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Report shows that conventional mobility has gained back ground due...
Consumers have been warming to non-traditional notions of mobility like ridesharing, car subscriptions, and alternative last-mile transportation options over the past decade. But when the pandemic arrived in full force, statistics show that two-thirds of rideshare users in the United States quickly abandoned providers like Uber and Lyft. Instead, the Cox Automotive 2021 Evolution of […]
Uber Slashes Jobs Yet Again: What it Means
Just like most businesses, Uber has taken a huge hit in the midst of the novel coronavirus. The rideshare giant has announced it will be cutting 3,000 more employees after thousands of employees lost their jobs just a few weeks ago. In early May, the company stated that 3,700 people were let go “in response […]
How Mobility Services are Weathering the Pandemic
The novel coronavirus has sparked stay-at-home orders in dozens of states nationwide especially in major metropolitan areas. Like auto retail dealerships, the shutdown has had a devastating effect on alternative modes of transportation like ride sharing and car sharing. It’s a difficult time to operate a consumer-based service centered around sharing contact points with others […]
Ridesharing Services Increase Earning Potential for Automotive Service Centers
The trend of using ridesharing services, like Uber and Lyft, gained popularity seemingly overnight. Within the last five years, ridesharing through these and other companies has expanded greatly, reaching nearly every city and town, big or small, around the globe. For automotive service centers, this trend toward ridesharing could lead to an increase in profits. […]
Is There a Lack of Enthusiasm for Autonomous Vehicles?
From Isaac Asimov’s short story Sally to the famous Batmobile, autonomous vehicles have captured the imaginations of many since the invention of the car. The idea of cars driving us where we need to go without the need of human intervention is a futuristic milestone, along the same lines as the hoverboards seen in Back […]
Carvana Expands in Q2 | New York City Regulating the Growth...
Today on CBTNews.com – Monday, August 13th, 2018:
Fostering High-Level Engagement in Your Digital Retailing - HomeNet Automotive
John Hensman, VP, and GM of HomeNet Automotive,...
Incorporating Transparency in Your Online Retailing Process – Max Zanan
CBT News welcomes Max Zanan, bestselling author of The Perfect Dealership. Max discusses sales strategy and giving your customers the best possible online experience in order to keep up with the shift in consumer purchasing. Max shares that one of the more common occurrences that could put your dealerships in danger is your own lack of professional […]
How Ridesharing Impacts the Automotive Landscape
In 2011, ridesharing appeared on the transportation radar. The service platform was quickly recognized as a disruptor, and it has experienced tremendous growth and popularity since its early stages, especially for its two most notable providers, Uber and Lyft. But despite being a widely recognized transportation option and a 150 percent compounding annual growth rate […]
Uber Autonomous Car Death Reinforces Doubt About Fully Autonomous Vehicles
On March 18th at approximately 10 pm, a pedestrian was killed by a fully autonomous Volvo XC90 SUV managed by Uber in Tempe, Arizona. She was crossing the street at the time when the collision occurred. Even though someone was behind the wheel of the vehicle to monitor the technology and stop the car in […]
Self-driving Uber Hits and Kills Pedestrian: How Did This Happen?
On Sunday night in Tempe, Arizona, a self-driving Uber Volvo killed 49-Year-old Elaine Herzberg as she was walked her bicycle across the street. The crash is still under investigation by the Tempe Police Department. Based on preliminary information police say that there is no indication that the XC90 SUV slowed down prior to making contact with […]
