GM Opens Opportunity For Lyft Drivers In Chicago
GM and Lyft have discussed many possibilities for the future of ride sharing, and this is just one of them. Ride-sharing service Lyft and General Motors are launching a program in Chicago that will allow current Lyft drivers to rent GM cars, the companies said today. The pilot program, which…
Don’t Have A Ford? No Worry Ford Pass Is Still Accessible
SAN FRANCISCO – Mobile apps have made commuting easier when it comes to parking and driving, even ride sharing and Ford wants a piece of it. Ford is making a big push to get intimately involved with the daily mobility needs of all motorists, regardless of whether they own a Ford…
Are New Drivers Able To Drive Correctly After Passing Their Test
The basic rules and guidelines don’t tell you how someone may react when skidding on black ice or if a car jams on their brakes in front of them, which is why accidents occur much more often with new drivers. Passing the state driver’s licensing test does not always mean…
Interior Car Design, What Speaks To You
Everybody may see the outside of your car, but only you have to deal with the inside of the car as you drive to and from work each and everyday. So adding specific features will allow this car to become enjoyable as well as an extension of you. You’ll be…
Cost Effective Cars To Help Students Transition Into The Work World
Post-secondary education is the end of formal education for many students. Graduating means they are about to enter the working world for the first time beyond just part-time or summer jobs. Here are the top stylish cars well-suited for today’s new graduates. Moving up is an ideal time to…
What Happened to Hatchbacks in the 90’s
Hatchbacks were the car that got you from place to place, they were targeted towards students and the young professional that needed an affordable mode of transportation. These cars joined some of the classic trends of the 1990’s, including rollerblading, DIY bellbottoms, Bucket Hats and overalls with one strap down….
How Bike Share Programs Make Living, Working, and Playing in Our Cities More Sustainable
Alta Bicycle Share manages bike-sharing systems in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, Boston, Toronto, Melbourne, and other cities. The company’s owner explains that “Transportation, Recreation, and Innovation” is the company’s tagline and that in five years, their bikes have been ridden more than 35 million miles on more than 25…
What Will Happen When All the Fish are Gone?
The world’s fishing industry is quickly running out of new ocean fishing grounds to exploit as it depletes existing areas through unsustainable harvesting practices, according to a study published recently. Expansion into unexploited fishing grounds allowed global catches to increase for decades, and disguised the fact that older areas were…
Want Something Green For Christmas?
So the season is getting near and it is time to buy a little something for all those special people on your list. Maybe you should go green this holiday season? Here are some gift ideas from Michelle Lalonde at The Gazette. I always start my eco-friendly Christmas shopping at…