Photo: The News Wheel With all of the new technology available in cars these days, the dream of the perfect road trip is more advanced than ever. Beyond hitting the road with the windows down and music playing, dashboard GPS systems and hands-free calling technology means you’ll likely never get lost or lonely. Unfortunately, some…
Photo: Gratisography It seems as if driving is a very dangerous job in New York City. Not for the reasons it’s dangerous to drive anywhere else, like snow, traffic, and accidents. The Big Apple is currently facing a different crisis as the suicide rate of professional drivers skyrockets. Help At Your Fingertips: OnStar has many services…
As the popularity of Uber and Lyft grows, more ride sharing apps and car services are popping up to serve customers who no longer want to own and maintain their own vehicles. One of these services, Glass Slipper MKE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offers rides around the city with an entirely female staff of drivers. According…
Today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Honda introduced a very sci-fi looking mini-vehicle dubbed the NeuV (pronounced “new-v”), or “New Electric Urban Vehicle.” The autonomous concept car is based on the fact that most people’s cars sit idle 96% of the time. The NeuV would eliminate that inefficiency and provide customers with…
The upcoming Ioniq 5 is a key part of Hyundai’s U.S. future mobility strategy Photo: Hyundai Through 2025, Hyundai plans to invest $7.4 billion in electric vehicle production, hydrogen energy, and a variety of other future mobility initiatives for the U.S. market. The New 2022 Hyundai Tucson Is Here: See photos, specs, and more for…
Photo: Pictures of Money To lease a car, or to buy it? This conventional question might soon be passe, considering a new trend highlighted at the LA Auto Show. Economists and sociologists around the nation are starting to realize the growing trend of consumers who are placing more value on car access instead of car…
The explosion of ridesharing apps like Lyft and Uber has largely replaced the need for designated drivers, making it easier and safer than ever for sad sacks to drink alone. Inversely, the rise of smartphone technology has also made sober driving more dangerous, as people find themselves tempted to send text messages while they’re supposed…
City traffic Photo: Joey Lu Many city dwellers are opting for ride-hailing services instead of public transportation to get to their destinations. While it may be a more convenient mode of transportation for some, a new study found that ride-hailing is also creating more emissions. The 2020 Family Green Car of the Year: The Mitsubishi…
When you live in a small city, as I do, you often shake your head at other places where space is at a premium and drivers have to pay sky-high prices for parking spaces. New York City’s high demand for parking spaces might soon have a casualty besides residents’ wallets: outdoor dining. Break Out of…
Okay, this is getting a bit ridiculous, but here we go. Uber is making headlines for the millionth time (they’re giving the Kardashians a run for their money) and it’s for a not-so-good reason. To be fair, none of Uber’s headlines have been good lately, but still. Last week, the province of Quebec put forth rules…
The Ford Research & Engineering Center in Dearborn, Michigan, is receiving a new 2,159-panel solar array. Capable of generating 1,127 megawatt hours of energy, the rooftop array is the latest development stemming from a partnership between Ford and DTE Energy. Ford’s Sustainable Path Ford: All-new F-150 adds mighty, efficient PowerBoost hybrid V6 Ford and DTE…
Here are ways you can help your passenger with mobility needs get to their destination Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft provide convenient transportation solutions for those who need a one-time, direct lift from to a destination. In large cities, rideshare systems offer people with disabilities a valuable mobility opportunity that doesn’t require them to own…
It’s your getaway vehicle, your Sunday cruisin’ companion, your passion project, your baby. But could your car also be a money maker? Thanks in large part to the advent of the gig economy, the answer is a resounding yes — and ridesharing isn’t the only option. With peer-to-peer apps for everything from delivery services to…
Ford Motor Credit Company announced an interesting new car-share pilot program in London that will allow 12,000 customers to rent out their vehicles to other drivers. The program is one of Ford’s latest ventures in its Smart Mobility platform, which seeks to utilize available technology and innovation to better connect with Millennial customers and capitalize…
GM President Dan Ammann (right) with Cruise Automation founders Kyle Vogt (center) and Daniel Kan (left) 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…
Ken Washington, Ford’s vice president of research and advanced engineering, delivered a keynote address at the SAE WCX World Congress Experience this week where he walked back the expectation that the automaker will sell SAE Level 4-capable autonomous vehicles to the masses by 2025. Automotive News reports that Washington, despite previous suggestions made by Ford…
Football season: one of the most exciting fall-time events for many Americans. Photo: TarHippo Whether you are a die-hard sports fanatic or enjoy any gathering with yummy foods and amazing beverages, tailgating is an enjoyable way to cheer on your favorite team in a casual social setting. Kick off football season this autumn with these tips for partying…
A photo posted by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) on Jul 6, 2016 at 5:35pm PDT In the final NBA game of Kobe Bryant’s career, the 37-year-old shooting guard went out with a bang by scoring a total of 60 points. Two months later, one of his biggest fans decided to present Bryant with one final retirement gift….
Photo: Quote Catalog When you sign up to use an app, you usually have to agree to its terms and conditions, and if you are like a lot of other people, you probably don’t read them too closely. If you’re signing up to be an Uber driver, it pays to look closely at its agreement…
If something enters the cultural zeitgeist and is embraced by Millennials, it’s only a matter of time before some studio makes a high-concept show centered on said concept. It’s all part of Hollywood’s proud tradition of pandering to America’s youth, which runs the gamut from the Twitter-spawned $#*! My Dad Says sitcom to the Facebook-based…
Will Toledo on stage, telling the truth Photo: Paul Hudson Everybody knows that driving drunk a terrible idea and a major cause of car-related deaths in North America. As reported by the NHTSA, nearly 11,000 individuals were killed in 2018 due to alcohol-related crashes. That having been said, it’s incredibly easy to rationalize driving yourself home…
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is entering production in October It’s hard to believe that the Chevrolet Bolt only just debuted at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. And that it was just this past January that we got our first look at the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV in its first commercial. Since January, this electric…
With companies like Uber and Lyft making their way to the forefront, many consumers are questioning whether or not they even need to own a car in the 21st century. Rather than rolling over and giving up, Cadillac created Book by Cadillac, a car-subscription service where consumers can rent the luxury brand vehicle at their leisure….
Photo: Gratisography As ride-shares continue to surge in popularity, the public is starting to turn its attention to the struggling taxi industry. Ride-share services are wonderfully convenient. However, it’s a sobering reality that they have taken business away from conventional taxi services. To this end, New York City is currently considering placing a one-year cap…
Automakers are working to devise car interiors that last as long as engines and other components Photo: Buick Compared to vehicles from previous generations, your car’s engine is likely to be far more durable and reliable — but the same can’t be said for its interior. Vehicles on the road in 2018 were an average…
Photo: Pexels If you own an iPhone, you probably know that it comes with a standard navigation app called Maps. You can punch in an address and it’ll take you to your destination. Pretty simple, right? Well, as it turns out, a large number of iPhone users simply aren’t satisfied with the services Apple Maps…
“Travis Kalanick LeWeb” by Heisenberg Media – Flickr: Travis Kalanick LeWeb Day 1 – Dan Taylor/Heisenberg Media. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons 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…
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…
Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview, where I, your auto news Yoda, show you the week’s car news in condensed form, because, judge me by my size, do you? Photo: David Holt First up, Britain has decided to jump on the banning-gas-and-diesel train like France, Norway, and India. However, rather than taking the aggressive…
Ford Transit Ride-sharing is at a peak time in 2015, and Ford—a reputable capitalizer upon all things trendy—is looking to do what it does best: make a vehicle that will make them some money. According to the Washington Post, not only is Ford investigating the feasibility of building up its own ride-sharing program a la…
Today, Ford announced that it is launching The Good Day Project as a part of its efforts to raise breast cancer awareness through it Ford Warriors in Pink® organization. Whereas the Ford Warriors in Pink are primarily aimed at raising awareness, starting conversations, and generating funds to support breast cancer research, The Good Day Project…
The Infiniti QX30 made its debut at the L.A. Auto Show 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…
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 Maven’s past GM first launched Maven in 2016…
Photo: WCCO This past weekend, one man’s decision to drive impaired tore an entire Wisconsin community apart. 21-year-old Colten Treu huffed chemical fumes to get high on Saturday morning and then got behind the wheel of his truck. On his route, he swerved on a rural highway in Lake Hallie, eventually coming off the road…
Photo: Julien GONG Min 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…
Toyota and Uber have announced a new partnership aimed at “shaping the future of mobility,” which involved signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to benefit one another through the growing ridesharing business. As part of the deal, customers will be able to lease a vehicle from Toyota and cover their payments with revenue earned as…
Your college-bound kid is ready to hit the road to higher learning, but should she do so in her own set of wheels? According to TheSpruce.com Writer Jackie Burrell, there are several things you need to think about before you hand over the keys and your kid to college, like if your kid’s school even…
Nissan Great Britain is making use of a 200-year-old invention to cure one of drivers’ modern day driving distractions—using a cellphone while behind the wheel. According to Nissan, “the Nissan Signal Shield is a prototype compartment within the armrest of a Nissan Juke that is lined with a Faraday cage, an invention dating back to…
At the most recent TU-Automotive Detroit, Mitsubishi Motors won the “Telematics OEM of the Year” award. Mitsubishi received this honor because of their impressive Road Assist+ smartphone application. Check Out More Mitsubishi Technology: Super All Wheel Control TU-Automotive Detroit is the largest automotive technology exhibition and conference in the world. Here, the impressive award of…
Following a fatal accident involving a self-driving Uber car, Toyota has announced it is temporarily taking its entire autonomous vehicle fleet off public roads. NuTonomy, a self-driving startup, is also doing the same. Toyota’s fleet drives itself on public roads near the company’s research center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and in the San Francisco area….
Some rideshare platforms have paused its shared carpool feature to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Lyft and Uber are to of the primary companies that recently announced a temporary suspension of services for both the U.S. and Canada. Amazon Key In-Car Delivery: Get your deliveries during social distancing with this helpful service A step…
You know what we love? Lots of things. Among things we love: karaoke. Real talk here: singing in the car is one of the few very pure joys there is in life. It’s even better when you have someone riding shotgun alongside you to hit those higher notes that you can’t quite reach. Nissan recently…
GMC got a leg upon its competitors in terms of garnering buzz at the 2017 North American International Auto Show by revealing the all-new 2018 GMC Terrain on Sunday evening. The Terrain, which shares a platform with the new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, looks decidedly unlike its bowtie-wearing cousin with a bolder and more bubbly exterior….
Retired NBA basketball player Shaquille O’Neal used to star in Buick commercials, but now he’s switched over to the Ford brand Photo: © PBS NewsHour While Shaquille O’Neal currently works as a NBA commentator for TNT, it wasn’t too long ago that he was winning NBA championships and MVP trophies for the Los Angeles Lakers….
“Hey guys, once we’re done partying, let’s go crash some random dude’s car!” What started as a quirky way to get a ride in the city has become a global phenomenon. Uber—a ride sharing app that’s quickly found success in numerous major metropolitan areas—lets regular people sign up to become drivers, and stranded city-dwellers get…
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…
Ford has announced that it will be working with an as-yet unnamed partner city to expand the development of its autonomous vehicle business model. Following an article in Medium penned by Jim Farley, Ford Executive Vice President and President, Global Markets, an impending partnership was teased by Sherif Marakby, the company’s VP of autonomous vehicles and…
This year, Florida will commemorate Independence Day by granting autonomous vehicles their own independence. Starting July 1, the state will allow AVs on public roads without safety drivers on board. Confidence Boost: Learn more about OnStar and Connected Services Per Car and Driver, governor Ron DeSantis signed the new bill into law. He views the…
The vehicle and U-Haul that were stolen Photo: KOAT 7 News A strange crime story just surfaced from New Mexico. A woman and her husband were on their way from Oklahoma to Kirtland, New Mexico, to bury the woman’s father. On Monday morning, someone stole their 2005 Chevy Trailblazer SUV from a Residence Inn parking…
In March, Chevrolet announced that it had teamed with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) to help sponsor a new fellowship program at Howard University’s School of Communications, called “Discover the Unexpected” (DTU). As part of the fellowship, eight Howard students were selected to gain valuable experience working at NNPA-member papers based in Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and Washington DC….
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