Noise Pollution
Report: London mayor Boris Johnson wants $200 fines for unnecessary idling
London Mayor Boris Johnson is looking to crack down on those drivers who idle aimlessly. The politician has proposed a plan to reduce emissions and noise pollution in his city by imposing hefty fines of up to £120 for anyone caught sitting around with their engine on. That's nearly $200, for those of you who count in U.S. dollar
Beer, Cheese and Bikes: Harley-Davidson may be named State Motorcycle of Wisconsin
2010 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight – Click above for high-res image gallery
Bring the Noise: Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps reportedly safe... for now
Following earlier news that the Donington track, which was supposed to take over the British Grand Prix in lieu of Silverstone, had to declare bankruptcy comes a reversal of fortune for the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. The longtime host of the Belgian Grand Prix looked to be in serious t
Zip it! Mumbai holds a no-honking day
For the aggressive driver, the horn can prove to be a powerful ally, but it can also annoy the snot out of everybody around them. In Mumbai, India, the noise pollution emanating from the auto-sax is so bad, the heavily populated city decided to have a no-honking day. Here in the States we have a special "day" just about every day of the year, but seldom do we mobilize 2,000 volunteers to ensure t