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General Motors and Volvo have partnered with Amazon to deliver packages to car trunks in 37 U.S. cities, as the e-commerce giant seeks new delivery methods for customers who may be wary of leaving packages outside or allowing couriers into their homes.

Questions:
1. What are some of the security concerns?
2. This project follows moves by competitors. Who are these competitors?
3. What is on the horizon for geographic expansion of this service?

Source:

Rolander, N. and D. Welch. (2018). Amazon Will Start Delivering Packages Straight to Your Parked Car. Time, Apr. 24 (Retrievable online at http://time.com/5252287/amazon-gm-volvo-deliveries/)