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Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Vonlane to Offer New Daily Non-Stop Service Between The Woodlands and Dallas, Beginning June 13th with 38 Weekly Departures
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vonlane, the Texas-based premium regional transportation company, will begin offering daily luxury motor coach service between The Woodlands and Dallas on June 13. 'The Woodlands area has been our most requested geographic addition for several years, so we're thrilled to announce this expansion, our 10th destination on our 11th anniversary," says Alex Danza, founder & CEO of Vonlane. 'The Woodlands area has been our most requested geographic addition for several years, so we're thrilled to announce this expansion, our 10th destination on our 11th anniversary,' says Alex Danza, founder & CEO of Vonlane. 'Bringing our elevated bus service to suburban areas is a strategic priority as we seek to relieve the hassles of driving and air travel for our passengers and better meet them where they live, work, and play.' For the first time, travelers in The Woodlands, Spring, Cypress, Conroe, Montgomery County, and northern Harris County will have access to a non-stop transportation choice in Vonlane—complete with Vonlane's signature experience of 22 first-class leather seats, ample workspace, complimentary Wi-Fi, and an onboard attendant offering premium cabin service with snacks, meals, and beverages included. Departures Details Beginning June 13, The Woodlands-Dallas route will offer the following departures: Monday, Thursday, and Friday Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday: 10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. – departing both The Woodlands and Dallas Saturday: 9 a.m. - departing The Woodlands, and 1 p.m. - departing Dallas Terminal Locations & Hotel Partners The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 Doubletree Love Field, 3300 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas 75235 Danza adds, 'Our hotel partner, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, offers easy access to I-45, ample parking, and high-quality accommodations for our passengers.' The new route offers close proximity to major employers in the area, such as Alight Solutions, Baker Hughes, Chevron Phillips, Entergy, ExxonMobil, Hewlett-Packard, Houston Methodist, Huntsman Corporation, Lone Star College, McKesson, Memorial Hermann, Occidental Petroleum, St. Luke's Health, and Texas Children's. 'Visit The Woodlands is excited to welcome Vonlane to The Woodlands Waterway Marriott and Conference Center. This first-class amenity is a fantastic addition to our vibrant community, perfectly designed to elevate the travel experience,' notes Nick Wolda, President, Visit The Woodlands. 'The Woodlands is the go-to destination for trips from the DFW area—whether you're a corporate conventioneer, a Pavilion concertgoer, a college student coming home, or a weekend shopping trip with friends. With this new service, getting to and from The Woodlands has never been easier or more enjoyable!" Fares are a flat rate of $125 for one-way trips with advance purchase. No taxes, baggage fees, or change fees apply. Rates increase with less than seven days' notice and within 24 hours before departure. Fares include complimentary Wi-Fi, snacks, meals (on select routes), and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is available for purchase. Tickets can be booked at About Vonlane Founded in 2014 and with over 30 million miles driven, Vonlane is a luxury motor coach service for business and leisure travelers, offering over 475 weekly departures across 10 destinations. Routes operate in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Plano, San Antonio, and The Woodlands, Texas; between Atlanta, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee; and between Nashville and Memphis. Through its Passenger-First travel strategies, Vonlane strives to offer travelers an alternative means of transport that eliminates stress and provides a first-class experience, all at a reasonable cost. The Vonlane fleet offers travelers spacious, peaceful, and productive environments to maximize billable productive time or relaxation, with hassle-free departure and arrival experiences. Learn more at
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Insteroid Is Just a Concept, But Hyundai Is Hinting at an Affordable EV Hot Hatch
Remember the shadowy pictures of a car called the Hyundai Insteroid that the Korean carmaker teased last week? Well, it's finally been revealed in all its over-the-top glory – and it's a small, electric performance concept that imagines a more affordable hot hatch than the award-winning Ioniq 5 N. Unveiled in South Korea on Tuesday, the Insteroid's goal is 'to challenge conventions, create emotions and redefine what a sporty EV can be,' according to Hyundai. There are no specs to speak of, but the design lets the world know where this car is going with its enormous rear wing, massive widebody, huge wheels pushed to the corners and large maw up front. Scoops aplenty, attractive pixel-style lighting, an aggressive diffuser, fender vents and more just add to its character. It looks like the sort of car we'd see flying up Pikes Peak — or going sideways up the Goodwood Hill Climb. Going sideways is part of the design brief, too, as Hyundai says the Insteroid has a Drift mode. That being the case, we can guess that it's most likely uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain, much like the Ioniq 5 N and the skeletal RM24 concept — which, to be honest, bears a bit of a resemblance to the Insteroid. And the brand's bigwigs are using the launch to open the door to future, more affordable electric performance cars. 'My son who has to buy this car … we have to think of that generation to buy cars, to continue buying cars,' said Hyundai exterior design manager Nicola Danza to Australia's CarExpert. 'Developing product for all of us is good of course, it's what we do daily, it's our bread and butter, but we're thinking about our future, we're thinking about what's coming next and times are changing really fast." "And [young people] can't afford the Ioniq 5 N, so let's make a car for them.' Talk like that leaves the door open to Hyundai putting together a production version of the Insteroid, but such a theory was dashed away just as quickly as it was proposed by Danza. 'There are no plans," Danza said, when discussing the potential for the Insteroid to reach production. "But if there could be a company crazy enough, it would be Hyundai,' The Insteroid tries to appeal to younger crowds via gaming-inspired features like the 'Beat House' audio system and 'Message Grid' that aims to emulate how in-game alerts are displayed. Of course, it also has bucket seats, a roll cage and an especially neat looking instrument cluster that combines both digital and mechanical updates. You'll notice the interior photos show off a 'Boost' mode that lasts for 40 seconds and steering wheel scroll wheels for both traction control and brake bias. Hyundai doesn't highlight these features in its release, but it sure looks like this EV is hiding a lot of performance potential. Even if this roided-up concept doesn't reach production, evidence that Hyundai is considering and ruminating on the idea of an affordable, electric hot hatch is music to our ears. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a superb EV, earning our Performance EV of the Year award under $100,000 last year — so a smaller, lighter car with the same ethos for less cash sounds like a lovely idea. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
CBS News
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Tony Danza on his character as a mob boss in "Raising Kanan" and why he still enjoys pursuing roles
Veteran actor Tony Danza says his current role as a tough-talking character as mob boss Stefano in "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" has allowed him to showcase a side of him that differs from the family-friendly persona established in classic sitcoms like "Taxi" and "Who's the Boss?" "I get to do something that I wouldn't usually get called for," Danza told "CBS Mornings." "It's toward the end of your career, and to get something like this — one of the great things is we shoot in New York. So I sleep in my own bed." The 73-year-old actor appears to relish playing against type in the series, now entering its fourth season. He said he enjoys the show's dialogue, comparing it to being in a "'40s gangster movie" with lines like "somebody's going to be wearing cement sneakers." Danza said the network has also been supportive of the show. "I can tell when I'm in a good one," he said. "This is the first time they have gone out of their way to promote it." When asked about a possible "Who's the Boss?" revival, Danza clarified it would be a sequel rather than a reboot. "It's, 'Where are these people 30 or 40 years later?' And dealing with the issues of today in a funny way." Danza also discussed his involvement with a youth organization called Stars of Tomorrow Project Inc., which recently performed at New York's Triad Theater. Drawing from his own upbringing in Brooklyn during the 1950s and '60s, he described it as "the toughest neighborhood in the city" but also "the greatest time to be alive." When asked about his decades-long acting career, Danza mentioned taking piano lessons and booking performance dates, emphasizing the importance of keeping an active mind.
