Ever Tried Oculus Rift VR? Here’s a Virtual Tour of Chrysler’s Factory
In addition to all the new cars at the New York Auto Show, something we loved checking out was the all new Chrysler 200 factory. You got it – a factory within the auto show floor. How did they make it happen? Using Google Maps’ business view, alongside Oculus Rift’s virtual reality. Once known for […]
Why Leasing a Car May Be a Better Choice
Ten years ago, about 16% of new cars became lease vehicles. Today, nearly one in three vehicles on the road is leased. Why lease a car? It depends on your goals. If you’re looking to justify a lease, here’s why it might make more sense, along with some items you should try to negotiate before […]
Why We Now Want Our Cars to Break – OpenbayConnect
By now, you’ve surely seen the news about OpenbayConnect, where Openbay leverages connected-car technology to diagnose your vehicle and tell you which nearby mechanics can fix it at what price. What? You missed it? Here are some highlights: Wall Street Journal Yahoo! Autos Car and Driver OpenbayConnect Today is a big day. We’ve just […]
Why Vehicle Tax Deductions are Important?
It’s the eleventh hour, and you’re racking your brain looking for deductions on last year’s taxes – don’t overlook a thing.Your vehicle just might have some deductions in store. Let’s take a look at vehicle-related tax deductions to see if you might have any items that apply. If you’ve used your own vehicle for business, […]
La Dolce Vita – Italians Cars at the NY Auto Show
The New York Auto Show is a huge hit every year. It’s a great excuse for us to head down from Openbay’s HQ in Cambridge, MA and enjoy a couple of days in Manhattan. Prior to the show’s press days, we had some huge news, as you’ve surely seen, and it got a great response […]
Bentley’s New Car: Look and Listen
By now, you’ve probably heard a thing or two from Bentley about its new EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept, the high performance, two-seater. We took a closer look at its design, and have never seen anything like it. Bentley’s head of design, Luc Donckerwolke, challenged his team to use every material in a way it […]
"This is the Future” — Press Reaction to OpenbayConnect
Last week at the NY Auto Show, Openbay announced OpenbayConnect, which will remotely determine cause, cost and availability to perform the repair by local mechanics, answering virtually every driver’s need for efficient, affordable auto repair service. This is huge news. But don’t take our word for it. See below for links to a selection articles about […]
Openbay Announces First-of-Its-Kind Connected-Car Repair Service
OpenbayConnect Remotely Determines Cause and Cost to Perform Auto Repairs NEW YORK, NY, – March 31, 2015 – Today at the New York International Auto Show in New York City, Openbay, the online marketplace for auto repair, launched OpenbayConnect, a first-of-its-kind platform that leverages connected-car technology to remotely diagnose automotive vehicle problems and deliver competitive repair […]
11 Crazy Car Facts
11 Did-You-Know Car Facts about the US: There are about 250 million cars on the road Of those cars, 80% are out of warranty The average age of a car on the road is 11.4-years old 62% of millennials don’t have sufficient savings to cover an unexpected $500 car repair The average cost of a […]
How to Get the Best Trade-In Value for Your Car
So you’ve got your heart set on a new car, and you’re ready to get rid of your current wheels. If you head to the dealership, they’ll take care of every detail – from a thorough cleaning to repairs – and its sale, but you’ll also get less money working through a dealer than if you were to […]
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