Daily Archives: November 26, 2013

Massachusetts passes Right to Repair reconciliation measure

Legislation supported by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE), along with organizations representing vehicle manufacturers and new car dealers, was approved on Wednesday night by the Massachusetts legislature.

China to launch two new carbon trading exchanges

China to launch two new carbon trading exchanges

China will launch two new pilot carbon trading schemes this week in Beijing and Shanghai as it strives to cut soaring rates of greenhouse gas, reduce choking smog and determine the best system for a nationwide roll-out.

ABI backs ‘ghost broking’ awareness campaign

ABI backs 'ghost broking' awareness campaign

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has given its backing to a new campaign to raise awareness of illegal ‘ghost broking’ scams among young motorists.

Car tag scanners would track Tybee Island, Ga. tourists

the welcome sign at the city limits of Tybee Island on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. Tybee Island officials have approved installing roadside scanners that read and store license plate information for every car and truck coming and going on the island. The mayor says the city wants the information for a tourism study, but officials are already getting angry calls and emails from residents who say tracking vehicles is too intrusive.

City officials on Tybee Island want to know more about the tourists who visit Georgia’s largest public beach, and they plan to spend nearly $29,000 on a pair of computer-linked cameras designed to read and record the license plate of every car and truck that comes and goes on the island.

Insurers to cut premiums in exchange for licence data

Insurers to cut premiums in exchange for licence data

A new data sharing scheme between insurers and the DVLA will result in drivers being asked for their licence number by insurers. The ‘MyLicence’ scheme will – according to the Association of British Insurers –  lower premiums and make it easier to identify fraudulent non-disclosure.