Robot Car: Safe or Unsafe?

The self-driving car is making the rounds of the country, via automotive shipping services such as ours. Google, for instance, is sending out their newest model to different cities – for showcasing at auto shows and similar events – to increase the popularity of releasing the car onto the roads nationwide.

A human being has an accident every 160,000 miles. A robot, on the other hand, won’t necessarily make nearly as many mistakes (though, that may not adequately account for glitches). Those who back the car believe it will actually increase safety, even though it initially strikes us as scary, and a little Orwellian, to think of vehicles driving themselves around. Stanford University recently held a conference on the subject. Since Stanford is located in one of the biggest automotive transport states, when they hold events related to automotive innovations, it is doubly of interest to us.

Robot Car: Outlaw or Gentle Giant?

There are a number of issues surrounding the self-driving car. Creating laws to generally protect the creators and manufacturers of robots is one way to help the development of robo-cars. Two different types of robot code exist, broadly speaking – proprietary and open source. Open source robots, using the same basic freely accessible coding principles as found on the WordPress website platform or Linux Web servers could allow for much faster and more creative development of the technology.

What robo-car technology might allow is a world in which not just consumer vehicles but commercial vehicles such as the vehicle transporters we use are fully rather. That would make the roadways less vulnerable to human error. However, laws must first protect developers before we can be safer on our roads.

At the Stanford conference, Diana Cooper, a law student at the University of Ottawa, proposed a model for licensure of autonomous cars derived from the General Public License (GPL) that protects many free and open-source projects. This licensure would make it easier for the technology to develop, freely and openly, without people being excessively afraid of class-action lawsuits (also allowing many different looks and perspectives on the code).

Robot Car: Program it for Affordability

Robot cars are already getting shipped around the country, but the numbers are obviously small at this point because they have never been mass-produced. Need to transport a car yourself? To get the best quotes for transporting robotic or standard automobiles, our service allows you to pull in quotes from a number of different companies in one location.

We vet the companies for you and only represent the best in the business: up to eight credible, reliable, secure, and affordable choices. Try us out with an online quote or give us a call anytime at (800)595-2062.

Specifically, General Motors was loaned $52 billion by the United States government and $1.4 billion by the Canadian government when the company started to tank during the recession. Some pundits are calling the company a good and reliable investment for American and Canadian citizens – similar to the reliable car transport we offer – now that the company has proven itself and much of the loan money has been converted into gradually rising stocks.

GM’s Debt Payoff & Transport: Credibility & Brands

The chairman of GM, Ed Whitacre, announced back in the spring of 2010 that the company would be paying back more than $8 billion of its loan from the federal government. General Motors seems to be doing a much better job these days. The bailout, for better and worse, may have actually helped it dig in and rebuild its image as an auto manufacturer.

We see a similar focus on credibility and brand-building with the companies who provide services to transport of automobiles throughout the country for us. No one wants to entrust their car to a company that is not highly rated. People also don’t want to pay too much when they might be able to get equal or better service from a more affordable competitor. To help the consumer, we focus on credible brands at discounted prices.

Creating Workable Systems – The GM Lesson

In the old days, General Motors was horribly unproductive at a management level in some cases, as one account of a New York plant suggests. Lack of productivity and relying on tariffs to make it more difficult for Japanese companies to compete is certainly not the marketplace at its best. We bring the best names in our industry – companies who are highly rated at New York car shipping but still maintain affordability, allowing access by all businesses and consumers.

GM cars, and American cars overall, are looking much better than they did in 2008, when General Motors was going through its darkest days. We hope that GM will continue to grow and prosper as a company. Certainly businesses should not need governmental bailouts to survive, but it looks like General Motors has learned its lesson and can again compete with the other companies out there.

We make the competition in our industry transparent with a list of automotive transport options. We recognize there is not just one company out there – so we represent eight of them. These are the companies that we consider to be the eight best in the industry, hands-down. Do you need car transport? It’s easy with us. Get an instant quote from the form above or call us with questions at (800)595-2062.

Las Vegas is in for a change – and as that relates to the automotive industry, it is of particular interest to us since we provide a service to transport vehicles. Every day we transport vehicles for thousands of businesses and individuals between any locations in the United States or Canada. We aren’t just one service: we give up to eight quotes from companies we’ve been working with for over 20 years.

What is Project 100? The CEO of Zappos, Tony Hsieh, and his team at Downtown Project are coming up with concepts to revitalize Las Vegas, with a focus on ecology and shared use. Downtown Project created Project 100 to focus on transportation concerns. Project 100 will include 100 of a number of different transportation alternatives which people have access to via a subscription service. Similar to the transportation alternatives allowed by the project, we offer alternatives as well by getting multiple quotes for vehicle transport.

How Tesla & Project 100 Relate to EV Transport

100 Tesla Model S cars will be used by Project 100 [http://www.goproject100.com/]. The car is one of the most exciting vehicles on the roads today. The Model S is the first luxury sedan that is 100% electric. It goes for just under $64,000 when a $7500 tax credit is taken into account. This sounds like a joke, but you can actually order it here with $5000 down on a credit card. Note that the Obama budget is attempting to increase that tax credit to $10,000, so potentially you want to wait until after that goes through if you’re considering purchasing.

Regarding electric cars, we ship many of them from state to state. For instance, if someone is trying to get an electric electric vehicle from California to New York, we offer a slew of transportation alternatives – open, enclosed, terminal-to-terminal, and door-to-door – providing a number of different quotes, all from high-quality companies we’ve picked out for their high levels of service and quality.

Reliability: Project 100 & Auto Transport

One of the main things that people are looking for with any transportation or transport service is reliability. Project 100 allows you to enter your request into a mobile app. After that request is made, the vehicle will be wherever you are in 10 minutes.

We know that reliability is important whether an automotive collector needs transport to an auto show or any individual needs vehicles moved quickly without having to supply drivers or add mileage to the cars.

Need Transport? If you need a car transported from one state to another, we can provide you up to eight quotes. We are reliable because we only recommend the best, and the most competitive rates to transport an automobile. Call us now at (800) 595-2062 or fill out our online form for an instant quote. We hope to hear from you today!

The primary way in which transport and the legal battle are connected regards competition. Just as lawsuits are sometimes used to go after competition – as Tesla experienced – finding ways to use competition to get consumers and businesses lower prices is a healthy part of the capitalistic marketplace. For instance, using multiple companies’ quotes to transport cars can increase quality and affordability.

The Franchised Dealer Act vs. Transport Competition

The debate over whether Tesla is operating within the confines of the law is reasonable. Nonetheless, this lawsuit in the state of New York did not hold up in its highest court. The decision – written by New York Supreme Court Justice Raymond J. Elliott III – stated that the Franchised Dealer Act does not constitute grounds for lawsuits between different companies.

Like Tesla, we do a lot of business in New York as well. Our New York vehicle transport picks up and delivers cars and ships them between storage facilities and direct addresses in New York and throughout the United States and Canada. Rather than going after competitors, we bring all of the competition to the table so that the client gets the best possible rate. This means that the client is in charge: you get the best possible deal, with up to eight different companies competing.

Direct Sales & Tesla in the Texas Legislature

A similar battle could heat up in the state of Texas. Transporting cars in and out of Texas provides a big part of our business as well: any major changes in automotive law in either state will have far-reaching impact throughout the automotive industry.

What was the Tesla New York case? The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association brought the lawsuit in New York against Tesla because the organization believes Tesla’s factory-direct model is illegal. Because the factory-direct sales approach is convenient and means that car buyers do not need to visit a dealership in order to purchase a car, the association is concerned that this might in fact constitute unfair competition that will negatively impact dealerships.

Tesla is currently lobbying the Texas Legislature to try to change the law so that it doesn’t see another lawsuit in that state. Fighting court battles is time-consuming and expensive even if you can defend yourself against a monetary judgment.

As stated above, we offer as fair of competition as we possibly can. We not only provide all different types of transport – open and enclosed vehicle shipping, as well as door-to-door and terminal-to-terminal transport – but also give you up to eight different companies’ quotes to choose from. We choose the companies that we represent very carefully, which is why our service is five-star rated [link to rating page]. Get an instant quote now or call us for assistance anytime at (800) 595-2062.

There are two main ways in which electric vehicles are closely intertwined with vehicle shipping:

The short driving range of electric cars, also sometimes called zero-emission vehicles, between battery recharges means you have to use brokers or other vehicle shipping methods to move the car across the country, i.e., it can’t be driven because a national plugin grid doesn’t yet exist.

Surely car shows will start popping up more that focus explicitly on green automobiles. Here’s an example of a longstanding one. Car shows require transport services as well – typically enclosed so the car arrives pristine.

Two-Part Effort to Further Jumpstart EV Development

The two basic aspects of Obama’s effort involve an increase in the tax credit – so that people are further incentivized to purchase electric cars – and an increase in research funds. Let’s look at both of those aspects in a bit more detail and how this all relates to Interstate car transport:

Research funding: Through the Department of Energy (DOE), Obama would like to invest $575 million into research on electric vehicle and other clean energy technology immediately. He would also like to create a $2 billion trust fund to enable continued research moving forward. All this development would mean more innovation and more exciting collector vehicles shipped to shows.

Tax credits: Obama would also like to jack up the IRS tax credit for buying an electric vehicle to $10,000 (up $2500 from the current max credit). Obama has said previously that he would like to see a million plugin EVs on America’s roads by 2015. Now that looks unlikely – but this budget shows a continued commitment to drive the clean car industry forward.

How EVs Ship & More Immediate Cash

Part of shipping a vehicle across the country is figuring out whether to ship it in the open or to contain the automobile on an enclosed trailer . Typically when shipping an electric vehicle, because they are so treasured, the owner wants to use enclosed shipping – but open is more affordable.

The new rules proposed in the budget would make it easier for people to immediately receive cash back on cars. The rules would make it possible for dealerships to take advantage of the tax credits and then immediately apply the credit as a rebate on the price of the car. Buyers would then see savings immediately rather than having to wait until tax time the following year.

Speaking of immediate savings, our auto transport service can help keep money in your pocket as well. We cross-compare a variety of carriers for each request, helping you find the lowest possible price. Each of our carriers is highly rated in client reviews online, is bonded and insured, and complies with all DOT and FMCSA codes. Get a quote now or call us with any questions at (800) 595-2062.

Since we stay abreast of any breaking news related to the car industry, a recent headline caught our attention related to Scott K. Ginsberg, who is a big player in the sales of exotic vehicles. Industry updates help us maintain our edge so our customers know they have the sharpest possible advocate. Among top-tier brokers, we are renowned for making customer peace of mind our foremost priority.

Ginsberg came into his fortune in the late 90s via several radio broadcasting companies. He obviously knows business well. As one of the nation’s most experienced and trusted names in auto transport – evidenced by our strong customer reviews – we know our business well also, treating exotic vehicles with the care and respect they deserve. We also know our customers appreciate value, so we provide comparative quotes for a full array of options.

Georgetown & SEC Allegations

Ginsburg’s successful start drew the attention of many solicitors, among them the Georgetown University Law Center. In 1999 they approached him for contributions to the school. He signed an agreement with the law school to emboss bold letters with his name on side of the newly constructed fitness center.

That same year an accusation made by the Securities & Exchange Commission caused some negativity surrounding Ginsberg’s public image. The proposal for the building proceeded anyway, until a $5 million donation and publicized agreement was achieved in 2000. As for the pending accusations, the jury ruled in the favor of the SEC and Ginsberg was ordered to pay $1 million for his violations.

It wasn’t until 2002, and an additional $2.5 million in contributions, that it became apparent that Georgetown University had no intention of recognizing Ginsberg’s generosity as they had agreed. They switched gears, saying that they wanted to avoid damaging associations with his name until the SEC fiasco had fully resolved.

Lawsuit Pending

Twelve years later, Ginsberg is suing the school to the tune of at least $7.5 million collected as donations under misrepresentation of their proposition. In a statement made by Ginsberg, he expressed that he had “misjudged” his relationship with Georgetown. Now a judge will determine exactly what the financial relationship should be between the two parties moving forward.

Energy-Efficient Breakthroughs

The latest exciting news related to military transportation, and much of the greatest information that has been issued in the recent past, is from the US Army. The Army, as unexpected as it might sound, is going green. Environmentally friendly often also means more affordable, so the Army is saving money as it develops cleaner technologies. We seek to be as “green”-friendly as possible also, both environmentally and with cheap options. Our military discounts provide additional savings as a way of thanking our service-people for answering the call of duty.

Unfortunately, some of the more innovative green technologies overseen by the Army are still in the R&D phase. However, the Army has also developed a system of strategies to become more fuel-efficient. The techniques form a game plan that any company can use to similarly reduce its fuel consumption. We ourselves are reviewing these guidelines for possible implementation to vehicle transport. If they allow us and our affiliates to save money, that could mean a reduction in quotes for our customers as well.

Techniques to Increase Fuel Efficiency

One general tactic the Army uses to save fuel is to lease newly available, energy-efficient and alternative-energy automobiles. The reason the Army leases rather than buying in many cases is because they want to be free to replace those vehicles with more innovative models as they hit the marketplace.

Additionally, the Army looks at the macro along with the micro and focuses on new progress in the automotive field alongside timeworn resource conservation standards. Regarding a macrocosmic perspective toward conservation, the Army has focused its green transition by implementing changes in non-tactical vehicles first. A sample of this transition is moving toward compact automobiles for transporting equipment and soldiers around on any military training range, a task previously performed by Humvees, which are obviously not renowned for their gasoline economy.

Combining Affordability with a Cutting-Edge Approach

Military personnel appreciate our discounts, a small way to show appreciation for their service. Our customers generally appreciate what we offer because we provide the whole package. We give access to a variety of renowned vehicle transport firms, cutting down the cost of all our services. Perhaps more importantly, though, we never forget that new developments are always right around the corner. Because of that, the technology and business strategies we adopt are always at the forefront of the industry, while never undercutting our core principles.

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We pride ourselves on staying abreast of events and other news related to the area’s automotive industry. One such example is the Dallas Auto Show, which took place on March 13-17 at the Dallas Convention Center. Our cost-effective transport solutions allow those shipping beautiful and rare cars to auto shows to know they can get a premium service for less expense than they might expect. We believe, like they do, that car transport should be simple and efficient.

700+ Vehicles Wow Dallas Show Attendees

Those attending the Dallas Auto Show were in for some eye-popping automotive excitement. The event was vast, with over 700 vehicles on display from more than 30 carmakers. Many of the cars and trucks were shipped to the Star state from another state. For lengthy transports, customer support is crucial, which is why we have such a strong name for ourselves.

Ford’s F-150 Atlas, a concept vehicle that may give us a sense of what the pickup will look like in its 2015 model, was center stage. Chevrolet, meanwhile, sought to grab our attention with its limited-edition Hot Wheels Camaro, designed after the toy car brand. Accura was showcasing its MDX, a prototype for an SUV the company is planning to manufacture in the United States.

2014 Highlights

A variety of 2014 models were offered for viewing at the event. The most notable among the 2014 bunch were two SUV redesigns, one from Jeep and one from Subaru. Jeep was showing off its new and improved Grand Cherokee, while Subaru was providing a look at the all-new Forester. Kia, meanwhile, made its first appearance in the full-size luxury segment with its 2014 Cadenza.

Other Featured Elements

High-end automakers, including Maserati, Lamborghini, and Rolls-Royce, had vehicles at the show as well. The Dallas Auto Show was not just about looking, though. Interactivity was possible, with test driving options from nine different manufacturers. The entertainment world made an appearance at the event as well. Throughout the weekend, stars of the truTV reality show Lizard Lick Towing were meeting with fans and signing autographs. By many accounts, the show was an incredible success.

As a high-end shipping expert service, we have watched the market with great interest as it has rebounded from low sales during 2012. Because of this resurgence, particularly noticeable in Europe, car shipping services are now vying for the opportunity to move these vehicles, whether between terminals or direct locations.

Ultra-Luxury Rebound in Geneva, Switzerland

The Geneva Motor Show, underway during mid-March, exhibited the effects of this rebound. Ferrari, for instance, displayed its $1.3 million hybrid model, the LaFerrari. Anytime an auto show takes place, many collectors, automakers, and others presenting vehicles at the event look into vehicle shipping brokers. Online reviews of potential shippers give those seeking transport services helpful information to make their decisions.

In Geneva, in addition to Ferrari’s contribution to the show, Bentley was presenting a redesigned Continental Flying Spur. Jaguar unveiled the 2014 version of the speediest sedan it has ever manufactured, the XFR-S model. Rolls-Royce brought a completely new model to the show, the Wraith, an extremely powerful coupe that many perceive as a challenge to a similar Bentley model, the Continental GT Coupe.

How the High-End Marketplace is Shifting

Research firm IHS claims that the ultra-luxury segment, which consists of vehicles that cost more than $100,000, is expected to grow 10% this year worldwide, to a total of 447,000 sales. In Europe the expected increase is 8.5%, even though the auto industry generally is expected to continue to suffer, maintaining a downward spiral that began in 2007. Because this upper-tier market segment is growing, there is stiff competition among carmakers to produce the most exciting new vehicle to retain current customers and recruit those who are currently driving a different brand.

A Tough 2012 for Ultra-Luxury

Ultra-luxury car manufacturers were not completely protected from the recession, especially in Europe. Per the European Union, the group of nations within its membership experienced its worst economic downturn since 2008 during the last quarter of 2012. Transactions of new ultra-luxury vehicles dipped 3.5% to 92,000 cars across the continent. The worldwide figures nonetheless rose 6%, following a 15% increase during 2011.

The program, Cash for Cars Seattle, aims to reduce the detrimental effect of the waste materials created from junk cars and trucks by working with the finest automotive recyclers in the country and making this service available to a wider population. Like Cash for Cars, we know what it’s like to service a broad population, since we transport daily to all types of people throughout the nation, from state to state.

A Green Mentality for Automobile Disposal

The initiators of the Cash for Cars Seattle program intend to offer an effortless green means of automobile disposal that can be obtained through provision of efficient directory service and informative resources. Once a vehicle’s utility has been exhausted, it can be recycled back into supplying usable parts and raw materials.

Mindfulness toward vehicle disposal can help minimize our environmental impact by lessening toxic by-products and facilitating the re-utilization of metals and plastics. These readily available materials can serve as a more feasible and effective source, rather than continuing to cycle through new resources. The Cash for Cars program has been expanding its knowledge in the rechanneling of these materials for a number of years.

Awareness of Disposal Alternatives

In hopes of encouraging vehicle owners to recycle their junk automobiles, as opposed to abandoning them to degrade in the open environment, Cash for Cars Seattle released a promotional video about their efforts with the “recycle, reuse, reduce” movement. In the video they elaborate on the processes and aspects of their work and explain the significant importance of this effort. By getting this information to a more dynamic reach of people, they hope to increase the impact their labor has on decreasing waste, simply due to people being unaware of this viable option.

By providing practical and convenient facilitation to environmentally friendly disposal of junk vehicles and high returns for vehicle owners, the Cash for Cars Seattle program aspires to support the popularization of this environmentally aware practice. The goal is for this concept to catch on with a broader array of the populace and not just as a fad. The shift toward more sustainable practices in the industry is heartening to see.