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The Way Computers Could Help Auto Industry
The Way Computers Could Help Auto Industry

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / There's no secret that computers play a very important role in the development of new cars, no matter if we're talking about engine performance, bodywork or aerodynamics. But even so, desi...

 
Night Vision Clip-On Glasses for Night Cruising
Night Vision Clip-On Glasses for Night Cruising

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Driving at night is for most drivers a pleasant activity, especially in crowded cities where traffic jams during daytime occur on a regular basis. But this doesn't necessarily mean that it is a...

 
Mercedes Debuts SPLITVIEW Technology
Mercedes Debuts SPLITVIEW Technology

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / German carmaker Mercedes has just presented its latest innovation in car equipment, namely the so-called SPLITVIEW service, a brand new technology which allows the driver and the right passenger to ...

 
Panasonic's HD-PLC: Charge the Electric Car and Transfer MP3s
Panasonic's HD-PLC: Charge the Electric Car and Transfer MP3s

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since the Consumer Electronics Show, also known as CES, is quickly approaching, companies attending the exhibition have started to announce their latest technologies to be demonstrated at the upcomi...

 
Audi S3 and S3 Sportback Now with S Tronic
Audi S3 and S3 Sportback Now with S Tronic

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Audi today announced that two of its S3 models, the base and the Sportback, are now featuring the S tronic transmission, a system which is said to be the most efficient and fastest dual-clutch gearb...

 
Flying Ferrari to Become Reality
Flying Ferrari to Become Reality

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Dragos Rusu / Flying cars are the ultimate in personal transportation and have been a dream of ours for quite a long time. There are at least a dozen movies out there that depict this fantasy, showing some car ta...

 
Navigon Launches 2090S GPS System
Navigon Launches 2090S GPS System

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Navigon has just unveiled the 2090S, a brand new GPS unit which is said to come with both a new design and new features that were not included in the previous products. The new GPS unit is more aff...

 
Hot Meals Behind the Wheel
Hot Meals Behind the Wheel

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / If the last thing your car lacked was a device to heat up your meals, then you're surely the future fan of the In-Car Microwave launched by Maplin Electronics. You can plug the 12V applianc...

 
Get A Personal Virtual Secretary with DriveAssist
Get A Personal Virtual Secretary with DriveAssist

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Albeit we all know it, recent figures showed that mobile phones represent the number one distraction for today's drivers, especially for teenagers and businessmen who are often calling or texti...

 
Google Street View Reaches France
Google Street View Reaches France

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based company Google has just unveiled the French version of Google Maps Street View, providing full street coverage of six cities, as it follows: Paris, Toulouse, Lille, Lyon, Mar...

 
Smart ForTwo – Winter Gift Edition
Smart ForTwo – Winter Gift Edition

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Mihai Boca / Mercedes-Benz has just launched its winter Holidays Gift Accessories Collection, which includes products ranging from four-wheel vehicles for kids to custom F1 apparel for the fans, and miniature Me...

 
Garmin Launches zumo 660, Motorcycle GPS Unit
Garmin Launches zumo 660, Motorcycle GPS Unit

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just in time for the Consumer Electronic Show, Garmin introduced a brand new GPS device dubbed zumo 660, this time exclusively addressed to motorcycle owners. The device sports an impressive lineup ...

 
The Tiredness Warning System Prevents Crashes
The Tiredness Warning System Prevents Crashes

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Fatigue is one of the most important causes of car crashes, although several car manufacturers developed new technologies supposed to help the driver minimize the risk of accidents. Most products ar...

 
Hybrid Battery Expenses Are No Longer Hidden Costs
Hybrid Battery Expenses Are No Longer Hidden Costs

22 Nov 2010, 08:22 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Hybrids are eco-friendly. They are not entirely beneficial to the environment, but at least they're not causing as much damage as their internal-combustion-only counterparts. Due to the fact th...

 
Harman Kardon for MINI
Harman Kardon for MINI

19 Nov 2010, 14:15 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After it signed a deal with German manufacturer BMW earlier this year, infotainment supplier Harman announced the expansion of the deal to the MINI brand. From now on, all MINI models will be equipp...

 
Cobra Mini Coyote V2 GPS Radar Alert System Introduced
Cobra Mini Coyote V2 GPS Radar Alert System Introduced

19 Nov 2010, 13:46 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / So, you really enjoy the time spent behind the wheel and you’re happy every time a roadtrip enters your site. It doesn’t matter if your ride is tuned creation, a go-fast vehicle or a ma...

 
Proton Power Tests Fuel Cell Range Extender
Proton Power Tests Fuel Cell Range Extender

19 Nov 2010, 11:47 UTC · By: Andrei Costea / Proton Power Systems announced that the first round of testing of the range extender system for Smith Electric Vehicles was successful. The group is conducting trials on the 'Smith Edison'...

 
Audi A8 Experience Launched in LA
Audi A8 Experience Launched in LA

18 Nov 2010, 19:30 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German manufacturer Audi hasn't brought many novelties to the Los Angeles Auto Show, but what it lacks in terms of new models it makes up in technology. The carmaker has devised for its flagsh...

 
VW to Use BorgWarner Turbochargers for Diesel Engines
VW to Use BorgWarner Turbochargers for Diesel Engines

18 Nov 2010, 14:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In order to increase performance and cut emissions as much as possible on diesel engines, German manufacturer Volkswagen turned to BorgWarner to equip its 2.0-liter diesel engine with regulated two-...

 
Motorcycle Tire Warmers from Pit Posse
Motorcycle Tire Warmers from Pit Posse

18 Nov 2010, 09:00 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Florida-based motorcycle accessories provider Pit Posse has recently launched new dual-temp and digital tire warmers, with each warmer being ran through a thermal image for an even heat distribution...