Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category

Pioneer launches new windshield GPS system

Sunday, May 13, 2012 10:48 by No Comments

Pioneer is using a new system developed by Microvision, the HUD (Head Up Display), in its new in-car GPS solution, the CyberNavi. The company expects to deliver the first units based on that technology later this year. Read More… Everything works as a complex system of augmented reality applied to a GPS, the device sends [...]

Posted under category: Gadgets, News Tags: Gps

Nordschleife 1927 Watch Marks Track’s 85th Anniversary

Friday, May 4, 2012 13:01 by 1 Comment
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Nordschleife brand has released these classic wristwatch model i celebration of the Nurburgring’s 85th anniversary. The 1972 14-hour timepiece pays homage to the famous Nurburgring 24 hours race, which is why it has a 24-hour display. The 1972 of course refers to the date of the first ever race, which was held on June 18th, [...]

Posted under category: Gadgets Tags: Nurburgring, Nurburgring 24 Hours, Watches

John Lobb Presents Aston Martin Shoes

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 19:30 by No Comments
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Like Porsche and Ferrari Aston Martin too enters the shoe business. Ferrari has partnered with Puma, Porsche with Adidas, and Aston with a British brand John Lobb. Together they’ve made the Winner Sport series, which they refer to as he ultimate lightweight driver’s shoe. In this partnership Aston brings in the style and design, and [...]

Posted under category: Aston Martin, Gadgets Tags: Aston Martin, John Lobb

FindTheBest’s Car Comparison Tool

Saturday, February 18, 2012 9:29 by No Comments

It today’s unorganized mess of information we call the internet, finding what you need can be a nightmare. The search for reliable and readable automobile information has become increasingly more difficult, until now. Read More… FindTheBest introduced a new and powerful way to find exactly what you need in a user friendly platform. FindTheBest’s car [...]

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Hands-On: Scan Your Own Car with ODBLink

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 13:40 by No Comments

Scan tools have become all the rage these days with vehicles, as more and more people wish to track their vehicles’ ECUs. You may wish to find yourself a bi-directional computer that has programming capabilities to give you greater control over your vehicle’s readings, or be content with basic a ccan tool that can read [...]

Posted under category: Articles, Gadgets Tags: ODBLink, Scan Tools

Handsfree Headset for Convertible Cars

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 7:50 by 8 Comments

Handsfree laws put your convertible-driving readers in a difficult situation.  Conventional headsets, including “noise-canceling” Bluetooth headsets and speakerphone systems, only work at low speeds or when the vehicle is completely stopped because they do not function well under high-wind acoustic situations. The NT3 (by IASUS), however, is a throat mic headset that sits around the [...]

Posted under category: Gadgets Tags: convertibles, handsfree headset, headset

GT5 Release Date – November 24th

Saturday, November 13, 2010 9:19 by 1 Comment

Grand Turismo 5 will (finally) be released on November 24th. Delay, after delay, after delay, it looks like GT5 will see the daylight one month before Christmas. GT5 will finally hit the shelves in Europe and the US on Wednesday, November 24, while Japan and Australia will have to wait a day more. This will [...]

Posted under category: Gadgets, News Tags: Grand Turismo, gt5

GM Modernizes OnStar to Battle Ford’s Sync

Monday, September 20, 2010 11:41 by No Comments

OnStar is usually known as a little blue button that one presses when face an accident and immediately need to call for help. GM’s concierge service now has offered phone and travel help, and more recently have earned the ability to send directions to navigation systems on demand as well. Read More… GM today has [...]

Posted under category: Gadgets Tags: Ford, GM, Onstar

Lanesafe Helps You Stay on the Right Lane

Friday, September 17, 2010 11:05 by No Comments

Ever drove in a country where road rules are reverse? It is very necessary to know the rules of road because they vary from country to country. So, to avoid any ticket or worst, an accident, you need to learn those rules before taking out your car on the roads. Read More… Although one learns [...]

Posted under category: Gadgets Tags: Driving, Driving Rules, Lanesafe, Reverse Road Rules

2010 Bentley accessories collection

Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:49 by No Comments
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Bentley Motors has revealed some of their new accessories for 2010 which include some very cool things such as a jewelled torch or a bespoke bucket-like child seat! But Bentley believes that the best part of this collection are indeed the new Vented Wings available for the Bentley Continental GT and GTC. Styled by Raul [...]

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Mud Flaps

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 13:51 by No Comments
Mud flaps

Whether you are just driving down the city or down the countryside there’s bound to be some punishment to your car. Some of this could be seen on the under chassis and the sides of your. Thus your car needs protection from the mud, debris or water that your wheels churn up. Mud flaps used to [...]

Posted under category: Gadgets Tags: Car Mud Flaps, Mud flaps, Mud Flaps Info

Hood Scoops

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 13:48 by No Comments
Car Hood Scoops

When you’re driving a muscle car like a mustang or any sports car chances are you drive to the max. You’re car is made for such tough punishments because it has the hardware for such a challenge. Nothing gets a car all heated up than its powerful engine component and there are cooling fans and radiator [...]

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Tail Lights / Third Brake Lights / Cornering Lights

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 13:38 by No Comments
Third Brake Lights

Stock cars come with their own tail light usually color coded to match the body of the car. Car enthusiasts go one step further. They dress up their car which includes the tail lights and other lights variation. Tail lights come in a variety of sizes, colors and design. There are sporty tail lights, serious [...]

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Car Covers

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 13:33 by No Comments
Car Covers

There are people who just can’t help having more than 1 car. That is okay if you have a garage where you could park it in and keep it in good condition. But most car owners have no choice and park it outside where the elements can damage it slowly and gradually. Early car covers [...]

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Light Covers

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 13:31 by No Comments
Light Covers

The light sets on your car can be very expensive. So imagine if you’re driving down the highway and a wayward rock hits your precious headlight, just think about the costs. Or you could be in a parking lot, either you don’t know how to park or the other driver doesn’t and you get your [...]

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