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Air pollution has become a clear problem in Anchorage it has led to a demand for a reduction in air pollution. The Anchorage market is seeking the use of alternative fuel vehicles.  There are various vehicle options depending on what fuels … Continue reading →

Kelley Blue Book recently listed the ten most affordable cars. Although many have low sticker prices, their considered most affordable because of their resale values, fuel economy and costs to insure. 2014 Hyundai Accent Price: $14,645 – $16,395 Fuel Economy: 27 mpg City, 38 mpg … Continue reading →

Federal safety regulators are working on technology that can be used in cars to detect alcohol by touch and breath, in order to reduce alcohol related accidents. Nat Beuse an associate administrator for vehicle safety research at the National Highway … Continue reading →

Recently automakers have been integrating touchscreens into vehicles for safety reasons. Tech companies have been designing safer ways for customers to stay connected to their favorite apps behind the wheel. Google’s Android is working on a platform called Android Auto … Continue reading →

Nissan has debuted a new kind of paint that repels dirt, dust, and even mud, keeping cars bright and shiny. Nissan is looking to offer this paint as an aftermarket application so that practically any car can have the capability. … Continue reading →

Ford is recalling 100,610 vehicles in North America for safety defects.The company announced the six different recalls today. Their largest recall of 92,022 vehicles, involves the Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Police Interceptor sedans. The improper seating of the right-hand … Continue reading →

  This week the federal government will start delaying payments for projects that are currently underway to fix the nation’s roads and bridges. The federal Highway Trust Fund that finances transportation projects are running low on funds.If Congress doesn’t act … Continue reading →

All port locations and offices will be closed July 4th. Have a happy and safe weekend. we will re-open on Monday the 7th!

  The Port of Anchorage is under renovation by engineering firm CH2MHill. “Ninety percent of the goods in the state of Alaska pass through that port,” chariman Ernie Hall said. “It’s a key part of the infrastructure of the state … Continue reading →

  An estimated $51 billion has been spent on the Sochi Winter Olympics, one of the priciest Olympics in history. A good percentage of this high cost this year is shipping the equipment and goods to the games in Russia. From … Continue reading →