When it comes to new car technology, the hottest new thing changes all the time. For a while, the cool new technology was sensors and cameras all over to give warnings and to gently keep drivers from drifting or smashing headlong into someone because they were distracted by something. Then, it briefly was cool to…
GWC Founder and CEO Reshma Saujani and GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra The automotive world got a bit of a shake this month as it was announced that Ford CEO Mark Fields was being fired. Sorry, we meant that Mark Fields “retired” and was replaced by Jim Hackett less than three years after Fields…
The day is finally here. Tonight, preview showings of Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast will come to cinemas around the US to the delight of fans young and old. However, we still have a couple hours to go until the film starts, and many fans have to wait until this weekend to see it. No matter how…
As someone who recently moved from Ohio to Chicago, I was faced with a real moral dilemma last night while I watched Game 7 of the World Series: Should I root for the team from my home state, or should I root to not die in the riot that inevitably breaks out if the Cubs…
According to a recent tweet, the New York Auto Show has officially been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Empire State is positively teeming with natural wonders and historic treasures. Here’s a look at three scenic drives you can take to explore some of the beauty New York State has to offer. Make Sure…
According to a recent tweet, the New York Auto Show has officially been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic The Empire State is positively teeming with natural wonders and historic treasures. Here’s a look at three scenic drives you can take to explore some of the beauty New York State has to offer. Make Sure…
General Motors’ personal mobility brand, Maven, is continuing to expand its reach to new cities across the United States. The newest addition to the list is Baltimore, and now residents of and visitors to the Maryland city can access new cars on demand for hourly or daily rates through Maven’s seamless mobile app. Maven is…
After investing $500 million into Lyft a few weeks ago, General Motors is ready to announce the launch of its own car-sharing service, called “Maven.” Combining multiple GM programs under one single brand, Maven provides city, residential, peer-to-peer, and campus services. Maven is starting out in Ann Arbor, Michigan, catering mostly to University of Michigan…
Photo: gmrencen GM’s ride share operation, Maven, recently expanded to central hubs like New York City, Atlanta, Baltimore, and San Francisco. Considering the success of this ride-sharing entity, it comes as no surprise that GM will focus more on transforming Maven into a stand-alone powerhouse, independent of both Lyft and Uber. Maven’s Gig leasing business…
General Motors is continuing to roll out its personal mobility brand Maven to new markets, and today expanded its services in Atlanta to now include Maven City car sharing, in addition to the Lyft Express Drive program. Maven has now launched three products and expanded to 17 cities in the US and Canada over the…
Maven in New York City Photo: General Motors After launching just over four years ago, Maven is shutting down operations. Although General Motors cut back the program in 2019, it was COVID-19 that shut down the long-term rental and ride-sharing service entirely. Prioritizing Your Safety: Chevy Equinox is a Top Safety Pick An overview of…
One of the ways ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft have touted their advantages has been by calling themselves cheaper than buying your own vehicle, particularly in large cities. However, a new AAA study has found that, on average, ride-hailing could cost about twice as much as just driving your own car. Tallying up the…
Photo: Hertz Car Sales With the popularity of rideshare services, you have to ask how the rental car industry is holding up. Is it on the verge of extinction? Or is it still thriving despite recent consumer trends? It turns out that car rental companies are doing surprisingly well, all things considered. Expense management company…
Today General Motors announced that Maven, the automaker’s personal mobility brand, has expanded to three more markets: Boston, Chicago, and Washington DC. Those cities now join Maven’s other two markets, New York City and Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Maven City car sharing program is now operating in Chicago, with registered customers able to reserve one…
General Motors’ own car-sharing service, Maven, has expanded once more into a new market, the company announced on the 13th. This time, it will open for business in San Francisco, its ninth market since its launch at the beginning of the year. San Francisco provides unique challenges for competition, since as a technology hub the…
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