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Clarion Launches the CZ201E Unit
Clarion Launches the CZ201E Unit

12 Mar 2011, 16:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The latest addition to the Clarion product range is the CZ201E that comes as an in-car audio upgrade with a focus on connectivity, and which has a selling price of £129 in the UK. Direct iPod/...

 
MINI USA and MOG to Develop New MINI Connected Approved App
MINI USA and MOG to Develop New MINI Connected Approved App

11 Mar 2011, 15:36 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / MINI vehicles equipped with the MINI Connected system could soon benefit from the on-demand streaming music service from MOG, thanks to a new partnership signed by the two companies. A beta version...

 
2011/2012 BMW Sports Collections Catalog Launched
2011/2012 BMW Sports Collections Catalog Launched

11 Mar 2011, 15:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The BMW Sailing Cup, BMW’s participation in the DTM, and the signing of golf pro Martin Kaymer, are all reflected in the company’s Sport Collections, which will be presented in their ow...

 
2011 BMW Bikes: The Power of Three
2011 BMW Bikes: The Power of Three

11 Mar 2011, 14:31 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German manufacturer BMW has already accustomed us with offering the chance to experience luxury on two wheels and it is now back for 2011 with the new bicycle collection, which benefited from the so...

 
BMW M Bike Carbon Racer Edition Presented
BMW M Bike Carbon Racer Edition Presented

11 Mar 2011, 14:11 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The motorsport division of BMW has already proved itself as an important player in the two-wheeled market, and we are talking here about the bicycle segment. The Munich-based company, which has over...

 
Mercedes ATTENTION ASSIST Comes With Chance of Amorous Encounter
Mercedes ATTENTION ASSIST Comes With Chance of Amorous Encounter

11 Mar 2011, 12:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Mercedes Benz has just released another new commercial for its C-Klasse, this time for its ATTENTION ASSIST system (no, we are not being deliberately annoying, that is how it's written). The 50...

 
Aston Martin One-77 Gets Bang & Olufsen Bespoke Sound System
Aston Martin One-77 Gets Bang & Olufsen Bespoke Sound System

11 Mar 2011, 11:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / An exclusive super sports car such as the Aston Martin One-77 could only pack the best of the best features, and the same thing applies to the vehicle's sound system. It looks like all the 77 u...

 
Continental Demand-regulated Fuel Pump to Enter Series Production
Continental Demand-regulated Fuel Pump to Enter Series Production

10 Mar 2011, 16:01 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Automotive supplier Continental announced today it plans to integrate its next generation fuel pump technology, which helps reduce both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, into the 2013 model year v...

 
Cotton-Based Interior Material Coming from Mitsubishi
Cotton-Based Interior Material Coming from Mitsubishi

10 Mar 2011, 15:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It's good to learn, from time to time, that the efforts of the auto makers do not limit themselves these days at developing electric power trains. It's also refreshing to learn that, from ...

 
Ford App for Towing Released
Ford App for Towing Released

10 Mar 2011, 13:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / We've seen over the years a fair share of more or less useful apps being launched by various auto makers, but until now we never came across one about which we can safely say it's worth mo...

 
Porsche Design Launches Race Edition Pilot Shoe
Porsche Design Launches Race Edition Pilot Shoe

10 Mar 2011, 09:46 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As part of its Spring / Summer 2011 collection, Porsche Design Sport - a collaboration between adidas and the Porsche Design luxury brand - has launched its first made in Germany shoe: the Race Edit...

 
Ford SYNC 911 Assist Now Present in 2 Million Vehicles
Ford SYNC 911 Assist Now Present in 2 Million Vehicles

10 Mar 2011, 08:28 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American manufacturer Ford announced today that its SYNC 911 Assist feature, which has been available since late 2009, is now available on 2 million vehicles. This is the only vehicle-based, no-cost...

 
BRM Introduces Limited Edition Gulf Oil Watches
BRM Introduces Limited Edition Gulf Oil Watches

9 Mar 2011, 15:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Renown French watchmaker BRM have just announced the release of a new line of timepieces that honor one of the most iconic names and color schemes in sportcar racing history: the Gulf Racing BRM V12...

 
Ford Dreams of Smart Intersections
Ford Dreams of Smart Intersections

8 Mar 2011, 13:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The work on the intelligent car, the one that will be able to communicate with its peers and even with people, continues at research facilities across the globe. Still, there are at least two produc...

 
Fujitsu Develops Low-Cost Audio Kit
Fujitsu Develops Low-Cost Audio Kit

8 Mar 2011, 09:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With the audio systems found in modern day cars growing more and more complex, finding a solution that is both cheap and high-quality at the same time is not easy. Yet, Fujitsu Semiconductor America...

 
PlugShare iPhone App to Accelerate EV Adoption
PlugShare iPhone App to Accelerate EV Adoption

7 Mar 2011, 15:43 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Though it can sometimes look like a science-fiction movie, truth is electric vehicles are getting closer to world domination each day. And an app that can accelerate that has just been developed and...

 
Bugatti Edition Mechanical Belt Buckle by Roland Iten
Bugatti Edition Mechanical Belt Buckle by Roland Iten

7 Mar 2011, 12:52 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Belts are no longer seen just like an object used to hold your pants, but they have also evolved into a true accessory for many, with the buckle being the X-factor in the customers’ choice. Th...

 
GT Academy 2011 Europe Time Trial Goes Live
GT Academy 2011 Europe Time Trial Goes Live

7 Mar 2011, 10:56 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Gamers, start your consoles, as the GT Academy 2011 Time Trial on the Gran Turismo 5 game for PlayStation 3 is now live, giving the opportunity for a virtual racer to win a seat as a real racer in a...

 
New iPhone App Allows Users to Take the MINI Countryman for a Joyride
New iPhone App Allows Users to Take the MINI Countryman for a Joyride

7 Mar 2011, 09:34 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Aimed at emphasizing the versatility of MINI's Countryman model, a new mobile augmented reality (AR) application for the iPhone has been developed by Helios Interactive Technologies. Through th...

 
Google's Driverless Toyota Prius Is More of a Race Car
Google's Driverless Toyota Prius Is More of a Race Car

4 Mar 2011, 15:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The fact that Google is pondering a possible involvement in the automotive industry is not a new thing, but every time the search engine giant makes a new prototype, it really manages to scare the h...