Car Black Boxes, Coming from Intel
9 Jul 2010, 13:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The safety concerns caused by Japanese manufacturer Toyota's huge recall from late 2009-early 2010 has prompted US authorities, as you already know, into asking for technologies similar to the ...
HM4 Thunderbolt Watch: Jet Engine on Your Wrist
9 Jul 2010, 12:27 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The newly launched HM4, or Horological Machine No4, is not what some may call a traditional wristwatch. Inspired by the Thunderbolt A10 attack aircraft, the watch from Max Busser and friends (MB&...
Master Yoda Recording for TomTom Is...
9 Jul 2010, 09:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / One of the most charming Star Wars characters lent its voice to TomTom for the company’s latest recording session, after Darth Vader did the same earlier this year. The character in question i...
Garmin nuvi GPS with Knight Rider Voice
8 Jul 2010, 13:43 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Ever wished your car could talk like the TransAm did in the adventure TV series Knight Rider from the 1980s? Well, you could get the exact same voice as KITT’s thanks to NavTones. The company ...
Ford's Do Not Disturb Feature Kills Texting
8 Jul 2010, 13:11 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With more and more states in the US putting an end to all that texting orgies behind the wheel, manufacturers of both phones and vehicles are trying to find a way around the prohibitive measures. In...
2011 Ford Fiesta Accessories Available
8 Jul 2010, 08:21 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Fiesta customers aren’t limited at choosing from exterior colors or interior combinations only anymore, as Ford announced today the availability of a range of new personalized options for its ...
iPod Out Interface from BMW
7 Jul 2010, 20:54 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The increasing use of iPhone and iPod touch in vehicles prompted German carmaker BMW into developing a new interface through which drivers can control their devices. Called iPod Out, the interface e...
Porsche Design Debuts Tailor Made Glasses
6 Jul 2010, 10:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The German designers have done it again, as they have now launched a unique concept for complete spectacles in the luxury segment. The new Tailor-Made Glasses from Porsche Design come with exclusive...
Engine Goodies Coming from Nissan
6 Jul 2010, 07:01 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Nissan announced yesterday the range of technologies it is preparing to release for the remainder of the 2010 fiscal year, “the culmination of the company's research...
Silver Arrow GT Series Luxury Concept Watch
1 Jul 2010, 09:07 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Created to match the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG super sports car, the Silver Arrow Concept Watch is the work of French designer Fabien Cacheux. The concept watch is part of the designer’s GT Series...
Tonino Lamborghini CULV Laptop Fails to Impress
30 Jun 2010, 14:24 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Until the Italian manufacturer will turn its attention to electric powertrains in the future, Tonino Lamborghini decided to put the raging bull badge on a different kind of electronic product: a not...
Porsche Design Launches New 2010/2011 Leather Collection
29 Jun 2010, 13:02 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After the Sport Collection revealed some two weeks ago, the luxury brand has launched its third fashion collection for fall/winter 2010/2011. Porsche Design focuses this time on a range of leather j...
TAG Heuer Celebrates PCA with Limited Edition Monaco Watch
29 Jun 2010, 09:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Celebrating 55 years of the Porsche Club of America (PCA), Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer announced the release of a limited edition Monaco watch. This edition also marks the year that PCA launc...
Ford Debuts Curve Control Tech on 2011 Explorer
29 Jun 2010, 06:49 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Automakers are going head-to-head on developing new active systems and technologies that can prevent crashes from happening. So is the case with Ford, who has just introduced the new Curve Control s...
Saab 9-5 iPhone and iPad App Now Available
28 Jun 2010, 13:33 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The revived Saab brand announced today it has decided to support the launch of its new 9-5 sedan with the availability of a new application for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users. The app, which ...
In-Car Breathalyzer, Funded by Govt.
28 Jun 2010, 08:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Unknown to many, some heavy trucks come equipped with a little device which, believe it or not, "smells" the breath of the driver and, if it detects any traces of alcohol, it prevents the ...
Panasonic Develops New Alkali Metal Catalyst for Diesel Engines
27 Jun 2010, 18:07 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Panasonic Corporation announced that it has developed an innovative catalyst that uses an alkali metal compound to decompose and particulate matter in diesel engine exhaust gas. The company...
Audi Dresses Up the TTS Racecar for Pikes Peak
25 Jun 2010, 15:31 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Audi has taken the TTS Pikes Peak autonomous race car to the next level by offering the vehicle a new appearance, as the project is approaching the high-speed test session up Pikes Peak in Colorado....
On-Board Wi-Fi from Citroen
25 Jun 2010, 06:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / French manufacturer Citroen is getting ready to tap deeper into the infotainment features of its cars after announcing it will provide on-board wireless Internet connection for some of its vehicles....
BMW ConnectedDrive to Include Incoming E-Mail with Voice Input
24 Jun 2010, 10:39 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The German carmaker announced today it will further expand its BMW ConnectedDrive, enabling e-mail messages to be received inside the vehicle through a Bluetooth connection. This means that owners ...