The New York City Taxicab & Limousine Commission has decided to postpone the Black Car miles per gallon (mpg) regulation for one year. The regulation, which would have required newly licensed Black Cars to meet a standard of 25 miles per gallon starting January 1, 2009 (increasing to 30 mpg the following year) is being postponed until January 2010. The mandatory vehicle retirement requirements that were also part of these regulations has also been deferred for one year.

Under a new Suffolk County law, if you get caught texting while driving in the county you face a $150 fine.

Winter driving can be hazardous and scary when there is snow and ice on the road, but additional preparations can help make trips safer and allow you to better cope should an actual emergency occur.

Parking your car in a shopping center parking lot can be a risky business, particularly during the holiday season. While navigating the parking lot can be hazardous in its own right, we will deal specifically with parking in this article.

On October 31, a federal judge blocked controversial New York City regulations that would have required owners and operators of taxicabs to switch to vehicles that achieve at least 25 miles-per-gallon.