GM’s Car-Sharing Service Maven Expands to Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC
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 […]
Apple Backs Uber Rival in China
Uber is having some problems gaining a foothold in China. City governments have led raids on their offices and banned private drivers from offering taxi services through apps, while the app’s Chinese rival, Didi Chuxing (formerly Didi Kuaidi) has absolutely dominated the market (also partnering with another rival, Lyft, giving it access to India and […]
Car Wars Study Foretells Corvette Zora, Buick Park Avenue, Buncha New Cadillacs
According to Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s annual “Car Wars” study, General Motors will substantially increase its market share by 2020 by replacing approximately 88% of its current model lineup and continuing to emphasize trucks and crossovers at a greater rate than the industry. From the report: We forecast GM’s product cadence to remain solid […]
LA Auto Show Returns With A New Look
The Los Angeles Auto Show is famous for bringing up the rear in terms of the auto show season, or kicking the next year’s season off early, depending on which industry expert you talk to. Today it was announced that the California show would be getting a major facelift today, starting with its name. Goodbye, […]
Latest GM Sustainability Report Emphasizes Mobility
On Tuesday, General Motors released its latest Sustainability Report, which emphasized the importance of connectivity, car-sharing, autonomous vehicles, and alternative propulsion as keys to the future of providing customers with cleaner, safer, and more efficient mobility options. “We see tremendous potential in these technologies and the long-term benefits for our customers and communities around the […]
NASCAR Recap: Ford Driver Brad Keselowski Victorious at Talladega Superspeedway
In a race where 33 of the 40 cars that participated were involved in accidents, Team Penske driver Brad Keselowski was able to avoid trouble, as he stayed out front and picked up the victory in this past Sunday’s Geico 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. DIY Car Care: Use these tips to prepare your […]
New Uber Policies Could Charge Riders for Tardiness
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 that riders often keep them waiting or take too long to cancel, the Uber ridesharing […]
Toyota Driver Carl Edwards Wins NASCAR Race at Bristol
Carl Edwards drove his No. 19 Toyota Camry racecar to victory in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. “We didn’t have any trouble, and that’s just a testament to everyone at the shop and whole team,” Edwards told the Associated Press. “It’s really awesome to have a win so we can […]
Park Your Camry in the Cubs Camry Lot This Baseball Season
In case you didn’t know, Toyota has signed a multi-year sponsorship of the Chicago Cubs, effective since 2010. And, as part of that sponsorship, things have been changing as of late down at Wrigley Field. First, there was the 360-square-foot Toyota logo hanging out above the left-field bleachers. That logo was replaced in the 2014 […]
Navigating the US: Getting Around in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
While not the capital city of Wisconsin, Milwaukee is the Badger State’s most populous city, as well as the Midwest’s fifth-largest city. This fact, as well as the city’s proximity to Lake Michigan, makes it a popular destination with visitors from all over. If you’re planning a trip to Milwaukee anytime soon, make sure you […]
NASCAR Recap: Harvick Holds Off Edwards to Give Team Chevy the Win at Phoenix
Team Chevy driver Kevin Harvick managed to edge Carl Edwards’ racecar by just 0.01 seconds in order to win Sunday’s race at Phoenix International Raceway. Harvick dominated the second half of the race, as his No. 4 Chevrolet SS led 139 of the 313 total laps, but a caution flag was waved with only six […]
GM Announces $1 Billion Acquisition of Cruise Automation
General Motors has announced its acquisition of Cruise Automation, a San Francisco-based tech startup that has been developing autonomous vehicle technology. According to reports, GM spent over $1 billion to add Cruise’s software talent and development capability to its own efforts to create self-driving cars. “Fully autonomous vehicles can bring our customers enormous benefits in […]
Keselowski Drives His Ford Fusion to NASCAR Victory in Las Vegas
Brad Keselowski battled the weather, his own teammate, and a pit-road penalty to win yesterday’s NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Keselowski’s victory gave Ford its first win of the 2016 Sprint Cup season. More From Ford: Have you seen the new Ford Mustang LEGO sets that debuted March 1st? The 32-year-old Keselowski led an […]
Uber Losing $1 Billion Per Year in China
Ride-sharing app Uber has had some real problems in China. About a month after CEO Travis Kalanick made China a priority and announced plans to invest $1 billion in the Chinese market, the government decided to raid Uber’s offices in Guangzhou and Chengdu over a law banning private drivers from offering taxi services. In addition, […]
GM Canada Cuts Digital Ribbon on 2908 at Communitech Lab
In 2016, seemingly everything is done online. That includes the old practice of ribbon-cutting apparently, as GM Canada president and managing director Steve Carlisle and Communitech CEO Iain Klugman cut a “digital ribbon” to open the “2908 at Communitech” innovation lab. “One of GM’s top priorities is to disrupt traditional automotive business models, including our […]
GM Creates Own Car-Sharing Service, “Maven”
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 […]
GM Acquires Assets from SF-Based Sidecar
General Motors this week acquired technology and a number of assets used by San Francisco’s Sidecar Technologies Inc. for an as-yet undisclosed sum. GM’s procurement of Sidecar is almost certainly a means to bolster its $500 million investment in Lyft and its presumed aims to get one over on Uber. According to Automotive News, General […]
Chevy Designed Bolt EV with Ride-Sharing in Mind
Chevrolet made clear its intentions to be at the forefront of the sustainable vehicle movement this week by revealing its Bolt EV at the International Consumer Electronics Show. According to a company official, the new Bolt is also indicative of Chevrolet’s plans to be the first name in ride-sharing. In an interview with Detroit Free […]