IFR developing iPod-like interface for infinitely tweakable supercar suspension settings
Race cars and many sporty street cars have had (near) infinitely adjustable suspensions for a long time now, but not so many can be so tweaked from behind the steering wheel — and none outside of an international racing series can use GPS to auto-configure themselves to best suit any upcoming corner. That&#……
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Ford to swap out spark plugs for lasers, windshields for googly eyes
Ah, yes… the future. Remember that? That magical land of flying cars, wearable chariots and Robot Apocalypse? Well, none of that has come to pass (yet!) but if researchers at Liverpool University have their way (and all indications are that they will) the next Ford you purchase will use a laser beam igniti……
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Tata Motors moves first $2,500 Nano in Mumbai
We've been following the development of Tata Motors' Nano — a teeny little car whose main claim to fame is its tiny price tag of about $2,500 — since way back when it was only an announcement. Well, today the cycle is complete: the first Nano has officially been sold to Mumbai resident Ashok Vichar……
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OnStar debuts Remote Ignition Block to shut down stolen vehicles
OnStar’s already rolled out a method for slowing down stolen vehicles once the cops have ‘em in sight, and it looks like it’s now come up with a solution for the ones that get away as well. Dubbed Remote Ignition Block, the new sevice does just what it promises and uses GPS to prevent the vehicle……
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