RVs a hit for summer travel
Americans looking to gain a little more control of their summer travels and vacations are going an old school route, according to CNET. Peer-to-peer RV rental company RVshare said recently bookings had increased 650%. The spread of COVID-19 has made air travel and public transportation unpopular options, while personal vehicles feel like more of a safe haven, according to the article. Other recent studies have shown travelers feel more comfortable in a personal vehicle where they can control the scenario, unlike shared transportation. In an effort to keep things more contained, those booking RVs aren’t looking to hit the road and park their vehicles in crowded areas. RVshare said its study found 93% of respondents want to avoid crowds, and 65% want to be surrounded by nature.
Best cars to take to the drive-in
Grab the popcorn and your car keys. Cars.com came up with a list of vehicles (in no particular order or ranking) of six of the best cars to take to the drive-in:
- Volkswagen Atlas (“Beyond being able to comfortably load up as many as seven occupants for movie night in the Atlas’ elegantly understated cabin, if you opt for the SEL Premium Fender 12-speaker audio system)
- Ram 1500 (The 1500’s RamBox is drainable, “meaning you can fill that bad boy with ice to keep your candy bars and other movie treats cool”)
- Chrysler Pacifica (“The Stow ‘n Go seats create a ginormous flat surface ideal for settling in for a long night at the moving pictures”)
- Dodge Challenger (“The Challenger’s directly referential throwback body style feels like it retains the most of era-appropriate Greased Lightning charm”)
- Tesla Model X (“Tesla’s tall side windows and large windshield that stretches over the first and second rows combine to ensure you can see as much of the screen”)
- Rolls-Royce Cullinan (“While the Cullinan’s Viewing Suite is more likely intended for taking in, like, a polo match or something, it’s perfectly applicable here”).
Family style food delivery
USA Today reported that Uber’s food delivery platform is launching a tool that lets families get more value and savings when placing meal orders at a time when more Americans are financially squeezed. The ride-hailing giant announced the new feature called “Family Style Meals.” It’s located in the Uber Eats app and features meals meant for sharing. Some participating restaurants will offer a curated menu that lists a combination of items offering value and savings, the company said. Others will focus primarily on larger portions that can feed multiple members of your family.