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MyMazda App Now Available For Android Smartphones
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Good news Android users and Mazda owners – you can now download Mazda’s MyMazda app. The MyMazda app had previously only been available for iPhone users, but now Android smartphone users can use this app to get real-time information about their vehicle. This free app updates you as to service offers personalized to your car,…
Travel In Style With Maserati and FENDI’s Travel Kit Capsule Collection
FENDI and Maserati have partnered to bring you the new leather and accessories Travel Kit Capsule Collection. Designed by Silvia Venturini Fendi, the Travel Kit Capsule Collection is made using black Cuoio Romano leather that is adorned with Selleria stitching. Each item in the collection comes with numbered oval sterling silver plaque that is engraved…
Research Suggests Women Don’t Park As Well As Men During Driving Tests
When it comes to which gender is the better driver, the battle continues to wage on. And with new data released by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), both sides have new ammunition, but it looks like men might have won this round. The DSA looked at driving tests taken between 2010 and 2011. It shows…
GM and NASA Develop Robotic Gloves for Auto Workers and Astronauts
General Motors and NASA have once again joined forces, and the result is an innovation that benefits both astronauts and auto workers. The Human Grasp Assist device – otherwise known as K-glove or Robo-Glove – will help astronauts and auto workers reduce the risk of repetitive stress injuries while helping them do their jobs. The…
Tag Heuer’s Racer Smartphone Inspired by Formula 1 and GT Racing
If you want a phone that says “I’m too good to take your call,” Tag Heuer’s new Racer mobile will let you screen your calls in style. Although Tag Heuer is best known for making luxury watches, the company has turned its attention to the lucrative handset market. Inspired by Formula 1 and GT racing,…
Ford Suburban Dictionary Makes It Hip To Be Square
We admit to spending many an unproductive hour on Urban Dictionary. Sure, it’s a great way to waste some time, but we always learn a few new things as well. That’s why we were pleased to hear that Ford is following suit with its own “educational” resource, the “Suburban Dictionary.” Teaming with Christian Lander, author…
Vintage Jaguar Repurposed As a Cool Bookcase
When it comes to reusing and recycling, this vintage Jaguar repurposed as a bookshelf isn’t just a cool eco-idea, it’s also a great way to get people interested in reading. Brought to us by Dutch design studio Denieuwegeneratie, the Jag bookcase is featured in “Dutch Mountain,” which is an eco-friendly house built halfway into a…
Dodge Viper Convertible Limousine to Debut At Sam’s Town 300
Making its debut at the Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR race in Las Vegas this Saturday, a one-of-a-kind Dodge Viper convertible limousine will be taking the first lap around the track. The Viper limo comes courtesy of Unique Movie Cars, a company that also rents out the Dumb and Dumber Mutt Cutts van and KITT from…
Motorized MotoBuildz 3D Car Model Kits Make Puzzles Cool Again
You may have thought that puzzles were pretty lame, but we’re sure that GreenLight Toys’ MotoBuidz 3D Car Model Puzzles are going to change your mind. The MotoBuildz Kit pieces are made from durable foam pieces and come with plastic wheels and metal axles. There’s no glue or paint required – you just snap the…
Southeast Toyota Offers College Students a $1,000 Rebate
Toyota is giving college students a sweet graduation present – a $1,000 rebate off a new car. This rebate will come in handy, especially now that you have all those student loans to pay off. Running through Jan. 2, 2013, the rebate program will be available to students that meet certain education requirements. Open to…
Ford and Facebook Hackathon Generates New App Ideas For SYNC System
Recently, Ford and Facebook engineers got together for a 24-hour “Hackathon” at Facebook’s Palo Alto campus, brainstorming new ways to socialize the car with one of the world’s most popular social media platforms. This hackaton (it’s a brief, intense coding event with no restrictions that brings programmers together to create breakthrough technology) was the inspiration…
MINI Roadster Excess Material Used in Fashion Line
Not only does it feel good to recycle, it looks good too, thanks to the launch of MINI‘s Carmina Campus bags. Part of the capsule collection, the Carmina Campus bags are made from colour samples, material offcuts and other leftovers from the production of the new MINI Roadster. Designed by Ilaria Venturini Fendi (the daughter…
2012 Women’s World Car of the Year Short List Announced
The 2012 Women’s World Car of the Year short list has just been announced, and women motoring writers from around the world will begin voting for their top picks. Cutting a list of contenders from 300 down to 32, judges will now allocate points to the nominated cars that fall into four categories: Family Car,…
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Limousine For Sale
Have you ever asked yourself: “Hmm, I wonder what a limo made just for soccer moms would look like?” The wondering is over – cast your eyes on the 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Limousine. This beauty (or beast), depending on your perspective, is available for sale in Plaistow, N.H. There are a couple of questions…
Volkswagen Bus-Style Bunk Bed a Dream Come True
While we’re on the theme of VW décor, we’d like to introduce you to a piece that will have your kids begging to go to sleep — it’s the Volkswagen Bus-inspired bed. The creation of Instructables user Uptonb, this bunk bed was made as a housewarming gift for his very lucky three-year-old nephew. The top…
Subaru Animates Your First Car Experience
You never forget your first car, it’s special. Now Subaru wants you to share your story. As part of its 2012 Subaru Impreza campaign, the automaker has launched FirstCarStory.com, a cool site that lets you tell the story of your first car with animation. Using an animation generator, you’re able to lovingly recreate your first car…
2,983 Nissan Muranos and Rogues Recalled for Faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring
Nissan has just announced that it is recalling 2,983 2012 Murano and Rogue models that were manufactured from November 23, 2011 through to January 11, 2012. During the assembly of these 2012 Murano and Rogue vehicles, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) was not activated. As a result, the system is unable to warn the driver…
Rent a Car from Your Neighbor with Getaround Car Sharing
If you live in Portland, Ore., you can make some extra cash renting your car out thanks to the Getaround car sharing program. After receiving a grant for studying people’s car sharing behaviors, Getaround is offering Portland car owners $300 to add their vehicle to the service and report back regarding their experiences. To get…
Study Finds Women Better At Buying Cars Than Men
When it comes to car shopping, it turns out that men have quite a bit to learn from women. And no, it’s not because women, for the most part, love shopping – according to recent studies, it’s because they do their homework, ask questions and are more level-headed. “Men tend to rely on what is…
Chrysler Adds Items To “Imported From Detroit” Collection
It’s time to update your look with a few of the new items from Chrysler’s “Imported from Detroit” collection. Boasting fresh new graphics, these new items include clothing, outerwear, hats, tote and messenger bags and some stuff for the kids too. Everything in the collection was made in America and all are adorned with the…
Kidz Gear Wired Headphones Are a Must-Have on Road Trips
Keeping kids entertained on road trips is fairly simple these days. You can download a movie or a game on your iPad and your kids will stay quiet so you don’t have to put up with endless “are we there yet” questions. Unfortunately, Apple’s standard headphones aren’t necessarily made for children and their little heads….
2012 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX SUVs Recalled Over Fuel Leak
A recall of 2012 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX sport-utility vehicles has just been announced. According to American Honda Motors, about 8,709 Pilot and Acura SUV models have “vent shut float (VSF) valve” issues. If left unattended, the faulty VSF valve could cause a fuel leak, which means an increased fire risk. If you drive…
Make Cars Mini With The Squash My Car App
Need to kill some time? Have an urge to crush some cars? There’s an app that can help you do both – Squash My Car. Available to download for iPhone and Android phones, the Squash My Car app lets you turn a run-of-the-mill, normal-sized car into a pint-sized version. All you have to do is…
Imperial AT-AT Volkswagen Van Channels the Dark Side
It looks like someone used the force (for good, not evil) to create this Imperial AT-AT Volkswagen Van. Capable of crushing rebel forces or chasing kids off of your lawn, this AT-AT Volkswagen Van looks like it’s ready to restore order in the neighborhood. It does raise some concern – any kind of battle that includes violence…
