BMW Offers Wireless Internet in Oz
20 Jul 2010, 06:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The Australian division of German manufacturer BMW announced this week it will begin offering starting next month wireless internet functionality for its vehicles/customers. For that to happen, thou...
Mercedes-Benz Developing Nine-Speed Automatic
19 Jul 2010, 11:15 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / When talking about a contemporary premium vehicle, one of the important components that offers the luxury feel is the gearbox. The transmissions have a difficult job, as modern large capacity engine...
Kia Launches Dynamax AWD System for 2011 Sportage
18 Jul 2010, 10:46 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / South Korean carmaker Kia recently announced its 2011 Sportage SUV will be the first model to feature Magna’s innovative All-Wheel-Drive system. The fully active AWD coupling system, dubbed Dy...
Bounce: S2 Collection from Porsche Design and Adidas
18 Jul 2010, 09:01 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The highlight of the Sport Fall/Winter 2010 collection, which is now available at Adidas Sport Performance Concept Stores and Porsche Design Stores, is the black and white Bounce:S2 apparel and acce...
2011 Subaru Outback to Have Mobile Wi-Fi Access
16 Jul 2010, 14:40 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Subaru announced today it has integrated Wi-Fi connectivity on its 2011 Outback crossover SUV model. According to the carmaker, the new Subaru Mobile Internet system c...
Audi A8L Gets Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System
16 Jul 2010, 12:23 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Preparing for its official public debut at the Shanghai Auto Show, the long-wheelbase version of the 2011 Audi A8 comes with the second generation Advance Sound System from Bang & Olufsen. The ...
Porsche Design Unveils Dashboard Le Mans 1970 LE Watch
16 Jul 2010, 09:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Celebrating 40 years since the German carmaker clinched its first overall win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Porsche Design has just launched the Dashboard Le Mans 1970 Limited Edition chronograph. Lim...
Nissan Micra to Get New 1.2l Engine
16 Jul 2010, 07:45 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Nissan announced today the development of the 1.2l HR12DDR engine, a unit which is said to be capable of achieving power outputs similar to the ones of a bigger, 1.5l engine, w...
Opel Insignia Gets AGR Approved Ventilated Seats
15 Jul 2010, 08:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The successful Insignia model will get an extra touch of luxury and comfort this summer, as the German manufacturer decided to fit the model with a ventilated seat which carries the Action for Healt...
Ford Announces Updated SYNC
15 Jul 2010, 07:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Back in 2007, American manufacturer Ford was introducing the SYNC in-car voice activation system, making all Ford drivers happy they can feel a bit like Captain Kirk. Yet, the system was somewhat li...
General Electric Presents WattStation for EVs
14 Jul 2010, 10:23 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The automotive world is used to receiving innovative plans from independent designers who offer their visions of what a car belonging to a certain brand should look like. The electric vehicle segmen...
Iron Man 2 Motorcycle Suit Now Available
13 Jul 2010, 14:06 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The much anticipated Iron Man 2 Mark V Suitcase motorcycle suit has finally been launched by UD Replicas, a company that now brags it has created the first ever wearable, form molded leather Iron Ma...
DiMora All Electric Stealth Jet Ski
13 Jul 2010, 13:25 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The maker of the $2 million Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan, DiMora Motorcar, recently added a new division to its group, namely DiMora Eco Watercraft. With this new line of products, DiMora manage...
Convex Side Mirrors Eliminate Blind Spots
13 Jul 2010, 10:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / One of the most dreaded things about driving is the blind spot, that place in space where the car that passes yours is invisible to both the interior and exterior mirrors of your car. Of course, mis...
New Cost Effective Rear View Camera from Hella and Samsung
13 Jul 2010, 09:48 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Automotive electronics supplier Hella announced it has partnered with Samsung Electro-Mechanics to develop its new rear-view camera system for automotive applications. The new device is a smaller, l...
Williams F1 Power Plate Fitness Machine
13 Jul 2010, 08:13 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / This may seem like watching teleshopping, but Formula One fans will certainly be glad to see the result of the latest collaboration between Williams F1 and Power Plate. If you want to do your workou...
Jeep Launches New TripCast Free iPhone App
12 Jul 2010, 13:43 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Jeep owners now have a new free iPhone app and website that allows them to plan a trip and share their experience via through photos, video and audio clips. The users’ trips can also be follow...
Audi Misfuelling Protection: No More Gas in Diesel Engines
12 Jul 2010, 11:03 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / In the last few years, a rather disturbing goof has started to become more and more present in the everyday automotive landscape. We are talking about misfuelling, a mistake that can have severe con...
Chopard Gran Turismo XL Alfa Romeo Watch Collection
12 Jul 2010, 10:40 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Swiss watchmaker Chopard and Italian carmaker Alfa Romeo have decided to commemorate their respective anniversaries (150th for Chopard and 100th for Alfa Romeo) with a new anniversary collection. As...
Citroen Offering On-Board WiFi
12 Jul 2010, 07:18 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Citroen had expanded the range of features offered to its customers, introducing WiFi Internet connectivity on the C3, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C6 and DS3 models. The new feature, which is...