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Opel Insignia to Use Park Assistant
Opel Insignia to Use Park Assistant

16 Jun 2009, 15:21 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Where would our world be without all these high tech goodies to help us with tasks which, up until now, we didn't find to be so...insurmountable? How would we be able to sleep without knowing s...

 
Land Rover’s Cell Phone Passes Off-Road Test
Land Rover’s Cell Phone Passes Off-Road Test

16 Jun 2009, 15:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes tested Land Rover's S1 handset, marking the UK launch of the world’s first IP-67 rated GSM mobile phone. The device, developed by Land Rover and Sonim...

 
GM Takes HydroGen to the Next Level
GM Takes HydroGen to the Next Level

16 Jun 2009, 10:50 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Still bankrupt American manufacturer GM has unveiled today, together with Regione Piemonte officials in Italy, its fourth generation hydrogen powered vehicle, dubbed HydroGen4 (original, ain't...

 
Riversimple, the World's First Affordable Hydrogen Car
Riversimple, the World's First Affordable Hydrogen Car

16 Jun 2009, 10:14 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / We bet there are not many of you out there who heard about Riversimple and their vehicle and, to be honest, neither did we until now. Today however, Riversimple and Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies h...

 
Volvos to Feature NAVTEQ MapCare
Volvos to Feature NAVTEQ MapCare

16 Jun 2009, 08:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / NAVTEQ has just announced that Volvo Car Corporation is the first automaker to introduce NAVTEQ MapCare, a map update application that will be incorporated in a number of models sold by the Swedish ...

 
New AVIC-X In-Car Navigation from Pioneer
New AVIC-X In-Car Navigation from Pioneer

16 Jun 2009, 07:41 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As it is a very competitive market, Pioneer focused more on the visual clarity and the ease-of use for drivers, and so two new in-car navigation series were launched to complete the AVIC-X Series. T...

 
New Cigar Humidor from Lamborghini
New Cigar Humidor from Lamborghini

16 Jun 2009, 07:13 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Since Father’s Day is almost near and most of you still don’t have a clue about a proper gift to show your Dad how much you appreciate him, maybe you will consider buying the new Lamborg...

 
Gold Folding Bike to Stow in Helicopter
Gold Folding Bike to Stow in Helicopter

15 Jun 2009, 12:43 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Rich people concerned about greener, environmental friendly means of transportation, can now choose to own a 24 karat-gold folding bike to stow in their luxury sports car, power boat or helicopter. ...

 
Citroen 3.0HDi V6 Diesel Engine First Details
Citroen 3.0HDi V6 Diesel Engine First Details

15 Jun 2009, 12:27 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / French manufacturer Citroen has released today the first details on their newest engine, the 3.0HDi V6, prior to its introduction on the C5 and C6 ranges later this year. According to the manufactu...

 
Gameframe - The New Racing Simulator from BestSim
Gameframe - The New Racing Simulator from BestSim

12 Jun 2009, 15:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Only an avid racing enthusiast can determine which racing simulator is the best on a market that is launching increasingly more competitive models. Now they have the chance to test BestSim’s G...

 
Breitling Released Raven Special Edition
Breitling Released Raven Special Edition

11 Jun 2009, 08:29 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A few months ago we were telling you about the Bentley Motors Speed watch designed by the popular watchmaker Breitling in addition to the Breitling for Bentley Serie Motors. This time, Breitling com...

 
Kia Upgrades Voice Recognition System
Kia Upgrades Voice Recognition System

10 Jun 2009, 12:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After Kia has become the first manufacturer to introduce a voice recognition navigation system in Korea, in 2008, the company comes back to slightly revise the technology for some upgrades. The modi...

 
Volkswagen Pledges for Lighter Bodyshells
Volkswagen Pledges for Lighter Bodyshells

10 Jun 2009, 10:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / It might seem like a trend nowadays but more and more car manufacturers are slowly focusing their efforts on developing lighter bodyshells for their cars. In the end, the result is the same: improve...

 
Husqvarna Panthera Leo Mower Concept
Husqvarna Panthera Leo Mower Concept

10 Jun 2009, 07:54 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Husqvarna has recently released the Panthera Leo concept, a ride-on mower, silent and environmentally friendly, made of recycled materials. “Husqvarna Panthera Leo demonstrates our innovati...

 
Volkswagen Routan to Feature uconnect
Volkswagen Routan to Feature uconnect

9 Jun 2009, 15:13 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The US branch of German manufacturer Volkswagen has announced it has teamed up with Autonet Mobile to provide uconnect for the local Volkswagen Routan, bringing for the first time internet services ...

 
BMW’s Kidsbike, Two Bikes in One
BMW’s Kidsbike, Two Bikes in One

9 Jun 2009, 13:45 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / BMW introduced the Kidsbike using the results of the recent Motor function Module Survey, which showed that the majority of the 4500 children over 4 years of age have deficits in motor functions, an...

 
Zipcar Control with New iPhone App
Zipcar Control with New iPhone App

9 Jun 2009, 12:46 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As we previously reported, more and more U.S. and Canada cities are joining the car-sharing program, in the attempt of making a more efficient and less polluting approach to driving.San Francisco, S...

 
BMW Cruise and Touring Bikes Now Available
BMW Cruise and Touring Bikes Now Available

9 Jun 2009, 12:51 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Want to pedal on a BMW bike? After the Mountain Bike Cross Country, two new items have been recently added to the BMW Bike Collection The BMW Cruise and Touring Bikes come with a stem that ...

 
Audi Gets Ready for Electrification
Audi Gets Ready for Electrification

9 Jun 2009, 08:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Audi will try a different approach for its future models as the German manufacturer plans to reduce the overall weight of the cars over the next few years. Audi's director of technical developm...

 
GM Opens Most Advanced Battery Lab in the US
GM Opens Most Advanced Battery Lab in the US

8 Jun 2009, 16:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Bankrupt automaker General Motors continues its battle for survival with new efforts aimed at the green car sector. The General today announced the opening of the “largest and most technologic...