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Mazda's Future Rotary Engine Behind Schedule
Mazda's Future Rotary Engine Behind Schedule

21 Oct 2010, 09:53 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / If you’re looking for an automotive producer that is aiming to introduces important engineering changes meant to increase the efficiency of its future vehicles, be sure to keep and eye on Mazd...

 
2012 Ford Focus Gets New Warning Sounds
2012 Ford Focus Gets New Warning Sounds

21 Oct 2010, 08:31 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / What many of us don’t know is that American automaker Ford has a team of engineers working to determine which warnings help drivers best react to possible dangers and work together with other ...

 
Limited Edition Maserati Bikes by Montante
Limited Edition Maserati Bikes by Montante

21 Oct 2010, 07:16 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / True fans of the cars that bear the symbol of the Trident know and appreciate the history of the brand. This is why Italian brand Montante Cicli has created a strictly limited series of racing cycle...

 
Limited Edition Spyker Timepiece Collection Now Available
Limited Edition Spyker Timepiece Collection Now Available

20 Oct 2010, 13:34 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Spyker comes to help those looking for a Christmas gift (for motoring enthusiasts) by announcing availability of the limited edition Spyker timepiece collection introduced at this year’s 24 Ho...

 
Microsoft Launches Windows Embedded Automotive 7
Microsoft Launches Windows Embedded Automotive 7

20 Oct 2010, 12:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Microsoft had just announced availability of the Windows Embedded Automotive 7 to select automakers, a platform designed to support the development of new infotainment systems. Key features include ...

 
Mazda Details New SKYACTIV Powertrain Tech
Mazda Details New SKYACTIV Powertrain Tech

20 Oct 2010, 09:14 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Japanese automaker Mazda released today details of its next-generation powertrain technologies, which include new engines, transmissions, bodyshells and platforms, and that go under the name SKYACTI...

 
Audi Electric Mobility Competition Moving On
Audi Electric Mobility Competition Moving On

19 Oct 2010, 12:24 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Earlier this year, Audi introduced a competition aimed at inspiring new ideas, the Audi Production Award, with the subject being automotive production in the era of electric mobility. Students an...

 
SoundRacer Brings Ferrari V12 Engine Roar to Your Car
SoundRacer Brings Ferrari V12 Engine Roar to Your Car

19 Oct 2010, 07:34 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Who cares what type of car your driving as long as you make its sound like a Ferrari? Thanks to Swedish company SoundRacer, any car can make its driver feel he has a Ferrari V12 engine under the hoo...

 
Buick Virtually Clones the Most Challenging Terrain
Buick Virtually Clones the Most Challenging Terrain

18 Oct 2010, 06:49 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The engineers at Buick have found a way to create an exact digital replica of one of the world's most challenging roads and then drive virtual cars on it. The team created an innovative road sc...

 
Mercedes Introduces Pandora Smartphone App and Wireless Music Streaming
Mercedes Introduces Pandora Smartphone App and Wireless Music Streaming

18 Oct 2010, 06:16 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Mercedes-Benz has just announced the launch of a new in-vehicle connectivity system dubbed Media Interface Plus (MIP), which enables users to play and control Pandora ...

 
RoadScan Car Black Box Gets Improved
RoadScan Car Black Box Gets Improved

15 Oct 2010, 07:39 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / There’s nothing more annoying than getting into a car accident where the blame is being disputed. This is why a black box for your car could clear up the mess. PLK Technologies’ RoadSca...

 
Cobra iRadar Detection System Now Available
Cobra iRadar Detection System Now Available

14 Oct 2010, 12:31 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A revolutionary detection system was launched today by Cobra, one that combines radar/laser gun and speed/red light camera detection technology with the use of an iPhone. Dubbed Cobra iRadar, the ne...

 
Self Balancing Unicycle V2.0 Now Available for $1,499
Self Balancing Unicycle V2.0 Now Available for $1,499

14 Oct 2010, 08:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A new clean green vehicle has come to our attention recently, one that looks like a hybrid between a Segway and an electric bicycle. Dubbed SBU (Self Balancing Unicycle) this is, in fact, a gyro sta...

 
Toyota Creates New Ecological Plastic
Toyota Creates New Ecological Plastic

14 Oct 2010, 07:05 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The automotive industry is constantly making efforts to create vehicles that are more eco-friendly. The public is used to receiving information about revolutionary new developments that offer signif...

 
Limited Edition Ferrari Paddock Chronograph Now Available
Limited Edition Ferrari Paddock Chronograph Now Available

13 Oct 2010, 10:07 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Italian sports car maker Ferrari has just announced a range of new limited edition timepieces, available exclusively for its online customers. Specifically, the Ferrari Store has launched the Ferrar...

 
New Off-Road iPhone App from GPS Tuner
New Off-Road iPhone App from GPS Tuner

13 Oct 2010, 08:40 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Off-road navigation software provider GPS Tuner announced today the release of a new turn-by-turn navigation and route planning iPhone application designed for off-road use. The GPS Tuner iPhone app...

 
MINI Launches 2010 Christmas Gift Collection
MINI Launches 2010 Christmas Gift Collection

12 Oct 2010, 16:22 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After BMW launched its own line of Christmas gifts last month, its subsidiary did the same today, with MINI announcing its collection of items to put under the Christmas tree. MINI has teamed up wit...

 
Continental Develops New Crash Sensor for Pedestrians
Continental Develops New Crash Sensor for Pedestrians

12 Oct 2010, 14:48 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Automotive supplier Continental today announced the introduction of a new pedestrian protection system designed to enhance the protection of pedestrians on the roads. The system features a special t...

 
Car Seats Line with Air Protect Side Impact Tech Launched
Car Seats Line with Air Protect Side Impact Tech Launched

12 Oct 2010, 12:55 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Dorel Juvenile announced today the launch of a complete line of Safety 1st car seats with Air Protect Side Impact Technology, making it available in infant, convertible and booster car seats, accomm...

 
Vlingo In-Car App to Combat Texting while Driving
Vlingo In-Car App to Combat Texting while Driving

12 Oct 2010, 12:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Intelligent voice app provider Vlingo announced today the release of Vlingo InCar, a new beta feature for Android users that allows consumers to receive and send text messages without taking their h...