Kia's 6-Speed Automatic Tranny, the World's Most Compact
28 Apr 2009, 13:08 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Though regarded by many German-lovin' fanatics as some poor Asian people who can barely put together a car, let alone develop technologies, Kia have managed to come up with their very own 6-spe...
New ‘Burnout Paradise’ Packs Coming Soon
28 Apr 2009, 08:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Criterion Games, based in Guilford, UK, has recently announced new downloadable packs, Cops and Robbers’ Pack and ‘Big Surfs Island’ Premium, for the Burnout video games series. ...
Scarpar’s Off-road Powerboard Reaches Up to 60 km/h
27 Apr 2009, 13:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Scarpar, a private held company based in Queensland, Australia, found a way to please both motocross bikes and skateboard fans with its new prototype Powerboard, designed to run on any terrain, exce...
Husqvarna’s Automower 260 ACX Sends SMS for Help
27 Apr 2009, 12:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After the Automower Solar Hybrid (the world’s first lawn mower partly powered by the sun), Husqvarna presents the 260 ACX model, able to send its owner an SMS if something comes up and interru...
Carbon-Ceramic Watch by Brembo and Mecchanice Veloce
27 Apr 2009, 09:44 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Brembo, one of the biggest names in breaking systems have teamed up with Italian watch maker Mecchanice Veloce to produce the limited edition Quattro Valvole Carbon Ceramico (CCM) watch. This spe...
Cars Could Be Powered by Tequila Plant
26 Apr 2009, 16:50 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Internal combustion engines could be fueled by tequila, or at least that’s what researchers from Queensland University think, according to an AAP report via drive.com.au. Central Queensland ...
F1 2009 Video Game Confirmed, First Details
24 Apr 2009, 07:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Formula 1 enthusiasts finally have the chance to take the place of Lewis Hamilton or Jenson Button thanks to a new video game to be developed by Codemasters. The game will hit the market this autumn...
BMW Present Car-2-X Communication - Enhanced Safety via Radio Signals
23 Apr 2009, 10:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Automakers are continuously searching for new ways to protect car occupants and pedestrians and BMW's new Car-2-X Communication technology perfectly supports these efforts. The so-called AMULET...
NASCAR Branded GPS to Hit the Market
22 Apr 2009, 15:00 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Along came the moment that over 70 million NASCAR fans were waiting for. A new portable GPS device (called the Spotter) is making its debut, under the RightWay, NASCAR and Dale Jr brands. Dale Ea...
Renault to Present the "R-Screen" 3D Viewer
22 Apr 2009, 10:10 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The 2009 Laval Virtual Exhibition will be the place Renault's Information Technology Department premieres its new R-screen 3D viewer. The new device will be showcased at the stand of CLARTE (La...
Free Volvo Racing Game to be Released
21 Apr 2009, 15:58 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Volvo Car Corporation found a fun way to promote the S60 concept car, set to release on May 26. With the help of the SimBin Development Team, they hope to deliver a great experience in sound and det...
Legway, the Low Tech Segway
17 Apr 2009, 07:48 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / When the Segway first came into the spotlight, the world was amazed by the simple, yet very effective personal transportation. The world's first self-balancing human transporter, as it was call...
Lotus-Harman to Develop Noise Management Solutions
16 Apr 2009, 13:48 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Lotus Engineering, the consultancy division of Lotus Cars and Harman Becker Automotive Systems have signed an agreement for the development of new noise management solutions based on Lotus’ pa...
Ford Fights Against Scammers, Warns Users of Malicious Code
15 Apr 2009, 12:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After Chrysler warned users that some US residents have been targeted by a lottery scam aiming to steal their money and private information, another American car manufacturer starts the fight agains...
FEV to Demonstrate Dodge Caliber-Based Range-Extended Electric Concept
14 Apr 2009, 13:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The upcoming 2009 SAE World Congress will also showcase the introduction of a Dodge Caliber-based range-extended electric vehicle (ReEV) concept developed by FEV, a well-known powertrain developer. ...
Mercedes E Klasse Miniatures and Accessories
9 Apr 2009, 14:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The initial showroom success of Daimler's new Mercedes E Klasse line has inspired the German manufacturer to release a special edition of miniatures and accessories intended, as the manuf...
GM Upgrades Direct Injection Engines for Better Fuel Efficiency
8 Apr 2009, 07:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions as much as possible is one of the main tasks for the struggling American automaker General Motors who is currently facing a 60-day deadline to re...
Ecoboost Engines to Power 90% of Ford Vehicles
7 Apr 2009, 12:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / After reopening the Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 and deciding to produce there the new fuel efficient Ecoboost engines, Ford announced that it has big plans for the newcomer, as it intends on fittin...
Continental Debuts Long Mileage Drive Tire for Trucks
7 Apr 2009, 12:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Truck drivers looking for a long mileage drive tire now have the chance to benefit from a new product designed by Continental Tire North America. Codenamed HDL2, the so-called over-the-highway long ...
Apple to Develop New Car Navigation System?
30 Mar 2009, 19:36 UTC · By: Tudor Raiciu / Probably thinking about taping into a rather uncharted territory and taking into consideration the popularity of anything coming from Cupertino, Apple appears to be scrutinizing the automotive indus...