Self-driving cars are swiftly becoming the hot new thing of the automotive world, with Waymo (formerly Google’s self-driving car project) modifying a fleet of Chrysler Pacifica minivans to replace the previous koala cars, Chevrolet building self-driving Bolts with the help of Cruise Automation and Lyft, and even Uber beginning its own self-driving car programs like…
The Sauber and Renault Formula One teams have unveiled their 2018 season challengers, the C37 and the RS-18, respectively. Both teams will have high hopes for the upcoming championship. Sauber, firmly the last-place team in 2017, reintroduced Alfa Romeo to the sport via a new title sponsorship. It hired a new, promising driver and will…
YouTubers Jesse Wellens and Casey Neistat always take Halloween to the next level and this year, they did not disappoint. The two creators have a tradition of designing crazy costumes for Halloween and making their way around a city, filming reactions of the costumes for a video. One year, they even snowboarded through the streets of New…
Traffic is at a standstill as smoke rises in the distance during the Parisian taxi protests Photo: RTL France Ah, Paris. The City of Lights, land of romance, home of the Eiffel Tower—and site of one of the biggest anti-Uber protests ever seen. The city of Paris is currently gridlocked thanks to thousands of French…
Photo: Paul Goddin Today at noon, New York City and its commuters held their breath and waited for the worst. Uber, the company working towards replacing NYC’s famous yellow cabs, recently lowered its fares to remain competitive in the Big Apple. On the driver side of things, however, Uber increased its own commission from 20% to 25%. The…
Sauber is close to an engine deal that would see it switch to Honda engines for the 2018 Formula One championship season. Sauber would be the first team other than McLaren to be powered by the Japanese manufacturer, which could prove to be a potential step up as Sauber is currently powering its 2017 cars…
If you’re old enough to recognize the cacophony of screeches and beeping noises that once signaled the start of your dial-up Internet connection, no doubt you also recognize the famous AOL sign-on greeting, “You’ve got mail!” The phrase entered the popular lexicon during the 1990s, at one time being heard more than 35 million times…
Photo: Quote Catalog If you’re a fan of books, September 10 might be already on your calendar as the release date of Margaret Atwood’s follow-up book to The Handmaid’s Tale, called The Testaments. While you’re in your local indie bookstore picking up a copy, consider stopping for another book that might be just as monumental…
Paris taxi drivers have once again taken to the streets in an effort to protest Uber Well, they always say you need to fight fire with fire… But I’m guessing whoever “they” is didn’t expect Parisian taxi drivers to take that quite so literally. For the second time in the past six months, angry taxi…
Uber is testing a new pilot program that charges late fees Photo: Julien GONG Min Being on time is the polite thing to do, but not everyone practices this nicety. While your friends might tolerate your tardiness, there is now a specific group of people that just won’t accept it—Uber drivers. Due to drivers complaining…
Photo: FreeStocks If you’re in need of some extra money, you might think that becoming an Uber or Lyft driver is the thing to do. You basically get paid to drive your car around the city while also meeting new people and helping them get to their destination. Before becoming a rideshare driver, there are…
Many industry leaders and automakers view autonomous vehicles as a key part of future transportation. Some say that will come in the form of robot taxis. According to Business Insider, UBS estimates that the robo-taxi market will be worth $2 trillion by 2030. The UBS Evidence Lab reached this figure by running a massive simulation…
Some rideshare platforms have paused its shared carpool feature to help slow… Many city dwellers are opting for ride-hailing services instead of public transportation… While many people check their hotel room or hostel for bedbugs, most… As of Jan. 1, ride-share drivers in Toronto are now required to… Nissan is supporting Uber’s Clean Air Plan…
Joey Thompson is a comedian who has the good fortune of looking like Ryan Gosling. So for the past four years, he’s been starring in a series of comedic YouTube videos that are based on his uncanny resemblance to the hunky matinee idol—videos like 2012’s tutorial “How to Look Like Ryan Gosling,” its sequel “How…
Earlier this month, I was one of the countless Americans that got a push notification from their news source about Uber’s awaited safety report. The headlines were sensational, mentioning the thousands of sexual assault allegations made to the app in the past two years. The stories that followed pointed out the stark numbers of people…
Charles Leclerc (left) and Marcus Ericsson The Sauber F1 Team has finally announced its driver lineup for the 2018 Formula One Championship: Marcus Ericsson will remain while Pascal Wehrlein will be replaced by reigning Formula 2 champion Charles Leclerc. Antonio Giovinazzi, who had been gunning for Ericsson’s seat, will stay on as a reserve driver….
Sauber has announced that Antonio Giovinazzi will race alongside Kimi Räikkönen for the Formula One team in 2019. This will also mark the end of Marcus Ericsson’s three-year run with Sauber and four-year stint in the sport as a full-time driver, though he’ll remain with the team as third driver and brand ambassador. This means…
A Tempe, Arizona woman has died following a collision with a self-driving Uber car, which was operating in autonomous mode. The woman, identified as 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg, was struck as she walked her bicycle across the street. The collision is under investigation, but the facts appear to be as follows. On Sunday night, the vehicle,…
Want to become an Uber driver? Here’s how So you’ve learned about Uber and now you’re wondering—how do I become an Uber driver? Turns out, it can be quite easy depending on what you want to do. If you’re just looking to drive your own car while using the Uber Partner app to find riders…
Uber is a car transportation service that gets you where you need to go with ease If you have ears, it’s likely that you’ve heard of Uber. Despite the company being in the news lately for a variety of reasons—including being the cause of riots in Paris and possibly being sued and suspended in California— it’s likely that…
Photo: Quote Catalog As of Jan. 1, ride-share drivers in Toronto are now required to meet specific standards for training and experience behind the wheel — with the goal of making transportation safer and friendlier for customers. Narcity reports that Toronto Uber and Lyft drivers — along with taxi, limo, and other vehicle-for-hire operators —…
Cab drivers have protested Uber because the company uses non-professional drivers that don’t pay licensing fees In 2009, UberCab was just another startup with big dreams and a moderate budget. Now, the company has removed Cab from the name and is expected to generate about $10 billion by the end of the year. But how…
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi (left) and Toyota Connected Company executive vice president Shigeki Tomoyama (right) Toyota has announced it is investing $500 million in Uber and that it will be working more closely with the ride-sharing company to help accelerate the development and implementation of self-driving vehicles. The collaboration will involve the “mass production” of…
Photo: Max Pixel If you’re familiar with the ride-share company Uber, you might be familiar with its past efforts to advance automated vehicle technology. For 2019, however, the company focusing on new goals, such as applying autonomous technology to its bike and scooter-sharing services. Just this past weekend during a DIY Robocars meet-up in California,…
Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important for fictional characters as well. Whether they are symbols or simply a setting for a scene, these vehicles act as plot devices that drive musicals forward. In this series, we’ll take a look at some live and movie musicals where cars steer the…
If you think the drunk driving penalties in the U.S. are a… New technologies always raise questions and problems that we never predict, and… Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have changed the way we view… Whether you’ve had your driver’s license for a long time or are… To keep a sense of order and…
The Keystone State has a bounty of fun events to experience during… Things have been bad at Uber lately—very, very bad. The worst, of… The last time that Dodge and Pennzoil collaborated, auto enthusiasts were treated… The title of this post, “Garage Ready to Catch Crashed Cars,” might… Welcome to In the Rearview, where I…
There’s gold in them there YouTubes, and the preferred pickaxe of today’s video prospectors is lots and lots of views. With enough views, a YouTuber can accumulate enough revenue to achieve once-unthought-of financial goals, up to and including the purchase of a new car. Enter Yuri Schuurkes, a Netherlander who uploaded the following video—“SPIDER-MAN Attacks…
Ah yes, the theatrical/educational short. Briefly, most films released to theaters before… In a recent press release, Subaru announced the Subaru University Scholarship for Automotive Excellence in partnership with Rainbow PUSH.… Even though indie musician Sufjan Stevens has yet to reveal his preferred automaker, I have reason to believe that it’s Subaru.… New Jersey is…
With the Belgian Grand Prix weekend behind us, the 2024 Formula 1 season has begun its summer break. It will be four weeks before the drivers return to the track, and with 14 of 24 grands prix completed, it’s a great time to look back and evaluate what has so far been one of the…
Driving for a long time can be uncomfortable, putting strain on your muscles and fatiguing your brain. You may be willing to take on the risk for a family road trip, knowing the situation is temporary. But, for truck drivers, driving long distances for many hours at a time is a regular, if not daily…
This August, well in advance of the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story premiere, it was announced that the Star Wars franchise would be working with several brands, forming partnerships with the likes of Nissan, Verizon, General Mills, Gillette, and Duracell to promote the new movie. Lucasfilm also partnered with Uber to add Star Wars fun and exclusive content to rides, and worked…
A next-generation lithium-ion battery capable of 620 miles of range has been revealed to be due in 2026, followed by solid-state batteries with 900 miles of range… If you’re looking to save money on your next car, there are… The new study reveals the top 20 vehicles with the greatest potential lifespan, half of which…
Lexus and Toyota were comfortably in the lead as the most reliable car brands, followed by… The full report contains lots of other interesting information about the way fans perceive the sport.… Americans cited increased interest in the outdoors, expanded flexibility through work and school, and the desire to travel with family as their top…
This could be yours if you work hard and adhere to some helpful tips Is there a vehicle you’ve dreamed of owning since you were a child? If so, you might be able to turn that dream into reality. With these tips for affording your dream car, you can save up enough money to buy…
A few years ago, in 2008, everyone watched in awe as Airbnb shook up the accommodation industry and cut into hotels’ revenue. The company created an online marketplace that connected individuals who are renting their homes with clients who needed accommodation. Barely a year after that, another startup called Uber was founded, and it took the…
Stepping foot on Cuba is like taking a time machine… When you first get engaged, planning a wedding seems like a fun,… Some of you might think you’re a lucky son-of-a-gun. Maybe you’ve won… Oh, love—what a magical thing. When you first fall in love, everything… You don’t like it when your toilet…
Photo: Lukas Raich via CC It’s official: Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as the exclusive engine manufacturer for the Aston Martin Racing team. Honda had left the sport at the end of 2021 after a change in its management, but new 2026 F1 engine regulations focusing on sustainability enticed the automotive giant…
The IIHS is a nonprofit scientific organization with the goal of saving lives. Photo: Michael Noirot The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed its summer tests and has awarded ten new vehicles with the distinction of either being a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick Plus. The IIHS tests vehicles on the level…
The investment will go toward creating or expanding production lines for four-cylinder engines with options for hybrid-electric vehicles… The automaker says that about 3.5 trillion yen will go toward research and development while the remaining 1.5 trillion yen will be focused on investments… The automaker estimates that by the time TMMK is fully prepared for…
There are boring automotive logos–like the completely uncreative Kia badge – and there are clever ones – like the many hidden messages in Toyota’s emblem. Then there are a couple automotive logos that are just…weird. Have you ever taken a close look at Alfa Romeo‘s badge, specifically the right portion showing a giant snake devouring a…
Photo: Jenda Kubeš via Pexels The biggest Formula 1 regulation change of the decade is on the horizon. New engines, smaller cars, and new competitors are all coming in 2026, promising a major shakeup that could spice up the sport as it continues to grow its presence worldwide and particularly in the United States. So…
If you count yourself in the first-time RV renter club, the following tips can help you have a better experience… It’s easy to get carried away with your dreams of living on the road. But buying an RV is not unlike buying a vehicle and a home in a single purchase. Do your homework first…
A Los Angeles City Councilmember is attempting to make a car-free zone… Back in February of 2017, a woman’s car fell into a sinkhole,… Cruising down the coast in your vehicle can be a relaxing and… The Chevrolet Volt was among the list of six sedans that General… The Los Angeles Auto Show serves as…
Charles Leclerc driving for the Prema Powerteam in Formula 2 Photo: Andrew & Alan Frost The FIA Formula 2 Championship, formerly known as the GP2 Series before it was renamed in early 2017, is the highest-level racing competition that feeds into Formula One, and the one that awards the most points toward a driver’s Super…
Man, lately Uber seems to be like a regional waste management facility—catching… Self-driving cars are swiftly becoming the hot new thing of the automotive… We’ve been talking a lot about autonomous cars and the future of… The noise surrounding autonomous driving on the nation’s roadways just went from…
Photo: Max Pixel If you’ve ever driven through New York City, you know that parking is a game of musical chairs turned sport. There are a limited number of spaces, countless cars, and a lot of angry drivers. New York City’s Department of Transportation has been making an effort to reduce congestion in the city…
There’s a huge shortage of computer chips around the world, and it’s affecting the automotive industry in addition to consumer electronics.… Many city dwellers are opting for ride-hailing services instead of public transportation… No matter what big city you call home, you probably face a… Ireland’s new Climate Action Plan will help promote cleaner air…
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The shuttle connects the Vermont Station with various areas west of downtown Indianapolis… When it comes to iconic vehicles, one of the most recognizable is… There’s plenty of excitement surrounding the launch of the new 2022 Chevy… Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, is now testing a small fleet of fully autonomous vehicles on the…
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