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Toyota FT-EV : The Complete Electric Vehicle

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:13:21 +0000

The FT-EV concept shares its platform with the revolutionary-new iQ urban commuter vehicle. Toyota’s FT-EV concept imagines an urban dweller, driving up to 50 miles between home, work and other forms of public transportation, such as high-speed rail.

Worlds First Internet Car Radio by Blaupunkt

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:09:04 +0000

Its the time when the worlds first barriers are broken again and again - its time for the CES. Blaupunkt along with miRoamer have announced the worlds first internet car radio allowing drivers to access the limitless source of music - the internet, while on the road.

The Computer that thinks its a Car

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:02:54 +0000

We have seen car computers and we have seen computers that are designed (housed in) car shaped bodies. But what we havent seen is a computer that is so obsessed with wheels, that it thinks its a car!

Eight Wheeled Hybrid powered by Eight Engines

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:34:56 +0000

This wonder of Eight has a cost of USD$255,000 and its eight wheels are each powered by an individual electric motor. This allows the Eliica to go from 0 to 60 in a mere 4 seconds. Another 3 seconds and you are cruising in excess of a 100 miles per hour.

President Barack Obamas Ride

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:36:54 +0000

Ever wondered what the latest American president will have as his ride? Obviously its a limo, but this short video shows us just how cool its going to be. They also show us how presidential rides have progressed through history.

Honda announces Special Girly Pink Bling Car

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:32:24 +0000

The ongoing CES may have taken up most of our attention and headlines, but surely that does not mean that we would ignore the auto sector. The annual Tokyo Auto show kicks off soon (next week) and we have a preview of whats going to be there on offer. The highlights include the Honda S2000 in its latest avatar and the Honda crossroader (Zest Spark) which looks uber-delicious.

Pumpkin Power : Calabash protects Skulls in Nigeria

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:56:58 +0000

Dried Pumpkin Shells or Calabashes which are generally used to carry liquids are now being used as helmets in Nigeria. Its one thing to know that the common man is protesting against the rule of law because it costs them USD $30 to buy one , but its entirely another thing to use a calabash to avoid black magic. For you see, the potent witches in Nigeria are adapt at using juju to gain mind control over the innocent helmet wearer.

Motorola unveils Greenest Handset ever : Motorola W233

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:39:48 +0000

The most eco-friendly handset prize would undoubtedly go to Motorola for creating a cell phone thats made out of recycled materials. Motorola promises that the phone has been made entirely from carbon neutral materials / sources. The W233 has a 128X128 pixels screen (1.6 inches) and can take up to 2GB microSD memory.

Audi R8 V10 - The First all LED car

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:35:44 +0000

The benefits of LED lighting are there for all to see. No more having to run around replacing bulbs or lights which have dimmed down or blown off , not to say that the lighting ends up looking a hell lot better too. Unlike some other cars that promised LEDs and only meant that the headlamps would be replaced, the Audi R8 V10 has managed to go in for LEDs literally all over the car - inside and outside.

Porsche takes over Volkswagen

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:45:24 +0000

The recession is clearly exerting its toll over corporates and nowhere is it more pronounced then the automobile sector. The banking sector is a topic for another day. The takeover is possible by Porsche buying up 50.76 percent of shares in VW as opposed to 42 percent earlier.

Car Computers making themselves felt in 2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:14:22 +0000

Car Computers became a reality some time back. However they never made it to the mainstream for some reason or the other. Technology has now sufficiently advanced to make car computers affordable and smart enough for many car makers to rethink their attitudes towards introducing them as standard accessories in cars.

Skoda Octavia 2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:07:52 +0000

The Skoda Octavia 2009 is a slightly upgraded version of the on-road Octavia. Thats not to say that we are not impressed by Skodas engineering. The Octavis has to be one of the most under-expected car that has made a huge impact by its quality and engineering. Originally from Russia, the Skoda brand has never given us reason to complain and the 2009 model shows that its not going to begin now either.

Tokyo Parents keep track of kids with Train Tickets

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:38:31 +0000

In an increasingly unsafe world, Japan has often led the call for technology being used to keep track of kids and making sure that they are safe / able to ask for help when required. A simple yet extremely effective strategy is now being offered by the Tokyu Land Corp. Home owners who go in Tokyo Security home security service plan have the option to enable the Tokyu Kids Security system.

NASA outsources ISS resupply missions

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:28:34 +0000

NASA is finally taking the smarter way out. Since they are having trouble with their shuttles which have been doing duty since a long time now, it seems easier as well as cost effective to let the private companies do the work for a fraction of the cost. NASA has outsourced resupply missions to the International Space Station to SpaceX and Orbital Science.

Lotus working on an Electric Supercar

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:13:48 +0000

Its not just Chevrolet who is planning on giving us the Volt. None other than famed automobile company Lotus has announced that they too are working on an electric car. The car which will have the trademark performance that only a Lotus can achieve , will also be able to go 300 to 400 miles on a single tank. A concept is expected to make a debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March.