Archive for November, 2007

Sat-nav dangerous, says RAC

Posted: 29th November 2007 by Nicr in Uncategorized

Sat-nav systems such as the TomTom Go are being caught in the blast of an RAC survey that blames confusing road signs and in-car entertainment for motoring accidents. But, gadget fans, it's not our fault Confusing road signs are causing accidents, according to an RAC survey – and driver-distracting, in-car entertainment and sat-nav systems aren't [...]

Indian air-powered City Cat car prepares for production run

Posted: 29th November 2007 by Nicr in Uncategorized

The first commercial car to be powered by compressed air could be about to hit the production lines, as Indian automaker Tata Motors prepares to build ex-Formula One engineer Guy Nègre's design. We're not certain if it's the same air car that we hit just under three years ago, but if it is, it's about [...]

Reviewed: Orange snow-mobile

Posted: 26th November 2007 by Nicr in Uncategorized

To test Orange's new snow sports phone, we took it all the way to Tignes in the French alps. Did it have what it takes to survive the slopes? We ask you: what exactly is a snow-mobile? To those of you who wryly answered ‘a small powered vehicle for traversing snow', we salute you, but [...]

Alpine's in-car podestal

Posted: 26th November 2007 by Nicr in Uncategorized

Gadget of the Day: Alpine CDE-9850RiThe in-car iPod conundrum is complex no more: this Alpine lets you plug your jukebox straight into its head unit Gadget of the Day: Alpine CDE-9850RiThe in-car iPod conundrum is complex no more: this Alpine lets you plug your jukebox straight into its head unit… Full content at: Stuff.Tv

AC Propulsion converts stock Scion xB into fully electric “eBox” car

Posted: 26th November 2007 by Nicr in Uncategorized

Ever since we saw “Who Killed the Electric Car?” we've wondered when even more companies would get inspired to bring back this fantastic ride. Enter AC Propulsion, a California-based company that just debuted its eBox, a converted Toyota Scion xB with an electric engine. After you bring your own Scion, AC Propulsion will do the [...]

50GB Blu-ray disc arrives

Posted: 22nd November 2007 by Nicr in Uncategorized

Knocking down our hi-def doors like a comedy juggernaut, Adam Sandler's latest film has arrived with another exciting announcement, 50GB Blu-ray discs With today’s release of Adam Sandler’s latest comedy vehicle Click! comes something rather more special: the first commercially available 50GB, dual-layer Blu-ray disc.This should excite you for two good reasons: 1) you’re a [...]

Rinspeed and Bayer develop transparent eXasis vehicle

Posted: 22nd November 2007 by Nicr in Uncategorized

At last, the long, grueling wait has ended. We now have a transparent vehicle to match those dashing clear polycarbonate rims, as Rinspeed is teaming up with Bayer MaterialScience AG yet again to create another eye-catching vehicle. Just over two years have passed since the two collaborated on the Senso, but now their minds are [...]

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a flying car!

Posted: 22nd November 2007 by Nicr in Uncategorized

It may look like someone's fancifully stuck a pair of wings onto the side of a car, but, honestly, this LaBiche Aerospace does fly. You'll just need $175,000 to enjoy the ride It may look like someone's fancifully stuck a pair of wings onto the side of a car, but, honestly, this LaBiche Aerospace does [...]

BOSS crams USB, SD and Bluetooth into a car stereo

Posted: 22nd November 2007 by Nicr in Uncategorized

We've seen all of these fancy add-ons like USB, SD and Bluetooth show up in all sorts of separate car stereos, but BOSS is the first we've seen to get up the chutzpah to throw them all into one stereo for the ultimate in nerdy in-dash entertainment. Thanks to our complete inability to read Korean, [...]

She's electric: the 110mph SUV

Posted: 19th November 2007 by Nicr in Uncategorized

Introducing the all-electric Sports Utility Vehicle from Phoenix Motorcars. The fastest milk float in the west Electric cars? Glorified golf buggies, right? Well cast your eyes over to the left. This decaled monster is an SUV with a difference – it's powered entirely by electricity.No petrol sipping Prius-style hybrid motor here, just pure battery juice [...]