Kelley Blue Book has announced that its streaming TV channel is now available on Roku players® and Roku TV™ models. Kelley Blue Book TV is a free streaming service that offers commentary on vehicle valuations. “By offering more than 200 vehicle reviews and auto-related features, Kelley Blue Book TV not only helps car shoppers in […]
With India well regarded as a tech development hub, Mumbai is now rolling with a mobile transit app that allows passengers on public transit to book bus tickets through mobile phones via an app from provider Ridlr which is available on Google Play Store. Here’s the scoop: Ridlr is a commuting app providing real time […]
California regulators have unveiled a roadmap that would let consumers begin using self-driving cars, though manufacturers would have to prove the emerging technology is safe before a licensed driver could get chauffeured around town. The approach California’s Department of Motor Vehicles offered recently in precedent-setting draft regulations is cautious, though it does allow that Californians […]
On-demand parking provider SpotHero has announced its expansion from San Francisco into Oakland and the East Bay. SpotHero enables drivers to reserve parking at more than 35 parking facilities around Oakland with rates starting as low as $7 per day. The company will feature parking deals around Oakland International Airport, the Paramount Theater, the Fox […]
In the on-going quest for added campus safety in fleet management and responsiveness, new offerings in telematics are beginning to rise to the top of the class. TransLoc®, a leading provider of transportation technology that simplifies demand response on university campuses, is a case in point. TransLoc OnDemand optimizes safe ride programs with a solution […]
A global team in Sweden is planning on launching a unique electric city car — the Uniti. “It is time for a more futuristic and less destructive driving experience,” says Uniti co-founder Lewis Horne, arguing that current design norms are outdated and excessively ‘plastic’. As the company noted, “Recent events in the automotive industry highlight […]
The vulnerabilities of vehicle hacking have made an impression on fleets, car owners and shoppers alike recent, as news stories abound regarding how easy it appears for some to hack into today’s computer-dominated vehicles. A recent poll found that nearly 80 percent say it will be a frequent problem within the next three years or […]
The age-old friction between bicyclists and motorists over limited space on the road took a new turn when a group of riders helped everyone understand just how much space today’s cars gobble up. To make a visual point, a group of Latvian cycling advocates decided to create a visual demonstration for International Car Free Day. […]
Here’s a stat that’s caught the attention of countless urban dwellers and millennials: Most cars sit parked, unused for approximately 22 of 24 hours each day. Not only is it a depreciating asset, it’s a vastly under-utilized one as well. That’s why a number of aggressive startups are plotting new ways to help people turn […]
Ford is upping the ante on aerodynamics and fuel efficiency in the 2015 F-150 with new aero curtains that reduce wind drag by guiding airflow across the front wheels. Air curtain technology allows air to flow through a vent underneath the headlamps and out around the wheel. As a result, airflow is smoother at the […]
