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New York City Parking Rules: Alternate Side Parking
The Alternate Side Parking/Street Cleaning Regulations are temporarily suspended on 34 legal and religious holidays, for both traffic flow and street cleaning purposes. On these holidays, stopping, standing and parking are permitted except in areas where stopping, standing and parking rules are in effect daily--for example, "No Parking Anytime." Parking meters will not be in effect on these holidays.
The 2012 Suspension Calendar:
5 Drivable Places for Mother's Day 2012 in NYC
Mother's Day is this weekend, and it is a day for not just kids but Dads to show Moms their love. In New York City, there are always tons of choices for every holiday and occasion. However, if you want to impress your mom/wife and make her feel adored, you don't want to take her to the subway, spend hours on transit and wait in the long line for her favorite brunch place. To make it a perfect day for your mum, we have found 7 places that are drivable and parkable.
Brunch Cruises
Take Mom aboard and get the day started with a spectacular brunch cruise around the island of Manhattan. Companies such as Bateaux New York, Skyline Princess Cruises and Class Harbor Line provide Mother's Day brunch cruises that feature high-quality food and beautiful Manhattan skyline.
You can drive directly to Chelsea piers on the west side of Manhattan, no need to circle around streets and avenues in Manhattan.
Parking lots are available on 11th Avenue, 10th Avenue and W 21st Street.
Have a Family Day at Staten Island Zoo
A two-for-one admission special is available on Mother's Day. Families can get away from the busy city life and spend a leisure day at the zoo.
Directions: You can get to the park from Brooklyn via the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, from Jersey City via the Bayonne Bridge or from Elizabeth via the Goethals Bridge.
There is free parking for visitors to the zoo.
Join the Green Weekend Party at The New York Botanic Garden
The New York Botanic Garden is arranging various activities for families who come for a green retreat on Mother's Day: Badminton games, croquet games, kite flying, ragtime music, food trucks, professional photographer's booth, watercolor painting, card making, etc. You can also read classic poetries with famous poets Erika Meitner, Benjamin Paloff and Thomas Sleigh on Saturday afternoon and watch Beauty and the Beast on Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Driving Directions
Convenient parking is available for $12 per vehicle on the Garden grounds. Parking facilities are also available on:
2768 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY;
2846 Webster Avenue, Bronx and
1 Fordham Plz, Bronx.
Enjoy Cajun&Zydeco Music at the 2nd Annual Bayou n'Brooklyn Music Festival
If you are looking for something different for a music lover, check out Jalopy Theatre near the entrance of Brooklyn Battery Tunnel in Brooklyn. Jalopy Theatre is holding the 2nd Annual Bayou n'Brooklyn Music Festival of Cajun & Zydeco Music this weekend, which features a host of Louisiana-based musicians, fiddle workshops, jam sessions and concerts.
Driving Directions
Free on-street parking is available after 10:30 a.m. on Woodhull Street and Columbia Street.
Buy Moms a Drink at The Manhattan Cocktail Classic Festival
Being a mother means devoting all her spare time to kids and the family. But we know ladies all like to stay young and pretty. A great way to show your thanks is to have mothers dressed up, bring them to a nice party and buy them a drink. Check out the events here and pick a nice fun place for her! Parking and traffic are not a big deal if they have a great night.
Happy Mother's Day!
The Pain of a Parking Ticket
Got a parking ticket? Ouch. There are things that we can do without. Yet we, at Parkit Labs, don't know a single driver in the city that hasn't gotten hit with at least one of these screaming letters.
We feel you and have been there. We know that that cities are tough places find parking. New York City, in particular, is the toughest place to park in the U.S. and the price of a parking ticket is in the stratosphere. Ouch.
The truth is that there are different prices when it comes to parking tickets, ranging from $65 to $115. Geography is a factor. When you are in Manhattan on 96th Street and below, your ticket will be relatively more expensive versus other parts of New York City.
For all full list of Parking violations and prices: check out this.
If you do get served a parking ticket, unfortunate as it is, you can and should deal with it online here. There is a $2 service charge to pay online, but, trust us, it is worth it.
Dispute a parking ticket: Click here.
Pay a parking ticket: Click here.
To avoid a parking ticket, when you see signs like these, it is pretty serious. So please don't chance it. If you need to check for parking signs and regulations, don't forget that you can do that inside our amazing app. Good luck and happy parking!
Parking Tips for Murray Hill and Financial District in New York City
Being located in New York City, we, at Parkit Labs, understand how tough it is to find on-street parking spaces in this city. Drivers need to keep an eye on all curbside spots, be aware of the traffic, read three to four parking signs at a glance and quickly slide into tight parking spaces. We have met some of our users on NY Tech Day two weeks ago and found that parking in some districts is even tougher for residents and visitors. As it is the reality of cities nationwide, we have scheduled a weekly blog post about city parking, hoping to help drivers plan ahead and park easily.
Following the kick-off post about San Diego parking tips last week, we will talk about two busy neighborhoods in New York City this week - Murray Hill and Financial District. Parking in Murray Hill and Financial District is hard because of different reasons: Murray Hill/Gramercy is known for massive housing and hospital complexes and the wide selection of restaurants, which have kept this area busy and hard to park during the entire day; The Financial District, which is busy in the daytime and quiet at night because of its historical landmarks and sky scraping business buildings, makes it a challenge to find on-street parking spots for weekday daytime.
Parking in the Murray Hill Area
You will find no parking signs on most of the on-street spots, which prohibits parking from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during weekdays.
There are several metered parking spots on 1st Avenue between 36th to 40th street, available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m during weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 7p.m. on Saturdays.
For free daytime parking, try your luck on East Tudor City Pl (closed to 1st Ave.) between 41street to 43rd street or N 36th street between Tunnel Entrance St. and FDR Dr.
Parking Garages:
Champion Parking: 655 3rd Ave # 1400, New York, NY 10017
Quick Parking: 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178
Gemini Parking Co: 222 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016
Noble Parking Corporation: 300 East 40th Street, New York, NY 10016
Allian Parking Services: 222 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016
Icon Parking Systems: 205 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016; 9 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Corinthian Garage Corporation: 345 East 37th Street, New York, NY 10016
Garment Garage Corporation: 155 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
Parking in the Financial District
There are free parking spots available near Hudson River between Albany Street and Battery Pl. Just remember the street cleaning time is 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Free on-street parking can also be found on Water Street and Front Street between Dove Street and Fulton Street. The street cleaning time is this area is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Limited time metered parking spots are available in the daytime on the north side of Gold Street, Pearl Street and Water Street.
Off-street Parking in the Financial District
Rapid Parking Industries: 25-27 Beekman Street, New York, NY 10038
Imperial Parking Systems: 2 Gold Street, New York, NY 10038
Icon Parking: 308 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007; 26 South William Street, New York, NY 10004
Quik Park: 70 West St., New York, NY 10006; 1 New York Plaza, New York, NY 10004
Ggmc Parking: 90 Washington St # 2, New York, NY 10006
John Street Parking Corporation: 63 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
Impark: 55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041
AAA: Driving Costs Get Slight Increase in the U.S.
Driven by sharp increases in gas and tires costs, the annual costs to own and operate a sedan in the USA rose 1.9% according to the 2012 "Your Driving Cost" study released by Auto club AAA. AAA has studied driving costs--including costs of fuel, maintenance, tires, insurance, depreciations, license, registration, taxes and loan--in different vehicle categories. The result showed that the average cost for Sedan owners was $8,946 per year and 59,6 cents per mile. The cost of parking wasn't included in this report.
Source: USA Today
According to AAA, the cost of owning and operating a vehicle breaks down is like this:
Depreciation: 39.6%;
Gasoline: 23.7%;
Insurance: 11.2%;
Finance charges:9.5%;
Maintenance: 7.5%;
Tax, License, Registration: 6.7%; and
Tires: 1.7%.
Fuel Costs Up 14.8 Percent
The cost of fuel rose 14.8 percent to 14.2 cents per mile on average for sedan owners and became the largest percentage increase from 2011 to 2012. According to AAA, several vehicles in the study had increased in fuel economy, leading to a slightly less rise in the overall average fuel cost, but they didn't indicate the brands. You can figure your own fuel cost using three metrics: the number of gallons, how much you pay and the odometer reading. Here is an example provided by AAA:
The Costs of Depreciation, Tires, Insurance and Maintenance
The depreciation costs dropped 4.9 percent as a result of reduced new car sales over the past few years and the shortage of good used cars. The cost of tires increased by 4.2 percent to 1 cent per mile on average for sedan owners, ranking second highest among all factors that rose from 2011 to 2012. Average insurance costs for sedans--based on a low-risk drivers with a clean driving record--rose 34% to $1,001 yearly while maintenance costs increased 0.7%.
Parking costs was excluded in the study probably as a result of the variation of parking rates in different cities. We, at Parkit Labs, are concerned about city parking issues and understand that parking costs can take up a big portion of the overall costs for city drivers. Our parking app is trying to help you find parking, save money and have fun with friends.
To figure your total cost to drive:
Parking Tips for 3 Popular Destinations in San Diego
We have talked about the high occupancy rates of some neighborhoods in San Diego. The Parkit Labs team has summed up the following off-street parking tips for three popular destinations in San Diego downtown: the Columbia neighborhood, the Marina neighborhood and the Horton Plaza neighborhood.
1. The Columbia Neighborhood
Source: Wilson & Co., Wilbur Smith Associates, 2008
As the data shown above, drivers who are looking for parking in weekday daytime and in weekend evenings may want to plan ahead with Parkit App and show up earlier.
Places: San Diego City Hall, San Diego Santa Fe Depot (Amtrak Station), Advanced Equities Plaza
Off-street Parking in the Columbia Area:
Five Star Parking-Allegro Towers, 1445 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Ace Parking, 110 W a St, San Diego, CA 92101
Airport Parking Connection System, 1355 North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
Five Star Parking #45-Cruise Ship, 900 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
One America Plaza, 600 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
2. The Marina Neighborhood
Source: Wilson & Co., Wilbur Smith Associates, 2008
As the data shown above, people who are visiting the Marina neighborhood during weekends may have difficulty in finding on-street parking. We encourage drivers to plan ahead and to share their spots as crowds will keep arriving during both the daytime and the evening.
Places: USS Midway Museum (parking lot available), Seaport Village Shopping Center, Embarcadero Marina Park
Off-street parking in the Marina area:
Grand Parking LLC, 1 Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101
Sunset Parking Service, 849 W Harbor Dr. # D, San Diego, CA 92101
Ace Parking, 111 West Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
Ampco System Parking, 751 Union St., San Diego, CA 92101
Ace Parking, 225 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
3. The Horton Plaza Neighborhood
Source: Wilson & Co., Wilbur Smith Associates, 2008
As the data shown above, it may take some time to find a parking in the Horton Plaza neighborhood during the whole week. Sharing your spot on the Parkit App platform 15 minutes before you leave will be super helpful to other drivers. You can also exchange it for a cup of jo and pass good karma!
Places: Westfield Horton Plaza
Off-street parking in the Horton Plaza area:
Ace Parking, 225 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Parking Company of America, 625 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Central Parking System, 625 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Ace Parking, 614 Market St., San Diego, CA 92101
Ampco System Parking, 751 Union St., San Diego, CA 92101
Five Star Parking, 402 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
Aloha Valet Services, 724 Ostend Ct, San Diego, CA 92101
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Solutions to Parking Issues in San Diego
At Parkit Labs, we are always focused on tailoring our App for parking and traffic issues in different cities. Our mission this time is to help the city of San Diego to enhance services and quality of life for San Diegans.
With the data released from a California API by the AT&T San Diego Apps Challenge, the Parkit App is able to show users realtime highway incidents when they are searching for parking spots or planning driving routes. The new feature will be helpful to California commuters as we know how much driving has taken up their daily life.
The Parkit App also helps drivers find parking spots and share the spots when they are able to leave. We have heard about complaints about the shortage of parking resources in San Diego.
A study published by the government shows that in 2008, among 9108 downtown on-street parking spaces-which included 35 percent metered spaces and 38 percent unmetered spaces-the average weekday occupancy was 67 percent for daytime (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) and 64 percent for evening (6 p.m. - 10 p.m.). The average weekend occupancy was 53 percent for daytime and 48 percent for evening. Given that some areas such as the Columbia neighborhood might have a higher occupancy rate, there were still plenty of parking spaces available in most areas.
One major reason for the difficulty in finding parking spots is that drivers are used to circling around randomly instead of using a reliable source for directions. By connecting drivers in the same areas, the Parkit Labs App serves as a platform for drivers to share spots and help each other. San Diegans and travelers can now enjoy a less hectic parking process in the city.
Please vote for Parkit Labs in the San Diego Apps Challenge. We need your support.
How do I report a broken traffic signal?
Watch more Inform NYC videos with answers to the most frequently asked 311 questions on the NYCGOV Facebook Page.
Found it annoying when you are rushing to work/home/a party and the traffic signal is broken? Now you can report it to the government of New York City and have it fixed soon. Check out the video and share it with your friends. It will be much easier if we all work together.
Parkit Labs was one of the handful startups sponsored to be at NYTechDay! We made amazing progress and enjoyed meeting our fellow entrepreneurs, users, friends and supporters. To keep up with the happening during the day, please visit our community facebook page for some amazing photos.
Hello NY Tech Day!
This Thursday, April 19, Parkit Labs will be attending NY Tech Day and showing you how we make parking more fun (right, make it fun, not make fun of it) in the New York City. Parkit, our app, helps you discover and get the parking sweet spot ahead or on the go. It translates parking regulations clearly so that you can avoid tickets and save time. This is just the beginning. With our ever-improving designs, you can mark the parking spot using your own car or dream car as your avatar, you can offer your spot and pass good karma to your neighbors and you can make new friends in your parking community--the beauty who works in the same building or your new boss who you never talk to. Getting excited? Stay tuned and tell us what you think! We will try to make it happen.
In case you haven't heard about NY Tech Day, it is a "science fair" for tech startups like us to hang out with each other and showcase our companies. We are very excited to meet the press and over 175 peer companies. We also have prepared some cute sweet surprises for you. To give you a sneak peek, here is a clue of one of the cool things we will do on Thursday. Feel free make a guess and tweet us. Be bold.
Top 10 City Cars from New York International Auto Show
We, at Parkit Labs, know our cars and our roads. When it comes to purchasing a new car, terrain is one of the most valuable factor to consider because, guess what, you want to get the best fuel economy for the type of terrain you are driving on. You want to park your car easily in the city. You want a greener city life without increasing carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles. Hence we’ve put together a list of Top 10 City Cars from last week's New York Auto Show. We talked to the automakers and made sure that these are the best cars. Pros and cons are included as well. Here are you, consider this on your next auto purchase:
1. 2012 Ford Fiesta
Engine: 1.6 L 4-cylinder Engine
EPA Mileage Estimates (city/hwy): 29/40
Horsepower: 120
Comments: Though it is not as fresh as other models at the 2012 New York Auto Show, the Fiesta is still considered as the perfect combination of smooth power, nimble handling and great fuel economy for a city car. The standard model is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission. You can also opt for a six-speed dual-clutch automated manual, which is operated just like an automatic one.
2. 2012 Hyundai Elantra
Engine: 1.8 L, 4-cylinder Engine
EPA Mileage Estimates (city/hwy): 29/40
Horsepower: 148
Comments: The Elantra offers high fuel economy performance and desirable horsepower for city and highway driving. The cabin is comfortable and owns a 14.8 cubic feet cargo space, which is as big as a midsize sedan's. It also features numbers of in-car technology such as Bluetooth and easy-to-use navigation system.
3. 2012 Kia Rio
Engine: 1.6 L, 4-cylinder Engine
EPA Mileage Estimates (city/hwy): 30/40
Horsepower: 138
Comments: The Rio also has high fuel economy rating as a small city car. The cabin features comfortable seats and a good amount of interior tech such as steering wheel-mounted audio controls and USB and auxiliary jacks for smartphones.
4. 2012 Fiat 500c
Engine: 1.4 L, 6V Multiair Engine
EPA Mileage Estimates (city/hwy): 30/38 (5-speed manual)
Horsepower: 101
Comments: The 2012 Fiat 500c definitely looks stylish with its retro interior design and the white paint and soft red roof. The manual transmission has improved its fuel economy performance. However, 101 horsepower is still a small number and it results in a longer acceleration time. Also, the top-down visibility is disappointing for this convertible mini car.
5. 2012 Toyota Prius c
Engine: 1.4 L, 4-cylinder Hybrid
EPA Mileage Estimates (city/hwy): 53/46
Horsepower: 99
Comments: The Prius c has very impressive EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings, which are the highest among small city hybrids. Its combined horsepower may be relatively low compared with gas-only cars, but for a hybrid, 99 horsepower is average. The back row is a bit cramped for three adults, but the front seats are spacious enough to seat two adults comfortably.
6. 2012 VW Beetle
Engine: 2.5 L, 5-cylinder Engine (2.0 L TSI Engine available)
EPA Mileage Estimates (city/hwy): 22/29
Horsepower: 170
Comments: The VW Beetle is always an adorable vehicle for city commuting. With 3.3 inches wider in width and 6 inches longer in length, the new Beetle comes with a more spacious cabin but still provides nimble responses in the city. The Volkswagen website says that its DSG transmission is able to use as much as 20% less fuel than conventional automatics.
7. 2013 Chevrolet Spark
Engine: 1.2 L, 5-speed manual transmission
EPA Mileage Estimates (city/hwy): 30/40
Horsepower: 85
Comments: As a mini car, the Spark can easily slide into any tight parking spot in this pushy city. Meanwhile, this five-door Spark provides more physical volume than its peer. Drivers can also add some personality to their Sparks as there is the wide range of colors --jalapeño, techno pink, lemonade, silver ice, denim, summit white, black granite--to choose from.
8. 2013 Dodge Dart
Engine: 1.4 L MultiAir Turbo
EPA Mileage Estimates (city/hwy): 26/34
Horsepower: 160
Comments: This new sport compact comes with three all-new engines--a 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo, a 2.0-liter Tigershark four-cylinder and a 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir four-cylinder--which all provide impressive city and highway performances. The available tech features are also impressive--you can opt for a 8.4 inches touchscreen that features AM/FM/CD/MP3 and download the smartphone app that allows you to unlock doors, remote start the car and find the car in a parking lot.
9. 2012 Scion iQ
Engine: 1.3 L
EPA Mileage Estimates (city/hwy): 36/37
Horsepower: 94
Comments: The iQ is a bit larger than the Smart Fortwo and also performs better in nearly every aspect according to most reviewers. It is very easy to slip into tight parking spaces and the power is adequate for cruising city streets. Considering its tight rear seats and poor performance on the highway, you might prefer other models if you still want to travel outside of the city from time to time.
10. 2012 Smart Fortwo
Engine: 1.0L
EPA Mileage Estimates (city/hwy): 34/38
Horsepower: 70
Comments: Smart prides itself for improving city traffic problems by removing the backseat entirely. Its "uncar" concept comes from the fact that there are about 288,675,000 empty seats commuting to and from work daily in the U.S. Its engine power seems enough for urban runabout, but the low cargo space and the poor highway performance may be two major reasons why it is still not that popular in the U.S. market.
Is your dream city car mentioned? Please let us know whether you agree or disagree with us. Tweets and comments are always welcome!
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Tax Day Tip - Manhattan Resident Parking Tax Exemption
Almost tax day, Manhattan drivers! Do you know about your parking tax exemption? Yes, that's right, there is the Manhattan Resident Parking Tax Exemption, that you can and should claim.
How does it work? The tax exception reduces the tax on rented parking spaces by 8%, from 18.375% to 10.375%. Since parking spaces are in the $500+ range per month, this will save you a pretty penny.
First check you eligibility:
Is your vehicle:
Individually owned?
Registered to your primary residence in Manhattan?
Parked in a long term rented space for at least a month
Driven for personal use?
If you answered a resounding yes to all these, you are in luck. Send in your application now, which takes about 15 seconds and you are done.
You will receive a renewal notice in every other June. Please submit your renewal by August 31st every 2-year period beginning September 1st to avoid interruption to this benefit.
Well cheers to that! Hope this makes your tax day slightly less hectic. We are the parking gurus. Tweet us when you have questions. Let's make parking better!
2012 New York International Auto Show - Video Infographics
One of the oldest and most prestigious auto shows in North America - for serious car folks. With over 1 million visitors per year, you are not going to want to miss it. Neither are we. Find us and get one step closer to the parking sweet spot!
[Infographics] New York International Auto Show - By the numbers
Big Day: We have been crunching and rolled out new features today for the Parkit Labs App! Upgrade your app and check out our latest demo video. Enjoy!
2012 New York Auto Show Part 2
We have previewed some of the exciting and affordable models such Chevrolet Impala and Nissan Altima at this year's New York Auto Show. It’s time to get away from reality and linger around where most of our dream cars are parked.
Sports Cars
Discussions over the 2013 Dodge Viper continue to heat up though Chrysler has been stingy with details and teaser photo of the car. As the flagship model for the new SRT--Street and Racing Technology--brand, the 2013 Viper will use traction control for the first time in the model’s history. There are rumors that this long-awaited model will feature an 8.7 liter V10, which is the largest engine ever used by the company. But details won’t be disclosed until its grand premiere on April 4th. Luckily, the wait will end within this week.
Booth Location: Level 3
The all-new BMW M6 convertible will also make its first U.S. physical appearance in the Big Apple. Powered by a turbocharged 4.4 liter V8, the M6 model, with a 155 mph top speed, is capable of going from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 second. Distinguished by its sportier appearance, M6 has increased by 1.2 inches in track width and received a powerfully taut surface. Considering its popularity at Geneva Motor Show, we can imagine how much spotlight it will earn at the Javits Center this weekend.
Booth Location: 1526 Level 1, 600 Level 3
Another main attraction for sports cars would be the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG. Its debut at this year's show will mark the return of this range-topping model. With a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 engine, the redesigned SL65 AMG will be able to rocket from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 186 mph. We also look forward to seeing its luxury cockpit, which is said to feature monochromatic or two-tone leather with specific diamond stitching on the seats and carbon-fiber and wood trim throughout the cabin.
Booth Location: 1515 Level 1, 700 Level 3
Concept Cars
Infiniti is bringing its unnamed “Zero-Emission Luxury Concept” to the 2012 New York Auto Show. Set to debut at the show this week, the electric-only vehicle will be “100 percent electric, 100 percent luxury, 100 percent performance,” commented Infiniti marketing boss Keith St. Clair. The car will feature an enhanced electric cabin heater, which will improve range and cold weather driving while being less taxing on the car’s battery. Although there is a long way to go before battery-electric vehicles dominate the market, as we mentioned earlier, recharging and other services for electric-only cars will not be a concern as future parking develops accordingly in the future.
Booth Location: 606 Level 3
The BMW i8 Concept Spyder has wowed its fans with the sexy design though only photos are accessible before the New York Auto Show. The i8 Spyder is a two-place convertible, featuring a 96kW electric motor on the front axle and a 220-horsepower turbocharged three-cylinder gas engine at the rear--which have enabled 0 to 60 mph acceleration in less than 5 seconds. The cockpit design is even fancier with fine leather and advanced electronics including 3D digital displays, smartphone synchronization, Internet connectivity, intelligent navigation and camera-based systems such as parking assistant and traffic jam assistant.
Booth Location: 1526 Level 1, 600 Level 3
Flying Car
Yes, it is a flying car that we are talking about. Terrafugia Transition is showing the first practical street-legal airplane to the world. The flying car has been cleared for road use and become the first combined flying-driving vehicle to be granted exemptions by NHTSA. Although it is required to take off and land at an airport, we believe that it is just the beginning of our flying dream as Terrafugia said it will discuss its future plans at the show.
Booth Location: CP18 Crystal Palace
With all the exciting future car technology, we, at Parkit Labs, know what we can expect for the future parking lots--a place where your vehicle can park, recharge, land and take off.
2012 New York Auto Show Preview Part 1
It is just one more week until the 2012 New York International Auto Show kicks off. How exciting! The show will be open to the public from Friday April 6 to Sunday April 15 at the Javits Center. We, at Parkit Labs, have set our schedule in February and been doing our homework by following all the automakers and media. While predictions and teaser images are all over the Internet, here are some of the attractions that we put down on our “You don’t want to miss” list.
Two Milestones
Land Rover is celebrating its U.S. 25th Anniversary at the show. The British company plans to make it special by creating an off-road course on spot and displaying some of their historical models. The 2012 models will not just be parked under the spotlight: Visitors will get the chance to experience the vehicle on a custom track. The display models will include the 1987 Range Rover, 1993 Land Rover 110, 1995 Range Rover Classic, 1995 Camel Trophy Discovery and more. As off-road test will probably attract a big crowd at the booth, you may want to first visit them on the 3rd floor.
Booth Location: 603 3rd Floor
Chevrolet will launch its 10th generation Impala at the show. The 2014 Impala will mark a new milestone for the brand’s longterm best-selling model in the U.S. Although no celebration activity is announced to happen, we are sure that, since few information is disclosed, you expect the mysterious full-size sedan as much as we do.
Booth Location: 1305 1st Floor, North Hall 2nd Floor
Three Sedans
The 2013 Lexus ES will make its debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show on April 4th. From its teaser photos, it is not difficult to find the new ES design an incorporation of elements on the recent revised GS and RX--spindle grilles, pulled back headlights and daytime running lights. The luxury mid-size sedan will also feature a 3.5-liter V6, a panoramic moonroof and a upsized infotainment display screen with a mouse-like controller. Lexus stated that it would be “a new dynamic driving experience.”
Booth Direction: 1607 1st Floor, 706 3rd Floor
Toyota will unveil its new sedan on April 5, in conjunction with the New York Auto Show. With a teaser image of the car’s rear end and no additional information, Toyota has whetted people’s appetite for what it calls the “stunning U.S. design sedan.” Whether you are coming to the show or not, Toyota plans to engage everyone at the global premiere. The company will hold a live-streaming video chat for the public to meet the designers online and ask questions via Twitter and Facebook. The video chat will take place at 2 p.m. EST on April 5 with the #ToyatoDesign hashtag.
Booth Location: 502 3rd Floor
Nissan has provided a 180-degree view of its redesigned Altima one week ahead its New York Auto Show debut. The 2013 Altima is claimed to feature a new Advanced Drive-Assist Display, which is designed to keep the driver focused on the road. New features such as lane departure warning, rear moving object detection and blind spot warning are all operated through a single rear camera.
Booth Location: 1617 1st Floor, 306 3rd Floor, CP11 Crystal Palace
Stay tuned. We will keep you posted on all the buzz and live news at show. If you see our Parkit balloons or T-shirts at the show, do come up and say hi.
