Porsche is going to build a hybrid. How about that? Yup, the Porsche 918 Spyder, which to date was only a concept car, got the go-ahead from the board at Porsche. They already have over 1000 people on a buyer’s list. This is a 500hp 3.4-liter V-8 car that gets 78 mpg, has a 198… Continue reading Porsche going Hybrid with the 918 Spyder
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GPS Angel V4 warns you when approaching dicey intersections
The GPS Angel V4 is a red light camera and speed camera warning system that you place on your car’s dashboard. It uses GPS to figure out where your car is and maps that against the built-in database of over 6000 known red light camera and speed camera locations, and warns you when you’re approaching… Continue reading GPS Angel V4 warns you when approaching dicey intersections
Heads-Up Displays get Small with Holographic Projection Tech
Head-up Displays (HUDs) are not exactly a cutting-edge technology any more. However, they still demand a great deal of space. A new HUD based on holographic projection could be squeezed into a space as small as a car’s side mirror. Just imagine being able to see additional data, graphics or other warnings overlaid on what’s… Continue reading Heads-Up Displays get Small with Holographic Projection Tech
Viper Smart Start iPhone app – Remotely Start Your Car
Well your AT&T coverage and reliability may not be very good, but hey at least your iPhone is one amazing little smartphone. Automotive gadget maker Viper has taken advantage of that fact to create an iPhone app called Smart Start that pairs with one of their Remote Start products to let you start/stop/lock/unlock your car… Continue reading Viper Smart Start iPhone app – Remotely Start Your Car
Wagan Heated Magnetic Massage Seat Cushion for your Car or Home
The mercury has already started to drop across most of the North American continent and you may be dreading another winter of getting into your cold car every morning to go to work. If you opted to save $10,000 or more for a cheaper car that doesn’t have heated seats, then you might consider just… Continue reading Wagan Heated Magnetic Massage Seat Cushion for your Car or Home
The Lexus LF-A may become a reality
According to some leaked images and specs, the Lexus LF-A could become a reality next year in time for a 2011 model. Specs: “The LF-A is powered by a 4.8 liter V10, capable of delivering 560 horsepower at 8,700 RPM. 0-60 time has been clocked at 3.7 seconds and its top speed is a staggering… Continue reading The Lexus LF-A may become a reality
Toyota working on anti-drunk driving technology
In much the same way that certain diseases have been eradicated and we as a society have shed them from our collective consciousness, so one day we may forget that drunk driving was ever the scourge it is today. More than a few companies are working on solutions that will aid in this quest. Toyota… Continue reading Toyota working on anti-drunk driving technology
Blueant Supertooth 3 Hands-free Bluetooth Speakerphone
The BlueAnt Supertooth 3 handsfree speakerphone takes car speakerphones to another cool level. The most interesting feature is that the S3 announces the name or ID of the caller when you get a call and you just have to say ‘OK’ to accept the call. Totally hands-free. The Supertooth 3 connects to your cell phone… Continue reading Blueant Supertooth 3 Hands-free Bluetooth Speakerphone
Lexus HS 250h – hybrid eco-vehicle
This is one of our pricey gadgets, but boy is it a nice one. Lexus has just launched a brand new hybrid model, the HS 250h. You’ll probably have seen TV ads already, and will notice ads showing up in print and on billboards soon. The ad campaign’s slogan is “Hello Someday” as in someday… Continue reading Lexus HS 250h – hybrid eco-vehicle
Electric car maker Tesla makes a profit
Upstart and upscale electric car maker, Tesla Motors, made a profit of $1M in July based on sales of $20 million. Solid and good news that the electric car industry could actually make a go of it. Granted, these are not GM or Toyota sized sales figures, and Tesla is making a pricey product, it’s… Continue reading Electric car maker Tesla makes a profit