Billy Idol Stars in Anti-Idling Campaign for New York City
With a rebel yell, he cried, “Shut it off!” Yep, you read that right. British rocker and all-around badass Billy Idol made an appearance in front of City Hall in New York City last week, urging drivers to stop idling when they’re not driving. Since idling has become a major issue in the city, Mayor […]
New York City Representatives Calling for Taxi Bailout
New York City’s yellow cabs are some of the city’s most iconic symbols. The exploding popularity of Uber and Lyft have made a dent in how much traditional cab drivers earn, and it’s sending many of them into bankruptcy and failure. This month, the issue climbed the steps of the U.S. Capitol for a hearing […]
Cadillac Officially Leaves New York City to Move Back to Michigan
Cadillac's time in the Big Apple has been cut short
Back in 2015, Cadillac made the historic move to New York City. The relocation of the luxury brand was meant to attract a younger workforce for Cadillac. However, just four short years later, Cadillac is making its way back to Michigan. In fact, Cadillac has officially vacated its former New York City office space. What […]
New York City’s Chrysler Building Is Up for Sale
The original headquarters of Chrysler is currently looking for a new owner
Even among the sprawling skyscrapers of the New York City skyline, the Chrysler Building manages to stand out, due to its massive height and unique design. The towering structure is now ready to enter a new chapter in its long-standing history, as it is currently up for sale. Chrysler’s Future Endeavors: Fiat Chrysler’s business plan unveiled […]
Cadillac to Maintain a Limited Presence in New York City Through 2025
Although Detroit will serve as Cadillac's new headquarters, the luxury brand will be maintaining a small presence in NYC for years to come
Late last month, Cadillac confirmed that it would be moving its headquarters back to Detroit after spending approximately four years in New York City. Still, it would appear that Cadillac isn’t entirely abandoning the Big Apple just yet. Instead, Cadillac will reportedly maintain a small presence at its current NYC-based headquarters through 2025. Cadillac’s NYC-Based […]
New York City Pushes for Caps on Ride-Sharing Services in New Proposal
Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have changed the way we view transportation. Getting around in a city is no longer about hailing a cab or taking the subway. Instead, Uber and Lyft drivers swarm the city. You can order a car and have it pick you up within minutes simply by clicking a few […]
Cadillac’s Headquarters to Stay in New York City
Despite a recent leadership change, Cadillac will continue to operate out of the Big Apple
One of the biggest changes that Johan de Nysschen presided over when he was head of the Cadillac brand was moving the automaker’s headquarters from its historic location in Detroit to New York City. After GM replaced de Nysschen with Cadillac’s new boss, Steve Carlisle, earlier this year, rumors began that Cadillac may be moving back to […]
Leadfoot Ladies: Remembering Gertrude Jeannette, New York City’s First Licensed Female Cab Driver
In 1942, Gertrude Jeannette — an African-American woman from Arkansas — sat down behind the wheel of a cab as the first licensed female taxi driver in New York City. According to her obituary in The New York Times, Gertrude responded to an advertisement in the local paper for female cab drivers. Many male cab drivers had […]
GM’s Maven Brand Expands New York City Operations
A year and a half ago, New York City was the launching pad for Maven, General Motors’ car-sharing brand. Since then, it’s found its way to 16 other North American cities, and its members have racked up over 125 million miles. Now Maven is back to its Big Apple roots, offering an elevated car-sharing experience […]
Formula E to Race First New York City ePrix in Brooklyn
The FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), is the international governing body of much of all motorsport racing, including the continually-popular Formula 1. As such, it is rare for this enormous organization to have something happen that it has never handled before. However, as the FIA announced on the 21st, the organization will soon host the […]
Intersect By Lexus Coming to New York City
Luxury automaker Lexus is devoted to advocating for a luxury lifestyle. Its cars reflect that passion with refined materials, advanced features, and good engineering. The brand is beginning to look beyond just the driving experience, though, with its Intersect By Lexus facilities. Currently located in Dubai and Tokyo, the spaces look to offer refined locations for […]
Creative Minds Wanted at the New Cadillac House in New York City
Cadillacs, fashion, and coffee will all be coming together on June 2, 2016, which is the date when the Cadillac House is scheduled to open on the ground floor of Cadillac’s global headquarters in New York City. New Cadillac Sedan: Have you heard about the Cadillac CT6 Hybrid’s fuel economy figures? The new Cadillac House will […]
Stormtrooper Dodge Chargers Take Over New York City
For many Star Wars fans, the Millennium Falcon would be their ride of choice. Since getting your hands on this epic spacecraft from the Star Wars universe isn’t exactly easy, Mattel’s Hot Wheels brand and Uber have decided to join forces and offer Star Wars fans something that’s almost as good—a fleet of Dodge Chargers dressed […]
Supporting TreesCount! 20 BMW i3 Electric Cars Donated to New York City Parks
If there’s one automaker that’s become known as eco-friendly these past couple years, it’s BMW. The German automaker has drawn attention and acclaim for its electric i3 and i8 supercar made of recycled materials. The BMW i3 has quickly become an icon of future-thinking, automotive sustainability. Taking environmental support one step further, BMW of North […]
It’s Official: Cadillac Is Moving to New York City
It’s been rumored for a few weeks that Cadillac is moving to New York City, but we never had official word—until now. General Motors today confirmed that it would be relocating its Cadillac headquarters to New York City. This move is intended to give Cadillac some distance from the other GM brands as it attempts […]
Best Road Trip Destinations: New York City
New York City is one of our favorite road-trip destinations for many reasons. No matter where you are driving from, there will be plenty of places to stop along the way—historical sites, natural wonders, and anything in between. Another plus? You can drive your car to any number of places just outside the city, then […]
Carmera Partners with City of New York to Enhance Real-Time Mapping Platform
CARMERA human-driven sensors could pave the way for self-driving cars via @alheeti_3 on @CNET https://t.co/lzBfR07Ogy pic.twitter.com/ShqJzAVAkc — CARMERA (@carmera) August 24, 2018 It’s important for self-driving cars to know about obstacles up ahead, and current mapping platforms like Apple Maps and Google Maps exclude this helpful function. That’s where Carmera comes in. This new startup’s […]
2019 Honda Insight Launches in New York with 55 MPG City
The all-new, production version of the 2019 Honda Insight is making its official world debut tomorrow at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, where it will join the Clarity series and the 2018 Accord Hybrid as the fifth electrified vehicle in the Honda lineup. The Honda Insight is a premium, hybrid compact sedan positioned […]