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State leaders in Maine are calling attention to the growing number of fatalities on U.S. roads and highways due to distracted driving. The soundscape of texts and phone calls, the monitoring of GPS maps and even eating in the car are causing drivers to take their eyes off the road and their hands off the wheel. ...

In the hopes of warning seniors about the dangers of online scams, AARP Virginia is hosting its annual Scam Jam April 29. Members of law enforcement as well as scam victims will be speaking about what people should look for to avoid being scammed. According to the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center, Virginians were scammed out of $205 million in 2022 with more than 11,000 victims across the state. ...

Lincoln, most reliable American car brand, will be made in China for 2024 Nautilus luxury SUV. And there are slave labor fears. Read more.

UPDATE: This story has been updated to reflect amendments to the legislation since the original story was filed. (6:43 p.m. MST, Apr. ...

Consumer groups are calling for changes to a proposed bill - needed to make sure drivers can continue to get free computer upgrades to repair serious car safety issues remotely. One of the provisions of Assembly Bill 473 would forbid car manufacturers from competing with car dealers regarding sales or service. Rosemary Shahan, president, Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, said the measure could have unintended consequences. ...

Electric vehicle (EV) “mania” might be at an end, or, at a minimum, easing down, according to research, as concerns about supply chain, lithium sourcing, inflation, and so on, affect production capacities while customer demand decelerates globally, as evidenced by industry leader Tesla cutting down prices in order to raise sales volume.

Despite gains in certain areas, Minnesota is still behind its current goals to reduce carbon emissions. But those in the clean-energy sector see big opportunities in 2023. Groups pushing for a quicker transition to these sources feel the upcoming legislative session could pave the way for key decisions to accelerate progress. ...

A new report says Arizonans who have a medical emergency and good health insurance could still find themselves with a costly "surprise" bill. The federal "No Surprises Act" is supposed to protect people from the high costs of out-of-network medical services. But it doesnt protect them from surprise ground ambulance costs - which Patricia Kelmar, senior director for Health Care Campaigns with the Arizona PIRG Education Fund, said is simply unfair. ...

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, scammers are hard at work, so the experts have some tips on how to shop smarter. The most common types of scams these days are online shopping scams, empty gift cards and package delivery scams, according to AARP FraudWatch. Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs for AARP, cautioned you should never click on a link directly from social media or an unsolicited email or text. ...

Kentuckys two dozen rural electric co-ops could do more to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy, according to a recent ranking of southeastern rural electric co-ops. Co-op utilities provide power to 1.5-million people in nearly all Kentucky counties. Chris Woolery, residential energy coordinator with the nonprofit Mountain Association, said while more Kentuckians want investments that will lower their monthly costs, many arent aware of how they can voice concerns with their local c...