Jul 15, 2017
Robert Sinclair Jr.- AAA Northeast E-Z PASS' DIRTY LITTLE SECRET; MILLIONS OF USERS CHARGED CASH RATE Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for t ... Continue reading
New Auto Industry Keywords: Flexibility with Participation
Jul 12, 2017
The result is likely to be a few big winners out of the new “Wild West” vehicle environment. And those are the competitive ones with the flexibility to interact that can capture consumer interest. ... Continue reading
NICB's Hot Wheels: America's 10 Most Stolen Vehicles
Jul 12, 2017
DES PLAINES, Ill., July 12, 2017 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines ... Continue reading
Toyota Research Institute To Bring Disruptive Tech To Market Faster With Toyota AI Ventures
Jul 11, 2017
LOS ALTOS, Calif., July 11, 2017 -- Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is investing an initial $100 million to launch Toyota AI Ventures, a new corporate venture capital subsidiary designed to provide early-stage financing to startup technology companies. TRI launches the venture by contributing initial investments it has ... Continue reading
Leasing Cars Like Phones? What Do You Think?
Jul 8, 2017
The Evolution of Cars Into Computers is Turning Buyers Into Leasers Washington DC July 8, 2017;The NADA newsletter reported that buying a smartphone, use it for a couple of years, then ditch it for something new and improved. It's a life cycle that has become the norm for cellphones. ... Continue reading
Jul 8, 2017
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading
Hollywood Car Club Launched: Car Sharing Program
Jun 29, 2017
The Hollywood Car Club is a unique way to drive the most desirable cars in the world. HCC is a recreational car club for members who desire the ability to use exotic, luxury and performance vehicles not generally available to the public. Membership to the club is exclusive and not unlike the membership to a country clu ... Continue reading
Ford Expands Into Bike Rental (Yeah THAT Ford)
Jun 28, 2017
Ford GoBike – a regional bike-share network designed to enhance sustainable transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area Beginning tomorrow, Ford GoBike is expanding the area’s existing bike-share program to 546 stations and 7,000 bikes – serving San Francisco, San Jose and East Bay; riders can access GoBike thro ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2017
NEW YORK, June 28, 2017 -- Autonomous vehicle technology could shrink the auto insurance sector by 71 percent or $137 billion by 2050, according to new research by KPMG, titled The Chaotic Middle: The Autonomous Vehicle and Disruption in Automobile Insurance. KPMG has extended its actuarial model by 10 years to 2050, f ... Continue reading
Ford Bus Service: The Mobility Paradox for Cities
Jun 24, 2017
By John Kwant Vice President Ford City Solutions Here’s the reality: People keep moving to cities because they offer a wealth of cultural and entertainment options, places to eat, and a variety of ways to connect with others. It’s no surprise people want to move to places that provide fun and exciting things to do. ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2017
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading
Risk In A Changing Insurance Market For Driverless Vehicles
Jun 21, 2017
MCLEAN, Va., June 21, 2017 In October 2015, tax giant KPMG published a report projecting a 60 percent reduction in the $135 billion auto insurance market by 2040 owing to the advent of driverless cars and the ensuing risk landscape. Despite projections, insurers will likely play a key role in supporting the safe deploy ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2017
NEW YORK—The global automotive industry is at a turning point. The automobile is undergoing a transformation, moving from a means of conveyance to becoming a data center on wheels. ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2017
* Just in time for summer vacation, the average nationwide gasoline price at the end of last week was the lowest for this point of the year since 2005, according to GasBuddy. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline fell to $2.35, a drop of 3 cents in the past week and more than 2 cents below last ye ... Continue reading
Parking At Airport? Rent Your Car To Other Travelers - TravelCar Carsharing Service
Jun 13, 2017
LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2017 -- TravelCar, the global innovator in airport parking and carsharing for travelers, announced today it has entered the U.S. market, selecting Los Angeles as its headquarters and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for its first U.S. operation. Founded in 2012 and currently operating in 30 ... Continue reading
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