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…
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