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Lamborghini Future: Hybrid, Biofuel, Photovoltaic
Lamborghini Future: Hybrid, Biofuel, Photovoltaic

8 Jun 2009, 08:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Italian manufacturer Lamborghini plans a shift in direction when it comes to designing their cars, at least as CO2 emissions are concerned. Caught up in between the need for performance and the ever...

 
BMW Voice Control, Available this Fall
BMW Voice Control, Available this Fall

8 Jun 2009, 08:19 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It was really only a matter of time before such a system was introduced into vehicles. German manufacturer BMW has announced that starting September, it will introduce its voice control system for a...

 
Toyota Geneo-Hybrid Lift Truck to Be Launched
Toyota Geneo-Hybrid Lift Truck to Be Launched

5 Jun 2009, 14:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Japanese manufacturer Toyota is getting ready for the market release of what they call "world's first internal combustion hybrid lift truck", following the debut of sales in Japan las...

 
GT 5 Concept and PSP Version New Videos
GT 5 Concept and PSP Version New Videos

5 Jun 2009, 12:24 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Two new trailers for the PlayStation 3 and PSP (PlayStation Portable) exclusive software, Gran Turismo 5, were released at the E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) held in Los Angeles, California, on ...

 
Volvo Dog Collection Released
Volvo Dog Collection Released

4 Jun 2009, 15:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Seeing the importance of their companion’s safety when leaving on holidays, Volvo released a new collection for dog owners, which eases the access to the car's luggage compartment, and a ...

 
Ford Details 2010 Lincoln MKT Active Park Assist
Ford Details 2010 Lincoln MKT Active Park Assist

4 Jun 2009, 06:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Automakers across the world have developed more or less advanced parking assistance technologies, with some of them reaching mass production while others remained in prototype form. Ford is one of t...

 
Flying Motorcycle from Samson Motorworks
Flying Motorcycle from Samson Motorworks

3 Jun 2009, 09:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a motorcycle? No. Yes. And... yes. Samson Motorworks is in the process of developing two dual-use Multi Mode Vehicles (MMV) which offer the versatility of being ab...

 
BorgWarner Buys ECCOS Ignition Technology
BorgWarner Buys ECCOS Ignition Technology

2 Jun 2009, 14:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Vehicle powertrain components manufacturer BorgWarner has signed a contract with Florida based company Etatech for the purchase of advanced gasoline ignition technology (ECCOS - electrically control...

 
2009/2010 Bike Sports Selection from Mercedes-Benz
2009/2010 Bike Sports Selection from Mercedes-Benz

2 Jun 2009, 15:01 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Mercedes-Benz brought new bikes to its 2009/2010 sports collection, such as the Mountainbike, the Limited racing bike and the Foldingbike. In addition, the older versions of the Fitnessbike and the ...

 
Audi and Xbox 360 Team Up for Debut of Forza Motorsport 3
Audi and Xbox 360 Team Up for Debut of Forza Motorsport 3

2 Jun 2009, 07:40 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The partnership between Audi and Xbox 360 came to be as they share a common purpose: Forza Motorsport 3 will hit the market in October, featuring the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro. The game de...

 
MX Sports Presents Shock Doctor Eject Helmet System
MX Sports Presents Shock Doctor Eject Helmet System

1 Jun 2009, 12:29 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Shock Doctor, Inc.’s Eject Helmet Removal System is now used by MX Sports for improving safety in amateur racing at all regional qualifying and championship events for the AMA Air Nautiques Am...

 
Upgraded SYNC Available as Free Download, Link Inside
Upgraded SYNC Available as Free Download, Link Inside

29 May 2009, 14:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The recently-announced upgrade for SYNC is now available as a free download. Ford recently announced that its in-car infotainment system will be upgraded with traffic, directions and information, ob...

 
MotoGP Videogame for Nintento Wii Confirmed
MotoGP Videogame for Nintento Wii Confirmed

29 May 2009, 14:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / MotoGP fans have just received yet another good news: Capcom today confirmed that it will produce a new MotoGP World Championship videogame but, unfortunately for some of you, it will be only compat...

 
Mack Trucks Bring First Parallel Hybrid to NY
Mack Trucks Bring First Parallel Hybrid to NY

29 May 2009, 08:30 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Volvo's group subsidiary Mack Trucks delivered today the first parallel-hybrid truck, designed for heavy-duty applications in the US. The refuse vehicle will be tested by the city of New York&#...

 
Coulomb ChargePoint Stations Available in Amsterdam
Coulomb ChargePoint Stations Available in Amsterdam

28 May 2009, 10:14 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The race for the development of charging infrastructures for the future electric vehicles and plug-ins to roam the streets has entered a new lap this week, as the city of Amsterdam will become the f...

 
Free RaceChrono Smart Phone App Released
Free RaceChrono Smart Phone App Released

27 May 2009, 12:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Finnish company RaceChrono developed a new and most important, free, smart phone application, available for Windows Mobile and S60 smart phones. The RaceChrono application gives detailed lap ...

 
The N55, BMW's First Turbocharged Valvetronic Engine
The N55, BMW's First Turbocharged Valvetronic Engine

26 May 2009, 10:19 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / People who are more into technical details and less into design should be thrilled to know that the new BMW 5 Series GT incorporates the company's latest powerplant, known as the N55, basically...

 
Honda Begins Sale of ‘Honda Safety Navi’ Software
Honda Begins Sale of ‘Honda Safety Navi’ Software

25 May 2009, 09:27 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / ‘Honda Safety Navi’, a new educational software for safe driving is now available for purchase in Japan. The software was developed by Honda Motor Co, for a PC-based automobile driving s...

 
Ferrari Prepares All-Wheel Drive Hybrid
Ferrari Prepares All-Wheel Drive Hybrid

25 May 2009, 06:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ferrari is reportedly planning an all-wheel drive hybrid system that could hit the streets in the next few years. The Italian manufacturer has already made a patent application for the hybrid, with ...

 
Alpine Electronics Launched its 1st iPod Digital Media Station
Alpine Electronics Launched its 1st iPod Digital Media Station

22 May 2009, 14:07 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Alpine Electronics (UK automotive mobile media manufacturer) announced that its first Double-DIN ScrollView touch control Digital Media Station (called the iXA-W404R) is now available for purchase a...