler SUV/wagon discontinued in 2008 after four years of production was also called the Pacifica. But the name has returned again with the debut of the 2017 … Read more