Pan Am Railways is for sale, according to an industry publication.
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Friday, June 26, 2020
If you haven’t figured out how to learn from your mistakes by the time you’re 94 years old, you’re probably doing something wrong. After missing the mark with its first subcompact SUV, Mercedes-Benz — founded in 1926, if you just got on the metaphor bus — learned its lesson and got just abou…
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Tony Scott boarded an American Airlines flight May 25 from Los Angeles to Dallas. It was a trip he felt he had to take despite concerns about the coronavirus. His son, who lives in Texas, was having health problems.
Friday, June 19, 2020
By now everyone has noticed how cheap gasoline has become, but it would be foolish to assume the low prices will last.
Monday, June 15, 2020
Friday, June 12, 2020
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is one of the year’s best new cars, though it’s not really new. New exterior styling, added features and lower prices transform the Passat into a first-rate competitor for leading family sedans like the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry.
I have a 2015 Nissan Frontier. It only has 57,000 miles and does not leak or burn oil, to my knowledge. I take it to a reputable national oil-change place every 3,000 miles for oil and filter. I have never checked the dipstick right after the oil change, as I assume that is being done profes…
Monday, June 08, 2020
Friday, June 05, 2020
2020 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4x4 EcoDiesel: Is this even big enough?
Friday, May 29, 2020
Hyundai should score a choice slice of the shrinking pie for midsize hybrid sedans with the stylish and well-equipped 2020 Sonata hybrid. The new hybrid offers a miserly version that the EPA rates at 52 mpg in combined city and highway driving and a loaded top model rated at 47 mpg combined.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
PARIS/TOKYO - Renault, Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp ruled out a merger on Wednesday and doubled down on a plan to cooperate more closely on car production to save costs and salvage their troubled alliance.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amtrak told Congress in a letter made public Tuesday it needs another $1.475 billion bailout or it will be forced to make sweeping service cuts and likely suspend some routes.
Friday, May 22, 2020
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Organizers said Friday they were canceling the 2020 New York auto show that had previously been pushed back until August, citing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the venue’s use as a field hospital.
WASHINGTON — A group representing many major automakers on Friday said it was intervening in a lawsuit that says the Trump administration did not go far enough in weakening — but not freezing — Obama administration standards to revise fuel economy standards.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
MANCHESTER — Dennis and Linda Mullen wore matching checker-patterned face masks and white cotton gloves while checking in for their Southwest flight to Tampa on Thursday.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
May is National Military Appreciation Month, since 1999 an annual opportunity for Americans to honor veterans and active-duty members of our military services.
Friday, May 15, 2020
After 18 months in which Nissan’s finances cratered, its highest-profile executive became the world’s most famous white-collar fugitive and its alliance with Renault began to crumble, the Japanese automaker may finally have caught a break.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
MANCHESTER — Manchester bus service will resume along five routes starting June 1, the Transit Authority announced Wednesday.
Friday, May 08, 2020
My 1984 Toyota pickup truck has been sitting for a year and a half. Here’s the story:
I must admit, I tend to forget about Infiniti, Nissan’s upscale marque, and I bet a lot of people do.
Sunday, May 03, 2020
Boeing has raised $25 billion in a massive debt sale, allowing it to avoid tapping a $17 billion coronavirus bailout fund meant to shore up businesses critical to national security.
Friday, May 01, 2020
With the largest U.S. airlines now set to mandate — and provide — facial coverings for all passengers over the next two weeks, many are turning their focus to other measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus during air travel.
Wall Street sold off sharply on Friday after President Donald Trump revived a threat of new tariffs against China in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has brought global economies to a grinding halt.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
WASHINGTON — Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways Corp and Spirit Airlines on Tuesday asked the U.S. Transportation Department for approval to suspend flights to more than two dozen U.S. airports.
Monday, April 27, 2020
After more than a year of construction and delays, the new Bedford Road Bridge in Merrimack is now open to one lane of traffic.
Friday, April 24, 2020
2020 Subaru Legacy XT: The stealth Subaru.
Why do convertibles and coupes have such large doors, which makes it hard to get in and out in tight parking spots? Why can’t they have four normal-sized doors?
MANCHESTER — Dennis and Linda Mullen wore matching checker-patterned face masks and white cotton gloves while checking in for their Southwest flight to Tampa on Thursday.
The bridge received a grade of seven, meaning it is still in good condition, said Eileen Meaney, chief communications officer at the DOT.
DEERFIELD — A massive, 515,000-pound transformer on the move from Manchester to an Eversource substation in Deerfield has been stuck on Route 43 since Tuesday afternoon and likely won’t be moved until Wednesday night, an official said.
CONCORD - In the wake of a year-long controversy over rumble strips on highways in three New Hampshire communities, the state Department of Transportation has decided to place a moratorium on any future installations, at least for the time being.
MANCHESTER - A state transportation official thinks limits on salt usage should be eased so the department can move ahead more quickly to build the fourth lane of Interstate 93 from Manchester to Salem.
DERRY - The state's most expensive road project - widening Interstate 93 - has grown pricier, and while a planned fourth lane in each direction is being built, the state isn't being allowed to pave or use it.
A New Hampshire man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration officers after they found a loaded gun in his carry-on bag at Logan International Airport in Boston, the TSA said Tuesday.
MANCHESTER — The 27th CIGNA Corporate Road Race takes place Thursday night downtown.
At the time of the derailment, 150 people were on the train, MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak told reporters Saturday.
The Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll found 75.5% of residents surveyed said they are in support of expanding passenger rail service.
CONCORD - New Hampshire is withholding about $1 million in payments to the new vendor that maintains the E-ZPass highway toll system, citing a failure to deliver on key contract features like an improved website, a mobile app, texting capabilities and enhanced options for cash payment on tra…
MANCHESTER — City aldermen will send a letter to state transportation officials asking them to rethink detours and ramp closures associated with planned repairs on the Interstate 293 bridges connecting Bedford to Manchester, which some warn could result in “nightmare” traffic conditions in t…
RAYMOND — The Prescott Road bridge that crosses Route 101 could be closed for up to nine weeks as part of a state maintenance project aimed at preventing future problems.
A driver was stopped by police and ticketed Thursday after police say she attempted to pass off a pack of Camel 99 cigarettes as an official New Hampshire inspection sticker.
HOPKINTON, N.H. — The southbound side of Interstate 89 in Hopkinton was closed Friday night after a police pursuit of a stolen car suspect and traffic stop led to an officer-involved shooting of that suspect.
When the price of gas dropped to $1.69 a gallon at Greene’s Corner Market in Moultonborough, owner Dede Maroun got a message from someone who thought it must be a mistake.
MANCHESTER — Ted Kitchens is optimistic about luring more passengers and planes to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Last year, American Airlines increased its flights, cargo had a record year and the airport restructured its debt to lower the cost carriers pay to operate there.
LONDONDERRY — The lanes along Interstate 93 have shifted for the winter months.
Concord Coach Lines — the state’s largest passenger bus company — said it will not block Customs and Border Patrol agents from accessing its buses, despite being urged to do so by the American Civil Liberties Union.
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There were 30, or about 6 percent of drivers, taken off the road for violations.
Had a bad experience at Newark Liberty Airport last year? You’re not alone, according to recent rankings.
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MANCHESTER — A large sinkhole of unknown origin caused traffic delays in the city’s North End during rush hour late Friday afternoon, according to officials.
HOOKSETT — The Hooksett Town Council will meet again on June 27 with representatives from Laconia-based engineering company Dubois & King to discuss the fate of an unexpected $250,000 bill the town has incurred from the Lilac Pedestrian Bridge reconstruction project — a bill that the tow…
NASHUA — Karen Parsons of Merrimack wasn't taking any chances on Friday as she staked out her spot at the front of the line into the E-ZPass walk-in center off Broad Street in the Division of Motor Vehicles building.
CONCORD -- Commuters will notice a change in the way the state collects tolls starting Monday, after officials with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation announced actions being taken in response to COVID-19 concerns.
Despite traffic concerns and potential parking woes, nearly 250 new apartments have been approved by city planners for Nashua’s east side -- projects that could possibly entice rail activity in the region.
NEWINGTON — The first of 12 KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers arrived at the New Hampshire Air National Guard Base at Pease on Thursday afternoon.
SALEM — The town’s legal battle over piles of printer boxes and other junk littering a local property could end if the property is sold to a new owner, according to court documents.
John Grammas insists that his traffic light idea would address safety concerns for drivers trying to exit nearby Dunkin’ Donuts and McDonald’s.
PORTSMOUTH — The creator of Arcade City, a mobile app for ride sharing, says drivers are showing interest in his company since Uber and Lyft slashed rates.
MANCHESTER — The city is taking another look at Uber’s future in Manchester.
MANCHESTER — The city is taking another look at Uber’s future in Manchester.
MANCHESTER — Commuter rail from Manchester to Boston would feature four New Hampshire stops and create 5,600 permanent jobs and 3,600 new residential units along the rail corridor by 2030, according to a study’s preliminary findings out Thursday.
Fourth grade students proposed the idea for the plates in 1993.
After years of public hearings, design, and permitting work, the Federal Highway Administration has approved the Exit 4A project, paving the way for the start of eminent domain acquisitions, selecting a contractor and construction.
Dahlia Rizk founded Buckle Me Baby Coats in 2017, and has since manufactured up to 30,000 car-seat friendly coats for children.
LONDONDERRY — The new Route 102 bridge spanning I-93 is on track to be completed by the end of June, according to the state.
CONCORD — A bill that narrowly cleared a key House committee Wednesday would require adult drivers and passengers to wear seatbelts, a change that proponents said would significantly reduce fatalities in the last state without such a law.
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In speaking with local entrepreneurs, a common piece of feedback is that New Hampshire fosters an impressively collaborative business environment, particularly when compared with innovation hubs in other parts of the country.
