Free floatin’
Free-floating carshare service car2go launched in Chicago, marking the company’s 25th global city. In a pilot program, the company will offer a fleet of 400 vehicles for rent, including fortwos and Mercedes-Benz CLA and GLA vehicles. car2go members can make one-way trips without having to pick up or return vehicles at fixed locations or at a designated time. Insurance, fuel, maintenance and parking are included in the service’s rates.
Cool N Dry car seats
Britax Child Safety Inc. introduced its Cool N Dry Collection, available on buybuybaby.com. The new line of car seats is said to feature a high-performance Thermo5™ knit blend with 30 percent Bamboo Charcoal, which wicks away moisture and naturally allows air to flow. The collection is comprised of an infant car seat, a convertible car seat and a belt-positioning booster for all ages and stages.
Superfly
It’s new, and is said to be outrageously fast. The 2019 YENKO/SC® Stage II Corvette, from Specialty Vehicle Engineering of Toms River, New Jersey, is powered by a custom built 1000-hp 416 C.I.D. (6.8L) supercharged LT-1-based engine. Only 25 of these Limited Edition cars will be built, and all will be based off the 2019 Corvette Grand Sport (Coupe and Convertible) model, which is said to include the handling, appearance, and body components featured on the Z06. Take a peek at specialtyvehicleengineering.com.
Room for one more
Baby Jogger® says it is helping parents get more out of a vehicle’s back seat with the new City View™ Space Saving All-in-One Car Seat. At 17.4 inches across, the slim silhouette is said to allow extra space for additional passengers while providing a comfortable ride for baby. Designed with enhanced convenience and safety features, the stylish City View ensures that families – that includes sales reps – can venture out on the open road with greater ease and peace of mind.
Digital showroom for Hyundai
Hyundai introduced a digital showroom on Amazon.com, which offers car buyers the ability to compare pricing and reviews, book test drives, check dealer inventories and other conveniences. The digital showroom can be found at amazon.com/Hyundai.
Bluetooth motorcycle helmet
Sena Technologies Inc. announced the release of its Bluetooth-integrated open-face motorcycle helmet, the Savage, a 3/4 helmet said to pack premium Bluetooth communication technology. Bluetooth 4.1 allows riders to connect with up to three other riders via built-in intercom up to 1 mile, listen to music, GPS directions, or take phone calls. The helmet was designed with a composite fiberglass shell and multi-density EPS for added protection in the case of impact. The helmets range in size from XS through XXL, are available in Matte Black or Gloss White, and include both long and short visor options.
Uber and Lyft take on the world
Uber and Lyft came to prominence with their ride-hailing services. But increasingly they’re betting on other modes of transportation – with the aim of becoming the only service people need to get around cities, reports the New York Times. Lyft recently struck a deal to acquire parts of Motivate, the parent company of CitiBike in New York and seven other bike-sharing programs around the United States. Previously, Uber had acquired Jump, a company that rents dockless electric bikes in six U.S. cities. Both companies are experimenting with scooter-sharing programs, but they have bigger plans: They want people to use their apps for navigating around cities. “Whether it’s taking a car, whether it’s taking a pooled car, whether it’s taking a bike, whether you should walk or even … take a bus or subway,” Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi was quoted as saying earlier this year. “We want to be the A-to-B platform for transportation.”