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VRX iMotion 3D Racing Simulator
VRX iMotion 3D Racing Simulator

11 Aug 2010, 10:03 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The good thing about racing simulators is that they allow you to drive any car you want at any speed, without the fear of being pulled over and get a fine. Though all racing simulators seem to be al...

 
Mercedes to Use Philips Rebel LEDs
Mercedes to Use Philips Rebel LEDs

11 Aug 2010, 07:18 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After this June German manufacturer Daimler began using LUXEON Rebel LEDs for the Daytime Running Light (DRL) function on the new E-Klasse model, the carmaker now has plans to expand the use of thes...

 
Leo Motors Concludes First Mountain BMS Test
Leo Motors Concludes First Mountain BMS Test

11 Aug 2010, 07:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / South Korean electric vehicles and components manufacturer Leo Motors announced this week it has concluded the first tests of an e-truck equipped with the high precision Battery Management System (B...

 
Apple Files Patent for Smart Bicycle System
Apple Files Patent for Smart Bicycle System

10 Aug 2010, 14:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Apple seems to be looking for world domination, from the technology point of view. The company is making one step after another and since iPhone and iPad are causing such a stir among consumers, why...

 
Oakley and Ducati Launch Special Edition Sunglasses
Oakley and Ducati Launch Special Edition Sunglasses

9 Aug 2010, 07:57 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / California-based eyewear maker Oakley has recently expanded its special edition eyewear line that honors the designers, builders and racers of Ducati motorcycles. Recent additions include a special ...

 
SEAT Race Game iPhone App Launched
SEAT Race Game iPhone App Launched

6 Aug 2010, 12:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of SEAT announced today the launch of the latest version of its free SEAT Race game, a new iPhone and iPod Touch app that comes with the facility for players to share results on...

 
Inventor Melts Brake and Gas Pedals into One
Inventor Melts Brake and Gas Pedals into One

6 Aug 2010, 09:29 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / For the better part of the year, the favorite topic in the automotive industry was Toyota's now infamous unintended acceleration recall. Affecting millions of cars, the problem supposedly kille...

 
Harman Infotainment for Fiat-Chrysler
Harman Infotainment for Fiat-Chrysler

6 Aug 2010, 07:33 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Automotive audio and infotainment systems manufacturer Harman is strengthening it's hold on the industry after it announced yesterday will become the official supplier of such systems for both ...

 
Plugless Power Wireless EV Charging Coming in 2011
Plugless Power Wireless EV Charging Coming in 2011

6 Aug 2010, 07:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As the world's first two electric vehicle rivals are getting ready to be launched onto the market, the main battle has moved from the two carmakers who produce them, Nissan and Chevrolet, to th...

 
Gran Turismo 5 Signature & Collector's Edition Launched
Gran Turismo 5 Signature & Collector's Edition Launched

5 Aug 2010, 14:23 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The guys at Sony Europe have just announced they're preparing a pair of exclusive Gran Turismo 5 variants, namely a EUR 179.99 Signature Edition and a EUR 79.99 Collector’s Edition. This ...

 
EU to Regulate Nanotech Use in Auto Industry
EU to Regulate Nanotech Use in Auto Industry

5 Aug 2010, 08:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The increasing use of nanotechnology for manufacturing cars, as well as the generalization of this use in the near future, is making the European Union (EU) look for some type of regulations to gove...

 
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG for the Mercedes S-Klasse
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG for the Mercedes S-Klasse

3 Aug 2010, 13:51 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG high-end sound system will be available in the complete Mercedes Benz S-Klasse engine line-up starting September 2010, the Danish company announced. This includes...

 
2011 Audi A7 Sportback Gets Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System
2011 Audi A7 Sportback Gets Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System

3 Aug 2010, 10:48 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Having had its first public appearance on Monday, the 2011 Audi A7 Sportback comes to mark Audi's entrance in a new segment of the market, while also featuring high-end infotainment features. A...

 
Ford Wireless Crash Avoidance System in the Works
Ford Wireless Crash Avoidance System in the Works

3 Aug 2010, 07:41 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American manufacturer Ford announced today it is trying to develop a new crash avoidance system, one which would rely heavily on the cars' abilities to communicate to one another. Dubbed Automa...

 
New Performance Clothing Range from Nissan
New Performance Clothing Range from Nissan

3 Aug 2010, 07:28 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Nissan has just announced the launch of a new line of clothing, which (it says) it celebrates the “power, heritage and style” of its sports car range. There is a ...

 
UD Replicas Debuts Tron Legacy Motorcycle Suits
UD Replicas Debuts Tron Legacy Motorcycle Suits

2 Aug 2010, 10:22 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Though it is scheduled to be released this December, the new adventure sci-fi movie from Disney is already causing a stir among genre enthusiasts. Tron Legacy has also inspired UD Replicas in making...

 
Maybach Eyewear Collection Released
Maybach Eyewear Collection Released

31 Jul 2010, 11:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Luxury car manufacturer Maybach is at it again... No, we are not talking about building cars, but providing lifestyle accessories for its clients. This time, the name of the game is the eyewear coll...

 
Viper SmartStart App Available for Android
Viper SmartStart App Available for Android

31 Jul 2010, 11:19 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Vehicle security systems manufacturer Viper announced this week it will release the SmartStart app for the Google Android smartphone as well. Available for download from the following address,...

 
Bosch Start/Stop Systems for Auto Trannys
Bosch Start/Stop Systems for Auto Trannys

31 Jul 2010, 11:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the most acclaimed innovations of the past few years, the start/stop technology, is quickly adopted by manufacturers given its obvious advantages. Up until now, however, most such systems hav...

 
VW Presents Hybrid Radio
VW Presents Hybrid Radio

30 Jul 2010, 12:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In a world where hybrid is perhaps the most used word in a day, Volkswagen announced today it has found a new meaning for the word, as it is working on the new generation in-car radio: a system whic...