Group 1 Automotive Acquires Two Additional Dealerships in El Paso, Texas

HOUSTON, Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), (“Group 1” or the “Company”), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the expansion of its business presence in the El Paso, Texas market with the acquisition of two new dealerships. The dealerships are Audi El Paso and Subaru El Paso, and are expected to generate approximately… Continue reading Group 1 Automotive Acquires Two Additional Dealerships in El Paso, Texas

Who Is Responsible When a Self-Driving Car Has an Accident?

In Brief Two recently reported crashes involving cars with autonomous driving systems have re-raised a key question. Who is at fault — the driver or the car? Collision Ethics Two separate incidents in California involving self-driving vehicles have recently gotten attention. One accident involved a Tesla Model S, the other, a Chevrolet Bolt that was using General… Continue reading Who Is Responsible When a Self-Driving Car Has an Accident?

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus to build modern version of the Baja Boot

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus builds some pretty fantastic machines. The race team turned road car producer is most famous for owner James Glickenhaus’ Ferrari Enzo-based Pininfarina-designed P4/5 and the more recent SCG 003. Last fall, SCG announced the 004S, a three-seat sports car with a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8. More recently, the company revealed plans to build… Continue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus to build modern version of the Baja Boot

BMW’s new lease lets you drive for ridesharing services

It’s not always obvious, but many car leases don’t allow you to drive with ridesharing services or rent your car to others. And it’s no surprise as to why — the high mileage and varying driving habits aren’t going to help the car’s condition when the lease is over. BMW, however, is sticking its neck… Continue reading BMW’s new lease lets you drive for ridesharing services

Via in all 5 boroughs!

Published January 29, 2018 6:00 am, Via NYC
Via in all 5 boroughs!
Get ready to paint the town Via blue — you can now Via EVERYWHERE in New York City!

In a congested city like ours, everyone can and should benefit from smart shared rides. Together with you, our loyal Via-istas, we’ve built the most affordable and convenient way to get around all five boroughs.

Now, whether you’re grabbing dim sum in Flushing, checking in on the tigers at the Bronx Zoo, or commuting from Staten Island, Via will get you there.

In Big Apple lovin’,

Team Via NYC
www.ridewithvia.com

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Your Chariot awaits: shuttle bus service gets green light in London

Transport Your Chariot awaits: shuttle bus service gets green light in London Commuters will be able to pre-book seats on an app, with four routes being approved by TfL A Ford Chariot shuttle bus van in San Francisco. Photograph: Tommy Lau/AP An experimental shuttle bus service operated by Ford has been approved by London’s transport… Continue reading Your Chariot awaits: shuttle bus service gets green light in London

Nancy E. Cooper Joins Aptiv Board of Directors

GILLINGHAM, England, Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Aptiv (NYSE: APTV), a global technology company enabling the future of mobility, today announced Nancy E. Cooper has been named to its board of directors, effective as of Feb.15, 2018. “We are honored and excited to have Nancy joining the Aptiv Board of Directors,” said Kevin Clark, president and… Continue reading Nancy E. Cooper Joins Aptiv Board of Directors

BMW takes full ownership of DriveNow’s car sharing service (updated)

BMW has been synonymous with DriveNow’s car sharing service for several years, and today it’s cementing that commitmen. The German auto brand has taken full ownership of DriveNow by acquiring Sixt’s stake in the company. This gives BMW “all options” for mobility services in the future — it’s free to take the tech-savvy rental platform… Continue reading BMW takes full ownership of DriveNow’s car sharing service (updated)

VW condemned for testing diesel fumes on humans and monkeys

Volkswagen (VW) VW condemned for testing diesel fumes on humans and monkeys Experiments involved monkeys and humans breathing in exhaust fumes for hours at a time The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, said VW’s diesel experiments on humans and monkeys were ‘not ethically justifiable in any shape or form’. Photograph: Daniel Roland/AFP/Getty Images Volkswagen, the world’s… Continue reading VW condemned for testing diesel fumes on humans and monkeys