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Gran Turismo 5 Red Bull X1 Prototype Officially Revealed [Video]
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Back in September, we were teased with Gran Turismo 5’s ultimate car – Red Bull’s X1 Prototype. Then we found out that Sony was just teasing us on Gran Turismo 5’s release date. In a bid to keep up interest and try and make us believe GT5 will ever arrive, they’ve released the official photos…
Free AAA TripTik App Offers Directions and Much More
Do you have room on your iPhone for more app? You’ll want to make room for the AAA TripTik Mobile, a free app that offers small-screen navigation. You don’t have to be an AAA member to get it (but being a member gets you access to some extra features of the app), the AAA TripTik…
EPA Proposes Fuel Economy, Emissions Standards for Heavier Trucks and Buses
Ray LaHood; the current US Transportation Secretary, declared that the NHTSA and EPA proposals are ” a win-win-win for the environment, businesses and the American consumer.”
Future BMW Technology Could Include Remote Autopark Feature
BMW has outlined a long list of new (and not so new) technologies that may be incorporated into future products. Included in the lineup is a new Autopark feature that would allow the car to park itself after the driver has left the vehicle. While automakers like Lexus and Ford have systems that allow the…
Klutch22 App Lets You Find and Connect With Other Cars on the Road
Think of the Klutch22 iPhone app as social media for your car. This cool new app hooks you up to a web community via the iPhone that lets you search and find your favorite rides close to you. You can also log in your ride so others can find you. It’s a real-time car positioning…
Automakers Switching Oil to Improve Efficiency
That robust formulation is also designed to improve heat resistance and the reduce risk of thermal breakdown under high heat situations – i.e. turbocharged and supercharged engines.
Need to Know What Tire Pressure You Should be Running? There’s an App for That
Yes we know, there seems to be an app for everything these days, but TyreSafe’s contribution to the ever-growing iPhone App Store is a nice freebie. You can simply install the app to your phone, enter in your vehicle’s information and it’ll let you know the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire settings in both psi and…
Need a Radar Detector? There’s an App for That
OK, so you can’t actually download an app to your iPhone that lets it operate as a radar detector. The iPhone may do a lot, but it isn’t all powerful. No, this product is probably more of a novelty than a necessity, but it’s definitely cool to see where technology and in-car integration is going….
ABT Sportsline Makes ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ YouTube Series
We’ve seen some really clever stuff coming out of online video production these days, but Audi-tuner ABT Sportsline may have just taken the prize for innovative design and viral marketing. For those that remember the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books, the concept is similar – just in an interactive and virtual environment. Essentially ABT Sportsline…
General Motors Lists the Top 10 Tracks to Test Your Car’s Stereo
Picture this: It’s Sunday, the early dawn hours and you’re cruising down an empty country road. You already know what’s under the hood of your new acquired ride, but you’ve yet to test what your new car’s stereo can do—save for the constant chattering of talk radio. It’s time for a little speaker blast, you…
BMW Launches Project-i Website to Launch Dialogue on Electric Vehicles
BMW is making strides and pushing forward with their Project i, a concept launched in 2007 to push sustainable mobility solutions. They’ve now launched a website, dubbed Project i Beta, which will ultimately become a sub brand for BMW, offering products and services for sustainable mobility. For those interested in the future and beyond, the…
Bentley Launches iPad App For 2011 Continental GT
Apple’s iPad has certainly become a huge success and now every company in the world has jumped on the bandwagon to reach out to as many potential consumers as possible. Bentley is one of those companies, releasing an iPad app for their new 2011 Bentley Continental GT. The app features plenty of high-res photos of…
Gran Turismo 5 Delayed Yet Again
Let’s go ahead and add Gran Turismo 5 delays alongside death and taxes as life’s certainties. Taku Imasaki, Producer over at SCEA has posted the following information up on Sony’s official Playstation blog: “We can confirm that Gran Turismo 5 will not be available this November 2nd, but the game’s release will be coming this…
Google Admits Its Been Testing Cars That Drive Themselves
Did you ever see one of the Google street view cars? Was it driving itself? We’re sure you would have done a double take if you saw a Toyota Prius with a funnel-like cylinder on the roof. This car is a project of Google – it’s been under wraps, yet at the same time in…
Mercedes-Benz Offering iPad Integration for Headrests
Not to be outdone by fellow luxury sedan manufacturer BMW, or aftermarket manufacturer, Brabus and their iBusiness, Mercedes-Benz has decided to outfit their line of luxury sedans with an iPad integration conveniently located on the headrests for passenger use. The headrest-mounted iPad dock is similar to BMW’s offering and will allow rear seat passengers to…
MINI Connected Changes the Music To Suit Your Driving Style
Do you even notice that the music that you’re listening to affects how you drive? Now, MINI has taken infotainment systems to the next level with the MINI Connected system – a cool feature that adjusts the music based on your driving style. Just one part of the MINI infotainment systems (there’s radio MINI Visual…
Fiat Offers English-to-Italian Phrasebook App for Free to Celebrate Fiat 500’s U.S. Launch
The Fiat 500 is coming soon to the U.S., and to celebrate, they’re giving you a cool app for free. The Talking Italian Phrasebook app by Coolgorilla can now be downloaded for free in iTunes, courtesy of the FIAT 500. Offering over 500 professionally translated words and phrases in both text and audio, the Talking…
Buy a Chevy Cruze, Get a Free Apple iPad – In Canada
General Motors Canada has just announced a new sales incentive that’s sure to get folks headed to their nearest Chevy dealership. As part of the new “First to Cruze” program, customers who purchase their new Chevy Cruze before January 10, 2011 will get a free Apple iPad as a part of the CRUZECONNECT package. That…
EcoBoost Documentary Designed to Prove High-Tech V6 is Up to The F-150 Challenge
The series begins with a randomly selected engine, that’s flogged on the Dyno for 13,000 hours and subjected to the equivalent of 150,000 miles and 10 years.
Porsche Releases Classic Navigation System for Retro Models
Porsche has just announced a Classic Navigation System that blends new-age technology with old world style and is the perfect addition to your retro Porsche. The system is available from any Porsche dealership worldwide or through their online classic parts catalog and takes the place of the classic radio system. It’s straight plug-and-play and looks…
Volkswagen Incorporates Clever Audio Ad In Newspaper
We can’t honestly tell you the last time we picked up a newspaper to see what was going on inside it. But we’re guessing people out in India still start their day off by opening up The Times of India. Volkswagen did a clever print advertising campaign by incorporating an audio ad whenever someone unfolded…
Turbocharging To Become More Prolific In Coming Years
Turbocharging is moving away from the performance sphere and into the mainstream as companies seek to get more power and fuel economy from smaller displacement engines. Honeywell, a leading automotive equipment supplier and turbocharger company, estimates that by 2015, 35 million new vehicles with turbochargers will be sold annually, up from 17 million right now….
Gen Y Disinterested In Buying Cars And Driving
We’ve been seeing a glut of stories lately about Generation Y and their increasing distance from the automobile. A new study shows that while Generation X made up 21% of the miles driven in 1995, Generation Y made up only 14% of them in 2010. The usual reasons have been trotted out, like the economic…
Daimler to Unveil Electric Commercial Truck Concept at Hannover Auto Show
The result is a zero emission commercial vehicle, one rated at 3.5 ton gross weight.
