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In India, carpooling service delivers eco savings reports image

India In India, carpooling service delivers eco savings reports

on October 13, 2011 and filed under: Automotive, Eco & Sustainability

Based in Vadodara, OliveTrips not only connects commuters for shared trips, it also delivers periodic summaries of the savings that result.

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United States Auction app connects drivers leaving a spot with those seeking one

on September 23, 2011 and filed under: Automotive, Life Hacks

Parking Auction have introduced an auction style web app to combat the wasted time and fuel spent looking for available parking spots in Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

Ford turns test drives into online video games image

United States Ford turns test drives into online video games

on September 22, 2011 and filed under: Automotive

Ford have launched an innovative way to test drive the 2012 Ford Focus in order to boost their social media presence.

In-vehicle technology helps drivers make better decisions image

United States In-vehicle technology helps drivers make better decisions

on August 18, 2011 and filed under: Automotive, Transportation

A new in-vehicle system developed at Clemson University promises to gather key information about traffic and road conditions that can help drivers make better decisions.

Service warns motorists before they receive a parking ticket image

United States Service warns motorists before they receive a parking ticket

on July 1, 2011 and filed under: Automotive

We’ve seen an app designed to help motorists avoid picking up tickets, and we’ve seen communities band together to provide extra parking for one another. …

Modular “living system” converts cars into motorhomes image

Switzerland Modular “living system” converts cars into motorhomes

on June 29, 2011 and filed under: Automotive, Lifestyle & Leisure

As desirable as the idea of a motorhome may be, owning one can still pose many problems for holiday makers. As well as being expensive …

Mobile app offers comprehensive parking assistance image

Germany Mobile app offers comprehensive parking assistance

on June 28, 2011 and filed under: Automotive, Life Hacks

Technology is increasingly being recruited to make parking easier, such as through in-ground sensors that alert drivers to vacant spots. Now, German design firm Wunderstadt’s …

‘Pay as you drive’ insurance rewards safe young drivers image

United Kingdom ‘Pay as you drive’ insurance rewards safe young drivers

on June 14, 2011 and filed under: Automotive, Financial Services

New drivers typically face higher insurance premiums than others do based simply on their age and lack of experience. Recognizing that many such drivers pose …

State Farm app scores driving and offers feedback image

United States State Farm app scores driving and offers feedback

on May 11, 2011 and filed under: Automotive

Regular readers may remember the Anti Sleep Pilot app, which aims to help prevent fatigue-related car accidents. Taking the idea further, State Farm’s new Driver …

Renault connect offline approval to online Facebook “liking” image

FranceNetherlands Renault connect offline approval to online Facebook “liking”

on April 22, 2011 and filed under: Automotive, Marketing & Advertising

Many brands have struggled when it comes to converting a popular offline presence into online recognition. Hoping to remove any practical barriers to this process, …

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