Volkswagen Offers Cash And Dealer Credit To Victims: Should They Take It?
Dieselgate is growing larger, and Volkswagen is getting desperate to save its reputation. Rumors are swirling internationally that the company is going to roll out incentive programs as a stopgap for repairs, and America is one of the first places to receive these incentives. Volkswagen Offers Cash And Dealer Credit Sources are claiming that Volkswagen […]
How Is Florida Fighting Wrong-Way Driving?
Since Florida received the dubious honor of being the third worst state in the nation when it comes to wrong-way crash fatalities, authorities have been trying to find new ways to protect the citizens in Florida and keep drivers heading in the right direction. So, how is Florida fighting wrong-way driving? Cutting edge technology, that’s […]
Requiring “E-Hailing” Apps: Is Legalizing Uber And Lyft A Good Idea?
Broward County didn’t like what they were seeing from the new ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft, and so county leaders came together to pass new and stricter regulations on these ridesharers. That prompted Uber and Lyft to pull out of Broward, which led to a quick backtrack. In the end, Broward County drafted new […]
Does The Auto Industry Need Takata To Stay In Business?
The Japan Credit Rating Agency downgraded its credit assessment for Takata Corp. from BBB+ to BBB- on Wednesday the fourth of November. The news caused the company’s stock to fall 13 percent and raised concerns from experts wondering if Takata’s business could implode on itself. They worry that the auto industry might be dependent upon […]
Lyft Sued For Wrongful Death: Will The Case Make Ridesharing Safer?
On Halloween afternoon, the mail room supervisor for Fisher Island was riding his motorcycle when he encountered a rider’s worst nightmare. A car failed to yield while making a left-hand turn and plowed into him. The 29 year-old succumbed to his injuries, and is survived by his wife, step-daughter and a newborn son that will […]
The EPA Says Porsche And Audi SUVs Have Defeat Devices Too: VW Denies Charges
Volkswagen was caught in a web of lies when it was discovered that several of its car models were using “defeat device” software to fool the EPA and pass emissions tests. The company admitted to the deception and has been working to repair its reputation ever since. However, the deception may not be over because […]
Things You Didn’t Know About Dietary Supplements
In 2013 a transplant surgeon noticed the high number of people coming to her hospital with liver failure. She interviewed several of these patients and found that they had all taken the OxyElite Pro fitness supplement. The discovery led to a nationwide recall, and several lawsuits were filed, but it also exposed a danger that many Americans […]
What is Forced Arbitration, and Why Does It Need to Stop?
When cancelling her AT&T account, a woman noticed that the company charged her a $600 cancellation fee. She thought the fee was excessive, so she filed a class action suit in court, but she didn’t realize she had signed a contract containing a forced arbitration clause. Her case was thrown out, and the woman was […]
Four Things Germany Won’t Tell You About The Volkswagen Scandal
Germany is well known for high quality cars. Over 20 percent of the country’s exports are auto related and over 775,000 people work for the country’s automakers, so when the VW scandal was exposed, the pride of the entire nation was hurt. That’s why there are a few things Germany won’t tell you about the […]
Do You Know How To Avoid Wrong-Way Crashes?
Two sisters were driving home from Disney World along Interstate 95. One was an accomplished violinist, the other was an Airforce Staff Sergeant on her way to an assignment in Korea. Unfortunately, neither survived their encounter with a wrong-way driver in Pompano Beach, and their story is not unique. How To Avoid Wrong-Way Crashes Florida […]
