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Boston Globe
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Cambridge gets ready to celebrate 250 years of revolutionary actions
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up This year's edition marks the third time that Cambridge has partnered with Central Square BID to organize the event, says Matt Nelson, director of administration and operations for the City Manager's office. In addition to Nelson, Monestime, and Jason Weeks – executive director of the Cambridge Arts Council – approximately 200 people pitch in to plan and orchestrate the dance party. Advertisement The summer tradition has expanded significantly since its debut in 1996, although this summer's edition finds the dance party circling back to its roots as an intersection of modern entertainment and historical milestones. The inaugural event in 1996 was developed to help fete Cambridge's 150th anniversary as a city; likewise, Friday's event is part of Massachusetts's (slightly early) 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Through the Advertisement When considering how to incorporate the historic occasion into this year's festivities, Nelson, Weeks, and Monestime landed on an approach that honed in on Cambridge's identity as a place that nourishes revolutionary ideas. The city became the first in the United States to legalize marriages between same-sex couples in 2004, for instance, and remains home to the country's oldest institution of higher education (also known as Harvard University). A sampling of Cambridge's other contributions include the first computer-to-computer email, the invention of Zipcar, and the country's first garden cemetery. 'What we're celebrating in Cambridge is not just the Revolution, but everything we've done since,' said Nelson, reflecting on the 'revolutionary reunion 250' theme. Friday's celebrations of Cambridge are just as varied as the city's major contributions to U.S. history. Boston acts like DJ P.A.C . will help shape the sound of the evening, along with sets from DJs Advertisement Other elements of the event encourage guests of all ages to take part; designated 'play streets' like Temple Street will be more family-friendly spaces for guests with children (including ice cream giveaways), and a 'senior jam' in front of the Cambridge Senior Center – located across from Cambridge City Hall – will invite out older residents. 'We continue to add more and more creative elements, just because it's an opportunity to really lean into the cultural district and that vibe of Central [Square],' Nelson said. GIG GUIDE Two leading experimentalists fill Roadrunner with alternative tunes this weekend: At the Stage at Suffolk Downs on Marlborough band Advertisement Toronto R&B singer Jessie Reyez visits the House of Blues on Saturday and Sunday for her 'Paid in Memories' tour. (Dane Collison) Dane Collison Toronto R&B singer Alt-rock multi-instrumentalist Tracy Bonham (pictured) comes to City Winery with Jeffrey Gaines on Monday. (Shervin Lainez) Shervin Lainez City Winery bursts with this blues this week, with visits from Fans of folk, country, and bluegrass can head to Bellforge Arts Center on Hawaiian artist Maoli braids sun-speckled country and reggae on his new record 'Last Sip of Summer.' (Reggie Villa) Reggie Villa NOW SPINNING Maoli, Advertisement Gelli Haha's debut LP "Switcheroo" is for fans of weird and whimsical pop concoctions. (Sophie Prettyman-Beauchamp) Sophie Prettyman-Beauchamp Gelli Haha, CD Rose, BONUS TRACK Friday will be a night of dueling dance parties – in addition to Cambridge's 'revolutionary' celebration, the annual Victoria Wasylak can be reached at . Follow her on Bluesky @ Advertisement
Associated Press
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Zipcar Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Pop-Up Block Party
BOSTON, MA - June 25, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - Ahead of the official start to summer, Zipcar, the world's leading car-sharing network headquartered in Boston, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a pop-up block party, creating space for people, not cars. Through sharing a Zipcar, up to 13 personally-owned vehicles are eliminated from city streets, reducing congestion, parking competition and carbon emissions helping to create cleaner, greener cities nationwide. As a tribute to its continued innovation and service to communities, the City of Boston declared June 16th 'Zipcar Day,' coinciding with the day Zipcars first rolled into Boston 25 years ago. 'There is no other mobility company in the U.S. that has successfully pioneered and flourished like Zipcar. We are here after 25 years, with more miles to go, because of our strong partnerships with cities, businesses, colleges and university campuses in Boston and in cities nationwide,' said Angelo Adams, President of Zipcar. 'Fewer cars on city streets means less traffic, less parking competition (imagine no Southie parking savers?), and fewer carbon emissions. We estimate that Zipcar keeps about 8,500 cars off the streets of Boston (enough cars to fill the Prudential Parking lot nearly three times).' Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2000 (before smartphones, social media, ride-hailing and electric vehicles), Zipcar pioneered car sharing in the United States and has reinvented how cities move by providing convenient access to a vehicle. Driven by the desire to make access to a Zipcar as easy and as convenient as using your own, Zipcar was one of the first to apply a subscription model to platform technology that provides access instead of ownership. Today, Zipcar provides equitable, sustainable transportation for cities, universities, and businesses nationwide who rely on Zipcar to help reach climate change goals and serve low-income and environmental justice communities. Overheard on the block 'Twenty-five years ago, only 50% of Bostonians had access to the internet, most through their work, and only 25% of adults owned a cell phone. Zipcar was the first example of the Internet of Things,' said Robin Chase, co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar. 'Zipcar has fundamentally transformed the way we move around cities. Zipcar's simple service, renting cars by the hour or the day, changed how we conceive of innovation and transportation. Now, entrepreneurs around the world have built for the multi-modal lifestyle, and it's changed how much parking cities require, how much space we dig up on our roads and on our curbs.' Tiffany Chu, Mayor Wu's Chief of Staff and former Zipcar employee, proclaimed June 16, 2025, 'Zipcar Day' on behalf of Michelle Wu, Mayor of the City of Boston, and remarked, 'You don't see a lot of startups grow past 25 years and become a sustainable business model.' To celebrate and help urbanites access a car, new members can join and book a Zipcar in minutes with a month on Zipcar using 'MONTHOFF.' About Zipcar Zipcar is the world's leading car-sharing network, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living. With its wide variety of self-service vehicles available by the hour, day or week, Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in hundreds of cities, towns, and universities. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc., a provider of mobility solutions. More information is available at Social Links X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn Media Contact Full Name: Ashley Leduc Company Name: Zipcar Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 413-374-8513 Website:
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Zipcar Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Pop-Up Block Party
BOSTON, MA - June 25, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Ahead of the official start to summer, Zipcar, the world's leading car-sharing network headquartered in Boston, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a pop-up block party, creating space for people, not cars. Through sharing a Zipcar, up to 13 personally-owned vehicles are eliminated from city streets, reducing congestion, parking competition and carbon emissions helping to create cleaner, greener cities nationwide. As a tribute to its continued innovation and service to communities, the City of Boston declared June 16th "Zipcar Day," coinciding with the day Zipcars first rolled into Boston 25 years ago. "There is no other mobility company in the U.S. that has successfully pioneered and flourished like Zipcar. We are here after 25 years, with more miles to go, because of our strong partnerships with cities, businesses, colleges and university campuses in Boston and in cities nationwide," said Angelo Adams, President of Zipcar. "Fewer cars on city streets means less traffic, less parking competition (imagine no Southie parking savers?), and fewer carbon emissions. We estimate that Zipcar keeps about 8,500 cars off the streets of Boston (enough cars to fill the Prudential Parking lot nearly three times)." Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2000 (before smartphones, social media, ride-hailing and electric vehicles), Zipcar pioneered car sharing in the United States and has reinvented how cities move by providing convenient access to a vehicle. Driven by the desire to make access to a Zipcar as easy and as convenient as using your own, Zipcar was one of the first to apply a subscription model to platform technology that provides access instead of ownership. Today, Zipcar provides equitable, sustainable transportation for cities, universities, and businesses nationwide who rely on Zipcar to help reach climate change goals and serve low-income and environmental justice communities. Overheard on the block "Twenty-five years ago, only 50% of Bostonians had access to the internet, most through their work, and only 25% of adults owned a cell phone. Zipcar was the first example of the Internet of Things," said Robin Chase, co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar. "Zipcar has fundamentally transformed the way we move around cities. Zipcar's simple service, renting cars by the hour or the day, changed how we conceive of innovation and transportation. Now, entrepreneurs around the world have built for the multi-modal lifestyle, and it's changed how much parking cities require, how much space we dig up on our roads and on our curbs." Tiffany Chu, Mayor Wu's Chief of Staff and former Zipcar employee, proclaimed June 16, 2025, "Zipcar Day" on behalf of Michelle Wu, Mayor of the City of Boston, and remarked, "You don't see a lot of startups grow past 25 years and become a sustainable business model." To celebrate and help urbanites access a car, new members can join and book a Zipcar in minutes with a month on Zipcar using "MONTHOFF." About Zipcar Zipcar is the world's leading car-sharing network, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living. With its wide variety of self-service vehicles available by the hour, day or week, Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in hundreds of cities, towns, and universities. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc., a provider of mobility solutions. More information is available at Social Links X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn Media ContactFull Name: Ashley LeducCompany Name: ZipcarEmail: pr@ Number: 413-374-8513Website: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Auto Blog
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Study Reveals Over Half Of Americans Are Open To A Car Subscription Instead Of Purchasing
It seems the same model used for the iPhone may be attractive to drivers, too. It seems the same model used for the iPhone may be attractive to drivers, too A new study suggests drivers are increasingly open to a subscription model for their next vehicle, which would upend car ownership. Rather than purchasing, financing, or leasing a car, drivers have become curious about the scheme many use to get a new phone every 12 to 24 months. Almost half of the respondents say that if tariffs increase car prices dramatically, they would explore the option diligently. The concept is nothing new; a car subscription model has been floated several times, most often by Silicon Valley startups looking to 'disrupt' car ownership. Other models, like Zipcar, a subsidiary of car rental company Avis, allow drivers to share their vehicles with those who don't own vehicles for a nominal rental fee. 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport — Source: Honda Almost 60 percent of drivers are open to a car subscription service Extreme Terrain notes that 'nearly one in two Americans' are open to a car subscription model instead of buying or leasing their next vehicle. Another ten percent are interested only if insurance and vehicle maintenance are included. Forty-six percent are 'more likely' to explore a car subscription if tariffs cause vehicle prices to spike. Automakers may be to blame for this, too. Twenty-two percent of drivers are fatigued by the ever-expanding required subscriptions for things like navigation, in-car WiFi, and remote start, and feel that a subscription that includes the car is a better choice. Twenty percent say they'd be willing to pay 'over $600 per month' for a subscription, too. Almost 75 percent of respondents say the lack of a long-term financial commitment makes a vehicle subscription attractive, with two-thirds saying they'd want the option to cancel at any time. Over half (58 percent) say the ability to swap vehicles based on need interests them. 2026 Subaru Outback — Source: Subaru Toyota (57 percent) and Honda (50 percent) are the brands most respondents are interested in, with Subaru a distant third (31 percent). BMW, Lexus, Hyundai, Nissan, Audi, Ford, Jeep, Mercedez-Benz, General Motors, Kia, Mazda, and Volkswagen all rank between 20 and 27 percent. Unsurprisingly, the car company most often associated with disruption and technology-over-tradition, Tesla, ranked dead last – but did rank highest amongst Gen Z and Millennial respondents. Thirty-six percent of respondents want an ICE vehicle, while 28 percent would prefer a hybrid. Twenty-two percent had no preference, and only 14 percent said they'd want an electric vehicle via subscription. Gen X was most interested in ICE vehicles (47 percent), while baby boomers (41 percent) and Gen Z (33 percent) were most interested in hybrids. Why a subscription wouldn't work Succinctly, people are viewing the vehicle subscription as a monthly fee to rent a car with more benefits. Though most say they'd pay $600 per month for an all-in subscription, many (20 percent) also say they'd want to switch vehicles every six months. Respondents also noted they wanted to be able to change vehicles at any time based on need. This sounds like a flat fee for long-term rentals with the ability to swap your vehicle out anytime. Three percent would want to swap vehicles monthly, and 36 percent would be happy to subscribe to the same vehicle for a full year. Thirty-one percent say they'd be happy keeping the same car indefinitely via a subscription. Only 26 percent of respondents said they would want access to luxury vehicles, suggesting they want a daily driver that costs about the same as a leased or financed vehicle without the responsibility. BMW M235i xDrive — Source: BMW Final thoughts A car subscription is a novel concept, but it is untenable for whatever company owns the cars. Six hundred dollars per month is $20 per day, and for a 'daily driver' vehicle like a RAV4, which currently rents for double that amount via Avis for a 30-day rental period, that cost doesn't make much sense. A subscription model might work for entry-level vehicles, but it's hard to see how it would actually work for most drivers or the company that owns the vehicles.
Miami Herald
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Study Reveals Over Half Of Americans Are Open To A Car Subscription Instead Of Purchasing
A new study suggests drivers are increasingly open to a subscription model for their next vehicle, which would upend car ownership. Rather than purchasing, financing, or leasing a car, drivers have become curious about the scheme many use to get a new phone every 12 to 24 months. Almost half of the respondents say that if tariffs increase car prices dramatically, they would explore the option diligently. The concept is nothing new; a car subscription model has been floated several times, most often by Silicon Valley startups looking to "disrupt" car ownership. Other models, like Zipcar, a subsidiary of car rental company Avis, allow drivers to share their vehicles with those who don't own vehicles for a nominal rental fee. Extreme Terrain notes that "nearly one in two Americans" are open to a car subscription model instead of buying or leasing their next vehicle. Another ten percent are interested only if insurance and vehicle maintenance are included. Forty-six percent are "more likely" to explore a car subscription if tariffs cause vehicle prices to spike. Automakers may be to blame for this, too. Twenty-two percent of drivers are fatigued by the ever-expanding required subscriptions for things like navigation, in-car WiFi, and remote start, and feel that a subscription that includes the car is a better choice. Twenty percent say they'd be willing to pay "over $600 per month" for a subscription, too. Almost 75 percent of respondents say the lack of a long-term financial commitment makes a vehicle subscription attractive, with two-thirds saying they'd want the option to cancel at any time. Over half (58 percent) say the ability to swap vehicles based on need interests them. Toyota (57 percent) and Honda (50 percent) are the brands most respondents are interested in, with Subaru a distant third (31 percent). BMW, Lexus, Hyundai, Nissan, Audi, Ford, Jeep, Mercedez-Benz, General Motors, Kia, Mazda, and Volkswagen all rank between 20 and 27 percent. Unsurprisingly, the car company most often associated with disruption and technology-over-tradition, Tesla, ranked dead last - but did rank highest amongst Gen Z and Millennial respondents. Thirty-six percent of respondents want an ICE vehicle, while 28 percent would prefer a hybrid. Twenty-two percent had no preference, and only 14 percent said they'd want an electric vehicle via subscription. Gen X was most interested in ICE vehicles (47 percent), while baby boomers (41 percent) and Gen Z (33 percent) were most interested in hybrids. Succinctly, people are viewing the vehicle subscription as a monthly fee to rent a car with more benefits. Though most say they'd pay $600 per month for an all-in subscription, many (20 percent) also say they'd want to switch vehicles every six months. Respondents also noted they wanted to be able to change vehicles at any time based on need. This sounds like a flat fee for long-term rentals with the ability to swap your vehicle out anytime. Three percent would want to swap vehicles monthly, and 36 percent would be happy to subscribe to the same vehicle for a full year. Thirty-one percent say they'd be happy keeping the same car indefinitely via a subscription. Only 26 percent of respondents said they would want access to luxury vehicles, suggesting they want a daily driver that costs about the same as a leased or financed vehicle without the responsibility. A car subscription is a novel concept, but it is untenable for whatever company owns the cars. Six hundred dollars per month is $20 per day, and for a "daily driver" vehicle like a RAV4, which currently rents for double that amount via Avis for a 30-day rental period, that cost doesn't make much sense. A subscription model might work for entry-level vehicles, but it's hard to see how it would actually work for most drivers or the company that owns the vehicles. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
