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Test drives to broken down motorists
When carrying out a marketing strategy, one of the most important aspects is getting the correct timing. With this in mind, Rescue Drive – a...Read More
Rent cars from people in your community
With bicycle commuting having become an increasingly popular mode of transportation, some drivers are also becoming less dependent on their cars....Read More
Among the young, the drive to drive is plummeting
Almost one-third of 19-year-olds in the U.S. have yet to get their driver’s licenses, a study by the University of Michigan Transportation...Read More
Site matches event organizers with land owners
UK-based Field Lover is launching its field matchmaking site, which aims to make it easy for those with land to lease to find renters and vice-versa....Read More
Rental generation sees no point in buying
Confronting a jobless rate above 8 percent since 2009 and grappling to pay off student loans worth about $1 trillion, according to the Consumer...Read More
Tastes of another city without traveling there
Delivered-to-the-door subscription services are a popular way for consumers to try out a curated selection of products they might not otherwise have...Read More
Compassionate consumerism is growing
As reported in Bloomberg Businessweek, what started with TOMS shoes has blossomed into a phenomenon that retail consultants call compassionate...Read More
Indestructible soccer balls to 1.5 million needy children
California-based One World Futbol has been using the “buy one, give one” model of corporate generosity for two years to help put...Read More
Debts among friends turned into charitable donations
It only stands to reason that the easier it is to give to charity, the more donations will be made. There have already been a few different efforts...Read More
Instead of hotels, couch surfing for entrepreneurs
Startup Stay is a couch surfing platform targeted specifically towards entrepreneurs. “Couch surfing” has been a popular phenomenon for...Read More
Cardboard packaging turns into a chair
Product packaging is a perennial problem for sustainability-minded manufacturers, and there’s been a variety of different approaches designed...Read More
Priceline Now Sells American’s Preferred Seats
It might seem fairly insignificant that Priceline started selling “preferred” seats for a small fee to those who buy tickets on American,...Read More
Personal genomics for pet cats
The Cat Ancestry test is a new genetic testing service that aims to help cat owners learn more about the ancestry of their feline companions. Much...Read More
Self-learning piano plays requests from Twitter
Twitter is no stranger to the music world, with stars such as Justin Bieber and Katy Perry using the platform to connect with fans and the UK’s...Read More
Canadian beer brand helps consumers plant one million trees
Molson Canadian is encouraging consumers to greater appreciate their surroundings through its Red Leaf Project, which is providing beer coasters...Read More
Site helps victims of stolen bikes
Spanish Bicibuscadores aims to help victims of bicycle theft spread the word when their bike is stolen and warn others in the same neighborhood....Read More
Bike that can be adjusted as child grows
The Orbea Grow series features adjustable parts, enabling young riders to make their bike bigger as they get older Many bicycles comes with...Read More
In Brazil, prisoners’ pedal power shaves time off their sentence
Film lovers in the UK have already experienced screenings projected the environmentally friendly way with the pedal-powered Cycle-in Cinema. In...Read More
Smarter Cars Paving Road to Intelligent Highways
Experts say that the intelligent highway will save more lives than seat belts, airbags, and electronic stability control. For sheer lifesaving...Read More
Ready to Be Chauffeured by Your Car?
Most of us dream of eliminating the time-consuming daily chore of driving our cars to the office. But if you could sit in the back of your car and...Read More
Electric motorbike-car uses gyroscopes to stay upright upon collision
The Lit C-1 combines the car and motorbike in a compact two-wheeler that features electronic gyroscopes to keep it upright, even upon collision....Read More
In Spain, lemonade made cheaper when temperature rises
Spanish marketing agency Momentum Madrid has come up with a campaign for Coca-Cola’s Limon Y Nada still lemonade, which offers customers...Read More
‘Healthy candy’ is no longer a misnomer
Studies show that eating chocolate regularly can benefit heart health. However, the newest chocolate brands are focused on enhancing overall wellness...Read More
Cocktail bar offers discounts based on stock market drops
The Bull and Bear Steakhouse at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York is cutting back the prices of its cocktails in line with stock market drops. One of...Read More
Tokyo subways offer Internet access on trains
Starting March 2012, Tokyo subways are now offering a new wireless communication service, enabling their passengers to exchange text messages and...Read More
Free Wi-Fi comes to NYC
Six subway stations and more than 200 hotspot locations in The Big Apple get free Wi-Fi as Boingo rolls out its massive wireless plan that will...Read More
Commuters given free WiFi on London Underground
Commuters on London Underground will be able to access free WiFi in time for the Olympics. Initially, it will be rolled out at major stations...Read More
A dedicated dog-sitting service for those about to marry
Catering specifically for those dealing with hectic marriage preparations, Italy-based Weddings & Dogs aims to provide a dog-sitting service...Read More
Google Cars Create Polarized opinions
For a search engine, Google has certainly been splashed all over the motoring press of late, both for positive and negative reasons. First, the...Read More
LeCar – Renault Renaissance?
Back in the 1970s Renault decided to import its smallest car offering in the United States, the Renault 5. To put some modern perspective, that car...Read More
Prius now the third best-selling car in the world
For many years, the Toyota Prius was considered a “niche” vehicle, appealing only to environmentalists. Indeed, the same could be said of...Read More
CNN Top News
- Trump's hesitant then relatively gentle criticism of Putin raises fears he's been compromised by Russia July 19, 2018President Donald Trump is finally in full-scale cleanup mode after his summit debacle with President Vladimir Putin -- but the credibility of his new critique of Russian election interference is being undermined by his unrepentant and conflicting statements since he got home from Helsinki.
- White House is considering 'absurd' Russian request July 19, 2018The White House said on Wednesday it is entertaining a proposal raised by Russian President Vladimir Putin to interrogate Americans in exchange for assistance in the ongoing US investigation into election interference.
- Anderson Cooper imitates Trump's 'no' moment July 19, 2018CNN's Anderson Cooper reacts to President Trump's shifting comments following his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Design News
- Following the EV Leader July 19, 2018There was a time, in the late 1990s, when the futuristic GM EV1 electric car had been launched by General Motors, that it appeared that North America would lead the world in electric vehicle (EV) development. But GM cancelled the EV1 in 2003 and crushed all but a handful of the cars. Other US carmakers […]
- Don't Get Caught without a Backup Material July 19, 2018Choosing the correct material for a part is a significant step—perhaps the single most important step of the design process. The material chosen will greatly influence the part’s performance, its cosmetic appearance, the cost, and how well the part will mold. Typically, a tremendous effort is put into selecting the correct base resin, as well […]
- The Making of an EV Advocate July 18, 2018Chelsea Sexton became an EV advocate after helping GM launch its EV1. (Image source: Chelsea Sexton) Long before the Tesla Roadster, Chevrolet Volt, and Nissan Leaf, the first purpose-designed production electric vehicle (EV) from a major manufacturer in the modern era was the GM EV1. Produced from 1996 to 1999, and available for lease only, […]