Lotus to Patent Dual Clutch Transmission
7 Jan 2010, 10:29 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Lotus made a true philosophy out of making light cars and they are not stopping now. Following its quest for lightweight, the British car manufacturer has submitted a patent application for a lighte...
China Builds High Efficiency Linear Motor Propulsion
7 Jan 2010, 09:38 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / As everybody is encouraged to drive less and use public transportation more, breakthroughs in this department can only make our lives easier. One of the most important achievement of recent times is...
TomTom Prepares Entry-Level EASE in North America
7 Jan 2010, 09:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Navigation solution provider TomTom announced today it will debut the new entry-level car navigation solution in North America. Called EASE, the new nav system is meant to be as simple, cheap and, w...
MyFord Touch Presented at CES
7 Jan 2010, 08:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American manufacturer Ford debuted yesterday at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas a new driver connect technology called MyFord Touch. The technology, a blend b...
SD Navigation, Featured on Most Ford Vehicles
7 Jan 2010, 08:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American manufacturer Ford announced yesterday it will introduce an affordable navigation system on all vehicles equipped with MyFord and SYNC, without having to resort to hardware upgrades. &ld...
Harley-Davidson Partners with Breast Cancer Network of Strength
6 Jan 2010, 15:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson introduced a new clothing line today, dedicated to those touched by breast cancer. The new H-D Pink Label Collection is comprised of 12 items, includ...
Your Own Voice for Satellie Navigation
6 Jan 2010, 08:50 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Back when the satellite navigation solution for cars was launched the choice was simple: you could opt for the voice of a woman or the voice of a man. Things got complicated as the devices got more ...
OnStar Mobile Application for Chevrolet Volt
6 Jan 2010, 08:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Even if the acclaimed Chevrolet Volt is still some one year away from its market launch, American manufacturer GM already scrambles to make its entrance onto the market as easy as possible. The late...
Kia and Microsoft Debut UVO Infotainment System
6 Jan 2010, 07:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kia has just announced a brand new communications and entertainment system developed with Microsoft that will be integrated into several models starting this summer. Codenamed "UVO powered by M...
BMW M Power Meter iPhone App Launched
4 Jan 2010, 11:57 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / BMW has just released a new feature for all iPhone and iPod Touch owners, under the Joy is measurable slogan: the BMW M Power Meter application, which uses integrated movement sensors to record the ...
Ford Presents iTunes Tagging on HD Radio
29 Dec 2009, 13:25 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Starting with 2010, Ford will install HD Radio receivers on its cars, which practically means that passengers will have access to digital radio signals. This means that the radio will have improved,...
Ford Presents Three-Blink Lane Change Tech
26 Dec 2009, 16:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Although not revolutionary in the truest sense of the word (as it is already featured on several European models, like the Skoda Fabia), the new three-blink lane change technology from Ford is a wel...
Gentex Mirror with Rear View Camera Receives Positive Reviews
25 Dec 2009, 12:33 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Zealand based company Gentex has announced that its interior auto-dimming rearview mirror with Rear Camera Display (RCD), installed on the Daihatsu Mira Cocoa has been named as one of the top-six ne...
Holiday Shopping Options by Ford
23 Dec 2009, 08:44 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American carmaker Ford compiled a list of gift items that can be the perfect option for the last-minute holiday shopper, and that can easily fit every budget. Ranging form a pool table to children&#...
Avatar Tech Helps Ford Improve Vehicle Design
23 Dec 2009, 08:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Trying to capitalize on the huge success of James Cameron's blockbuster movie Avatar, American manufacturer Ford announced yesterday it too uses similar technologies as those used for the movie...
Bikers, Beware! SPECS3 Speed Cameras Approved
22 Dec 2009, 10:01 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / First there was the single Gatso emitting radar beams to measure the speed of the vehicle, then the speed cameras were installed in pairs to catch a vehicle’s average speed, and now a new syst...
Ford SYNC to Incorporate In-Car WiFi System
21 Dec 2009, 15:16 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American manufacturer Ford announced today that its second generation SYNC will incorporate Wi-Fi system, powered by customer’s USB mobile broadband modem, when it will be launched next y...
Volvo Trucks Updates Dynafleet
21 Dec 2009, 13:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Volvo's system for transport information Dynafleet has been upgraded, now incorporating the Tachograph Download function which ensures that all information from the digital tachograph is automa...
STARTTEC Presents a Lock Which Opens with the Car's Key
21 Dec 2009, 11:36 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Starttec Security Corp has launched an interesting series of locks that open with their owner’s car, SUV or truck key. The product is targeted to off-road enthusiasts, auto buffs, outdoorsmen ...
2010 Nissan GT Academy Now Live
18 Dec 2009, 13:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / From now until January 24, enthusiasts will be able to have a preview of the very much anticipated Gran Turismo 5 game and enter the time trial phase of Nissan’s GT Academy 2010. The grand pri...