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  • Autonomous Audi TTS To Tackle Pikes Peak Rally

    Autonomous Audi TTS To Tackle Pikes Peak Rally November 9th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, November 9th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1 Comment

    Autonomous Audi TTS To Tackle Pikes Peak Rally

    We have a preview of one of the challengers that will tackle the very special Annual Autonomous Robot Race next July, a self-driving Audi TTS Coupe nicknamed Shelley.

    The vehicle gets its name from Michele Mouton, one of the most successful female rally drivers to date who played a significant part in Audi's racing history, and was developed by Audi together with a team from Stanford University.

    The goal in developing Shelley was to build an autonomous vehicle capable of completing the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in a reasonable time using rally driving techniques.

    Audi enlisted researchers from the Volkswagen Electronics Research...

    We have a preview of one of the challengers that will tackle the very special Annual Autonomous Robot Race next July, a self-driving Audi TTS Coupe nicknamed Shelley. The vehicle gets its name from Michele Mouton, one of the most successful female rally drivers to date who played a significant part in Audi's racing history, and was developed by Audi together with a team from Stanford University. The goal in developing Shelley was to build an autonomous vehicle capable of completing the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in a reasonable time using rally driving techniques. Audi enlisted researchers from the Volkswagen Electronics Research Lab to develop a safety architecture to ensure a reliable autonomous drive. The team at Stanford University, meanwhile, developed the control algorithms that enable the vehicle to drive at the limits of handling on a variety of surfaces, and lets it complete the Pikes Peak course. [Audi] Read More

  • Chrysler Offering 20 Channel Mobile TV With New Flo TV Option

    Chrysler Offering 20 Channel Mobile TV With New Flo TV Option November 4th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran's avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, November 4th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1 Comment

    Chrysler Offering 20 Channel Mobile TV With New Flo TV Option

    Starting in late December, customers of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and the new Ram Truck brand, will be able to watch many of their favorite TV programs while on the road thanks to a dealer-installed mobile TV option from the company’s accessories division, Mopar.

    Dubbed FLO TV Auto Entertainment, the new system will offer as many as 20 channels and is the first of its kind for a domestic automaker. Some of the channels will include CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, FOX News, MSNBC, MTV, NBC 2Go and Nickelodeon.

    A small antenna, similar in size to a laptop mouse, is mounted on a vehicle's roof to deliver the digital TV signal. Inside the...

    Starting in late December, customers of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and the new Ram Truck brand, will be able to watch many of their favorite TV programs while on the road thanks to a dealer-installed mobile TV option from the company’s accessories division, Mopar. Dubbed FLO TV Auto Entertainment, the new system will offer as many as 20 channels and is the first of its kind for a domestic automaker. Some of the channels will include CBS Mobile, CNBC, Comedy Central, FOX News, MSNBC, MTV, NBC 2Go and Nickelodeon. A small antenna, similar in size to a laptop mouse, is mounted on a vehicle's roof to deliver the digital TV signal. Inside the vehicle, the receiver and wiring are installed under the interior trim of the vehicle and are not visible to occupants. Signals are then displayed on the vehicle’s navigation screen or a soon-to-be released headrest or seat-top DVD entertainment system. Until now, the challenge for mobile TV has been to deliver high-quality, uninterrupted coverage in urban environments and at highway speeds. Existing mobile TV systems in the U.S. either offer limited channels or require large satellite dishes on vehicle roofs--and a large price tag to match. Mopar's suggested retail price is $629, plus installation. A one-year pre-paid FLO TV service subscription is included with installation. [Chrysler] Read More

  • Lamborghini Teams Up With Tag Heuer For New Meridiist Mobile Phone

    Lamborghini Teams Up With Tag Heuer For New Meridiist Mobile Phone November 3rd, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran's avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, November 3rd, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2 Comments

    Lamborghini Teams Up With Tag Heuer For New Meridiist Mobile Phone

    There’s usually nothing worth mentioning about a mobile phone but here’s one that will get the attention of most performance enthusiasts and luxury aficionados.

    The new handset is the latest addition to the exclusive Tag Heuer Meridiist range and its design is said to be inspired by the power and grace of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 supercar.

    The mobile phone’s official name is Meridiist Automobili Lamborghini and it’s available now at select watch, jewellery and Lamborghini stores. Additionally, production will be limited to just 1,963 units--a tribute to the year Lamborghini was founded.

    Housed in black...

    There’s usually nothing worth mentioning about a mobile phone but here’s one that will get the attention of most performance enthusiasts and luxury aficionados. The new handset is the latest addition to the exclusive Tag Heuer Meridiist range and its design is said to be inspired by the power and grace of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 supercar. The mobile phone’s official name is Meridiist Automobili Lamborghini and it’s available now at select watch, jewellery and Lamborghini stores. Additionally, production will be limited to just 1,963 units--a tribute to the year Lamborghini was founded. Housed in black titanium carbide coated stainless steel, the mobile phone is hand-assembled and composed of more than 400 mechanical components, many derived from Tag Heuer chronograph watches. The back of the device is engraved with its limited edition number while the minimalist black keyboard is customized with Lamborghini’s trademark Taurus bull on the steel central button. The display is made from 60.5 carats scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and the battery life of the handset is a claimed seven hours talk time or 28 days standby power. [Lamborghini] Read More

  • Infiniti, Porsche & Ferrari Offer Desktop Theme Gallery For Microsoft Windows 7

    Infiniti, Porsche & Ferrari Offer Desktop Theme Gallery For Microsoft Windows 7 October 29th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, October 29th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2 Comments

    Infiniti, Porsche & Ferrari Offer Desktop Theme Gallery For Microsoft Windows 7

    With studies showing that up to half of all computer owners give their personal computers a custom treatment, Infiniti, Porsche and Ferrari have teamed with Microsoft to provide brand-inspired backgrounds, slide shows, screen savers and color customization as part of the new Windows 7 desktop theme gallery.

    This is the first time that Microsoft has made the packages available to partner companies. The special Infiniti theme pack, for example, includes images of various Infiniti vehicles such as the futuristic 2009 Essence Concept.

    The automakers see this as an opportunity to help promote themselves around the globe but also as a way to...

    With studies showing that up to half of all computer owners give their personal computers a custom treatment, Infiniti, Porsche and Ferrari have teamed with Microsoft to provide brand-inspired backgrounds, slide shows, screen savers and color customization as part of the new Windows 7 desktop theme gallery. This is the first time that Microsoft has made the packages available to partner companies. The special Infiniti theme pack, for example, includes images of various Infiniti vehicles such as the futuristic 2009 Essence Concept. The automakers see this as an opportunity to help promote themselves around the globe but also as a way to emphasize the growing belief that technology is an essential ingredient for modern luxury vehicles. The windows 7 desktop theme gallery can be downloaded from http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=109286. Read More

  • Mercedes-Benz Owners Can Now Make Payments With iPhone App

    Mercedes-Benz Owners Can Now Make Payments With iPhone App October 11th, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran's avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, October 11th, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1 Comment

    Mercedes-Benz Owners Can Now Make Payments With iPhone App

    Earlier this month we saw the launch of a new Mercedes-Benz application for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch called Silver Star, which is essentially a program outlining the automaker’s Museum highlights back in Germany. Now, Mercedes-Benz Financial has launched a new program also for the iPhone and iPod Touch that allows you to make a payment on your Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

    The app is aimed at customers who have a loan or a lease with Mercedes-Benz Financial and enables users to view their account status, make a payment and get a payoff quote on their vehicles. However, even if you don’t own a Mercedes you can still use the app...

    Earlier this month we saw the launch of a new Mercedes-Benz application for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch called Silver Star, which is essentially a program outlining the automaker’s Museum highlights back in Germany. Now, Mercedes-Benz Financial has launched a new program also for the iPhone and iPod Touch that allows you to make a payment on your Mercedes-Benz vehicle. The app is aimed at customers who have a loan or a lease with Mercedes-Benz Financial and enables users to view their account status, make a payment and get a payoff quote on their vehicles. However, even if you don’t own a Mercedes you can still use the app to check out the brand’s full lineup, find the nearest dealer or get driving directions. The free application is available at www.itunes.com/appstore and customers first have to register at www.mercedes-benzfinancial.com before they can use it. According to Mercedes-Benz Financial senior marketing manager Michael Kanzleiter, nearly three-quarters of Mercedes owners use a smart phone and a third of these use Apple products. However, a similar application designed for Blackberrys will be available within the next six months. [AutoWeek] Read More

  • Mercedes-Benz Fans Unite With Silver Star iPhone Application

    Mercedes-Benz Fans Unite With Silver Star iPhone Application October 1st, 2009 By Viknesh Vijayenthiran's avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Author, October 1st, 2009 Viknesh Vijayenthiran 3 Comments

    Mercedes-Benz Fans Unite With Silver Star iPhone Application

    Mercedes-Benz has launched a new website that offers information and several applications featuring classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The dedicated website allows users to navigate the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Classic Center, Archive and Collection, Young Classics, Mercedes-Benz Clubs and Classic Magazine menus, however, the star feature is a new iPhone application.

    Called ‘Silver Star’, the new app has been designed for both the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch and features up to 64 racing legends--from the first Silver Arrow of 1934 to the 2008 world championship car driven by Lewis Hamilton.

    Most of the cars featured in this app can be...

    Mercedes-Benz has launched a new website that offers information and several applications featuring classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The dedicated website allows users to navigate the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Classic Center, Archive and Collection, Young Classics, Mercedes-Benz Clubs and Classic Magazine menus, however, the star feature is a new iPhone application. Called ‘Silver Star’, the new app has been designed for both the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch and features up to 64 racing legends--from the first Silver Arrow of 1934 to the 2008 world championship car driven by Lewis Hamilton. Most of the cars featured in this app can be seen in original size on the banked display of racing cars in the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Other features available through the website include the ‘Classic Live’ function, where all the Web 2.0 activities of Mercedes-Benz Classic are grouped on one page--any Twitter, Facebook and Flickr fans will be able to spend countless hours here. Head over now to www.mercedes-benz-classic.com to see what else is on offer. Read More

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