Honda UNI-CUB Participating in Hackathon at San Francisco Tech Expo
To us, the UNI-CUB still kind of feels like a weird and hilariously lazy alternative to walking, in spite of its star turn in a pretty awesome OK Go video. But those who are fans of Honda’s self-balancing personal mobility device should head to San Francisco this weekend for “Shape: An AT&T Tech Expo.” And […]
San Francisco Police Use Amphibious ATV to Patrol Streets (And Bays)
Cops in the San Francisco Police Department might just start calling themselves Bond. James Bond. Like something out of a low-budget James Bond film, the select San Francisco cops have taken to the open road—and the open sea—thanks to some high tech gadgets. Known as a quadski, this new mode of transportation for the Californian […]
GMC Launches New “Precision” Ad Campaign
Oh, hey, would you look at that. Spring is here. Well, almost, anyway. That means that before you know it, it will be time once again for long walks in the sunshine, afternoons spent cultivating your garden, and—most importantly—days spent at the ballpark. GMC is capitalizing on your rabid desire to get to the brighter […]
World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner Wins 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Loaded With “Technology And Stuff”
It turns out that the biggest choke artist of the 2014 MLB Postseason was not Clayton Kershaw or Mike Trout, but rather the poor, overwhelmed Chevy rep who was tasked with presenting World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner with his free 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. If you threw your remote through your television in disgust and shouted […]
Marlins Man Has An Equally Ugly Marlins Car
The 2014 MLB Postseason has been filled with compelling storylines: the underdog Kansas City Royals and their incredible run through the playoffs after 29 years of missing October, the dominant San Francisco Giants and their “even year magic,” the historic pitching performance of 25-year old star Madison Bumgarner, that inspiring Mo’ne Davis commercial from Spike […]
Watch this Mo’ne Davis Chevy Commercial and Short Film
If you watched game one of the World Series last night (and are not from the Bay Area), you probably had a bad time. The San Francisco Giants pummeled the loveable Kansas City Royals 7-1, and the blowout game did not make for very compelling television. One redeeming aspect of the broadcast, though, was the […]
Is Detroit Moving Towards Self-Driving Cars?
In an effort to keep up with the times, automotive industry giants like General Motors and Ford are investing in technology that should keep them ahead of the pack in an industry that is rapidly evolving. As of late, Silicon Valley is seeing its share of investment capital from the two Detroit-based auto companies as […]
Chevy Wins Advertising Award for Viral “Technology and Stuff” World Series Gaffe [VIDEO]
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For the third annual year, One Show held its Automobile Advertising of the Year Awards at the Detroit Auto Show. And while brands like Honda and Acura took home trophies for their creative commercials, Chevrolet was honored for a very different piece of viral marketing. Specifically, Chevy was recognized for the way it capitalized on […]
Uber Drivers Can Now Unionize in Seattle
Since its founding, Uber has claimed that its drivers are independent contractors and, therefore, aren’t capable of federal protections. Now, it looks like Uber drivers are getting their rights after all—at least in Seattle. Want to Start a Carpool? Follow these tips for carpooling to make the ideal ridesharing program The Seattle City Council voted […]
Madison Bumgarner Gives Dad World Series Truck Loaded with “Technology and Stuff”
Thanks to his son’s generosity, Kevin Bumgarner is now the proud owner of the most famous pickup truck in World Series history. Last year, after Bumgarner was named the MVP of the 2014 fall classic, a noticeably nervous Chevrolet executive named Rikk Wilde presented him with a complimentary Chevy Colorado, which he awkwardly described as […]
Read Mary Barra’s Remarks to the Intelligent Transport Society
Yesterday, GM CEO, Mary Barra, spoke at the 21st annual Congress of the Intelligent Transport Society, highlighting a bright future for driving, and emphasizing General Motors’ place in it. You can read Mary Barra’s remarks to the Intelligent Transport Society below: Thank you for that warm welcome. It’s a great pleasure to join you tonight. […]