These States Have the Best and Worst Roads in America
Bad roads aren’t just an annoyance. They can wreak havoc on tires, suspension systems, and can cause vibrations that loosen cosmetic components. With 94.78 percent of its roads meeting the acceptable quality standard, Idaho was found to have the best roads in the country.
The states with the best roads likely invest more in highway maintenance. Tennessee, for example, funds its highway improvements with vehicle excise taxes, and the burden of paying for roadwork is shared by federal, state, and local governments. The state has managed to go 45 years without needing to borrow money for road construction, indicating that its funding is stable and robust.
Damage Control: Why You Should Never Delay Collision Repairs
By Kam Thandi
Delaying collision repairs prolongs downtime, leading to cascading effects on operational efficiency and customer service.
Fleet managers should develop a proactive vehicle incident plan to handle collisions and minimize their impact on operations effectively.
This plan should include protocols for reporting accidents, assessing damage, and initiating repairs with shops promptly. Ensure that you have a vast network of repair shops for various needs and vehicle types, including EV-certified repair shops.
With ServiceUp, fleet managers can streamline the repair process, improve efficiency, and focus on core business operations with confidence, knowing that their vehicles are in capable hands.
US Issues Auto Dealers Over $580 Million in Advance EV Tax Rebates This Year
The U.S. government has reimbursed auto dealers for more than $580 million in advance point-of-sale consumer electric vehicle (EV) tax credit payments since Jan. 1, the Treasury said on Friday.
Prior to 2024, U.S. auto buyers could only take advantage of the new EV credit of up to $7,500 or the $4,000 used EV credit when they filed tax returns the following year. Treasury said more than 85,000 of the time of sale tax reports were for new EVs, with over 90% of those including advance payments request for $7,500. More than 15,000 time of sale reports were for used EVs, with about 75% including advanced payments requests for $4,000.
Work Truck Solutions’ Q1 2024 Market Analysis: Marked Upswing in Commercial Vehicle Availability
Work Truck Solutions®, a leading authority on commercial vehicles, released their Q1, 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis, highlighting numerous key industry trends.
On-lot new vehicle inventory per dealer continues an upward trend, registering an increase of 12.7% QoQ and a very significant 93.1% YoY jump.
"As we unveil our Q1 2024 data findings, it’s clear there is improved availability of new work trucks, vans and SUVs, which is welcome news to buyers after the last few years of restricted commercial vehicle inventory," said Aaron Johnson, CEO of Work Truck Solutions.
20 Best Cities to Own an Electric Vehicle
Following the explosion in electric-car popularity, home-listings site Realtor.com partnered with Kelley Blue Book, to identify the top housing markets for EV drivers. California dominates, with eight metropolitan areas in the top 20.
The researchers weighed two factors. First, the percentage of homes in a market that advertised their friendliness for electric vehicles, including at-home charging stations. Second, the density of electric vehicles compared to available public charging ports. Many of the top markets are — not surprisingly — clustered around tech and startup hubs like San Francisco, Boston, and Salt Lake City. California dominates, with eight metropolitan areas in the top 20.
