Articles written by W Thomas Payne in Autos

About me - W Thomas Payne

Freelance writer, photographer, and general handyman with words, I roam the back roads of America looking for the slightly different, the bizarre, and the fun that can be found in those 'off the highway' locales.

Over the last 25 years, I have been a landlord

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Autos > Fuel Economy Should governments give tax credits for alternative fuel vehicles?: 6 of 9
Incentives will not change our fossil-fuel guzzling habits. Our leaders in Washington set fuel consumption standards for all vehicles operating on the roads of the country, but left a massive loophole in the law permitting trucks' to have lower fuel standards. Despite gas prices, we saw a continued climb in the numbers of th... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Reasons to be prepared for police road blocks: 2 of 3
Police roadblocks occasionally serve a purpose - catching a dangerous criminal. But the resurgence of the random "safety check" raises the question of what your rights are in a situation where you are being randomly confronted by the police. The police across the country, both local and state, set up safety checks on major h... More..
Autos > Cars Why you need a GPS system in your car: 7 of 8
Getting lost while driving can be a very frustrating experience, and especially daunting if you are a stranger in a strange land, where the street signs are not in your native language. Whether you are looking for a shop, navigating your way to the location of your child's soccer game, or in a rush to make a business present... More..