Pedigree of the Brands - A Different View of the Story... ...Many of us own cars which come from rather famous brands. Plenty of times, even if you hate to admit it, the badge is the main reason to look at a certain car and, in the end, it's the decisive reason in actually choosing the "perfect"model. OK, there ... Continue reading >
100+ years since the invention of the self-propelled car, three new engines battle for a place in the automotive future. Which one do you see in your car 10 years from now?
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With more than 50 MV Agustas gathered at the David Orgell jewelry boutique in Beverly Hills, the Swiss watchmaker recently launched a new item, the Chronoscope MV Agusta Brutale. This time piece comes in addition to the JeanRichard for MV Agusta ...
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A new Bang & Olufsen sound system was announced by the company for the Audi A5 Sportback, designed to match the sporty look of the 5-door coupe, while also providing a high level of sound quality.
The 505 watt system, tested by acoustic experts, comprises 14 ...
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The new Corrola Verso will be the first vehicle built and sold in Europe to feature a Gentex Rear Camera Display (RDC) mirror. Gentex is also shipping to the Japanese manufacturer auto-dimming mirrors for the same vehicle.
"This is the first vehicle built ...
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A new voice has been added by TomTom to its some 70 celebrity voices available for their nav system's users. Homer Simpson, the guy who, up until now, gave advice only to his children ("Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never ...
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The First iPhone App for Tracking F1 Cars in Real TimeGADGETSWith the new Formula One Timing and Track Positioning Application F1 fans can now stay up to date with what's going on the circuit when they're on the move. Developed by Soft Pauer Ltd for iPhone and iPod touch users, of course, the app allows users to simultaneously track the progress of all cars in real time on a dynamic track map which offers a variety of views of the circuit. Additionally, fans can choose the unique bird's eye view of the race. As a press release from F1's web site mentions, the data is taken directly from the official timing feeds generated at each circuit, giving the user unprecedented portable access to the information used by race engineers in the pit lane, with the added ability to track the individual driver of your choice “We're very ... >> Read more |
Any dirt bike rider knows how uncomfortable it is to remove his/her hands from the handlebars to use pull cord roll-offs and tear-offs to wipe their goggles and clear their vision. Fortunately, Redraven announced the release of a new roll-off system together with ...
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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 some computer chip will always be there to tell us "steer ...
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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 Technologies, was found as impervious to dust, dirt, shocks and drops ...
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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 manufacturer. Volvo said the function will be available on premium ...
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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. The AVIC-X710BT and AVIC-X910BT combine turn-by-turn navigation with ...
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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 Lamborghini cigar humidor. Sure, this gift will likely p**s him off ...
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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.
The bike was launched by ilovemybike.co.uk, a cycle insurance ...
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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 Gameframe simulator, as the German manufacturer had introduced it on the ...
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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 comes with a special series of its Airwolf and Skyracer chronographs ...
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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 innovation capacity and ambition to develop high performing products with ...
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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, and 30% found simple tasks like balancing much too difficult.
The ...
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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 can be individually adjusted to suit the stature of any rider. This ...
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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 all current models, in combination with BMW’s optional ...
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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 range of accessories as well.
Volvo’s models V50, XC60, V70 ...
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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 Trekkingbike were upgraded.
The Foldingbike features a patented easy ...
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