Tips for Parking and Starting Your Car Uphill
Parking and starting your car on a hill are two challenging driving maneuvers. Here are some tips to help you accomplish these tasks like a pro when you’re driving an automatic transmission vehicle. Brake TLC: Tips to keep your car’s braking system in great shape Tips for parking on a hill If at all possible, […]
Detroit Smart Parking Lab Opens in September
Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Bedrock, Bosch, and the State of Michigan to launch a first-of-its-kind testing space in Detroit next month. The all-new Detroit Smart Parking Lab officially opens in September at Bedrock’s Assembly Garage, offering a space for innovators to craft the future of parking. Ford Continues to Lead the Way: […]
New York Might Lose Outdoor Dining to Parking Demands
When you live in a small city, as I do, you often shake your head at other places where space is at a premium and drivers have to pay sky-high prices for parking spaces. New York City’s high demand for parking spaces might soon have a casualty besides residents’ wallets: outdoor dining. Break Out of […]
How To Save Money by Parking in the Shade
Do you try to park as close as possible to the front of the lot when you’re out on a shopping trip? Are you one of those “lot sharks” that cruises around slowly as people exit the store? If so, you may be losing money without even knowing it. How? You’re not parking in the […]
Mobile Game Review: ‘Parking Jam’
Let’s be honest: we’ve all gotten addicted to a silly mobile game at some point in our lives. Whether it’s a strategy game set in a fantasy world or a simple puzzle game, everyone has that one app that they open out of habit and lose endless hours to. This is the unfortunate tale of […]
Ford Testing Automated Valet Parking in Detroit
Think of how much easier a night out (remember those?) would be if you didn’t have to futz with finding parking. Ford Motor Company is working to build that future with the help of Bedrock and Bosch. This triumvirate of titans is testing an automated valet parking solution that leverages vehicle-to-infrastructure communication and connected Ford […]
Pay for Parking with Electricity at the Nissan Pavilion
The Nissan Pavilion is an eco-friendly new attraction in Yokohama. From the moment you park, you’re greeted by its forward-thinking ideas. Instead of paying for parking with pocket change, this innovative attraction lets you pay for your parking with electricity from your vehicle’s battery pack. Here’s a look at the program, and the cool exhibits […]
Walmart Stores are Slowly Banning Overnight RV Parking
RV sales are surging across the nation, and one of the side effects is that more and more people are turning to Walmart for overnight RV parking. Unfortunately for them, Walmart stores are increasingly banning the practice. In the past, the company not only turned a blind eye to RVs in their parking lots but […]
STEER Brings Automatic Parking to Non-Autonomous Cars
Soon, you won’t have to own an autonomous vehicle to enjoy advanced tech features like automatic valet parking. Anuja Sonalker’s AV company, STEER, is fine-tuning an autonomous technology that will let you park and summon your vehicle at just the touch of a button. Safer Travels: Essential supplies for summer road trips How it works […]
Today’s Trucks and SUVs Have Outgrown Parking Spaces
Automakers have been increasing the size of their trucks and SUVs over the last few years. While the larger size can enable the vehicles to hold more cargo and passengers, the vehicles have also outgrown many parking spaces, making parking more difficult. For Your Off-Roading Adventures: The smart tech of the 2020 Jeep Wrangler How […]
Ford Active Park Assist Takes the Stress Out of Parking for Vans
Ever try to park a van? It sure can be a hassle. Ford decided that it’s done with all that noise, which is why it’s offering Active Park Assist and other advanced parking technologies on the new Ford Transit. With the idea of time being the equivalent of money, the availability of this technology on […]
How to Safely Use Valet Parking
If you’re dining out at a fancy restaurant or visiting an upscale hotel, you might have the option of having someone else park your car for you and retrieve it later. As convenient as valet parking is, there are some basic rules to keep in mind to enjoy this service while staying safe. Sporty and […]
Game Profile: Pizza Parking
Pizza Parking has lots of parking and a serious lack of concern for its pizza.
The Best Strategy for Finding a Parking Spot
Finding a parking spot can be a daily struggle, especially for people who work in busy areas. To learn how to spend the least amount of time searching for a spot, physicists employed mathematics and discovered the most successful parking behavior. The Latest Innovations: How Mitsubishi tech has evolved What the math uncovered about parking […]
Ford Piloting Parking Space Guidance Technology
If you live somewhere where finding an available parking spot can be a real hassle, Ford hears you and is hard at work on a solution. Ford and Vodafone are working on a connected-vehicle technology called Parking Space Guidance Technology that will tell drivers how many spaces are open nearby and how you can get […]
Hate Parking? Cadillac Parking Technology by ParkWhiz is Here to Help
For as much as driving can (and, really, should) be a joy in your life, there’s almost nothing enjoyable about parking. This holds particularly true if you live in a busy city where spots are hard to come by, adding time and tension to your trips. If you drive an eligible Cadillac, the hassle of […]
Billionaire Creates His Own “No Parking” Zone, Neighbors Get Towed
Billionaire hedge fund mogul Noam Gottesman is trending in headlines for the fake “no parking zone” he created in front of his $35-million-dollar NYC apartment. His outraged neighbors have had their cars towed for parking in this area, which he’s been using as a 24-hour personal parking spot. The details of the story Per New […]
Parking and Your First Line of Defense
One of the firsts things most people will do when they arrive at your business is to determine where they need to go. Ideally, you would have an employee at the entrance to help them determine where to go, but this isn’t possible for many business owners. Here’s how you can help visitors find their […]