Vehicles travel southbound on Gambell Street near E. 15th Avenue in Anchorage in August 2021. (Emily Mesner / DNA) JUNE — The state of Alaska wants to collect taxes from Turo, the online platform where people can advertise and rent their cars, after multiple legislative efforts and a trip to court failed to resolve a long-running dispute.The dispute raises questions about how e-commerce is regulated in Alaska and the state’s power to enforce its laws.The state has said that transactions made through Turo and other peer-to-peer car rental websites should incur the state’s 10 percent rental car tax, which is…
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Hyundai has officially discontinued the Accent, so 2022 is the last to hit the market. It’s a pretty reliable car, but there are some models you’d be better off avoiding. Here are the Hyundai Accent model years with the worst problems. The 2002 Hyundai Accent had several engine complaints Car Claims reports that there are 13 owners who have problems with the 2002 model. The engine had four complaints against it, and the worst one was that it stalled. This one received a severity rating of 10 out of 10, with Car Complaints rating it as “Truly Awful.” It cost…
It’s an epic showdown of internal combustion and hybrid electric supercars. June 4, 2023 at 10:11 a.m. ET What’s faster in a drag race between a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S e-hybrid, a BMW M5 Competition and a Porsche Panamera Turbo S e-hybrid? Is this a case of electric-assisted cars beating internal combustion? Or does the lone non-electric hybrid stand a chance? BMW plans to launch a new 5 Series later this year, including a new M5 with a twin-turbo V8 and hybrid electric drivetrain, similar to the car Motor 1 tested at the Nurburgring last month. But the current M5…
SHREVEPORT, La. – After Saturday’s storm, extensive flooding took over parts of the ArkLaTex, specifically in the Shreveport-Bossier area. RELATED CONTENTWith many cars left underwater, here are some tips from insurance companies like State Farm and Progressive that can provide guidance on what to do next. Does car insurance cover flood damage?If your car is damaged or ruined due to a flood, your auto policy’s comprehensive coverage may pay to repair or replace your vehicle, minus your deductible. Comprehensive can cover a variety of water damage, including flooding, heavy rain and hail.Vehicle Flood Damage ChecklistStudy possible damages. Be aware of…
SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) – Two victims were shot in their car and crashed on the 690 Eastbound after a suspect allegedly shot into their vehicle while driving. According to Syracuse police, a couple was driving eastbound on 690 on Sunday, June 4, around 5:05 a.m., when another vehicle pulled up and started shooting at their car, shooting the driver. , which crashed into the Teall Avenue exit barrier. Syracuse police: 12-year-old girl shot after fight Syracuse Police and Syracuse Fire Departments were dispatched to the Eastbound 690 Teall Avenue exit where they found an unoccupied and heavily damaged vehicle blocking…
The global automotive lubricants market size is expected to reach USD 97.59 billion by 2030 and register a revenue CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period, according to the latest report by Reports and Date. Increasing demand for synthetic oil and growing number of passenger cars in developing countries are driving the revenue growth of the automotive lubricants market. Automotive lubricant is a fluid material that primarily reduces friction between contacting surfaces. The lubricant efficiently reduces energy loss caused by friction. In addition, it also helps to clean, cool and protect metal parts from corrosion and rust, as well as…
Some might say it looks like the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine reincarnated as an EV.Volkswagen has unveiled its newest van model: the three-row ID. Buzz.Going on sale in 2024, the new vehicle has been designed specifically for North America and “pays homage to the iconic Volkswagen minibus,” Volkswagen announced in a statement obtained by USA TODAY on Friday.”Retro design cues such as the oversized VW logo, short overhangs and available two-tone color palette meet a bespoke interior, cutting-edge EV technology and advanced driver assistance features, that clearly mark it as a vehicle of the future”. VW wrote in the statement.The…
Since its creation in 1937, Toyota has become one of the most popular car brands in the world. Toyota was not widely known outside of Japan until the 1960s, when they began marketing economy cars to the middle classes. It was during this period that they began to produce the Corolla model, which became the best-selling car in the world. A decade later, during the oil crisis of the 1970s, Toyota capitalized on the demand for fuel-efficient cars, and its models began to flood the American and European markets. Toyota vehicles also gained a reputation for affordability and reliability. Vehicles…
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. – Three people are dead after a car landed at the bottom of a quarry in Frederick County, Maryland, on Sunday, officials said.The incident happened at Lehigh Road and Peter Shriner Road in Libertytown around 8:30 a.m., according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.Frederick County Fire and Rescue is on scene looking for additional occupants. Residents should expect a heavy police presence and rescue teams. It is unclear what caused the crash. Police have not released the identities of anyone involved. The accident remains under investigation. This is a developing story. We are working to gather additional…
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