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Jeff Koons BMW M3 GT2 Art Car 1:18 scale model

Jeff Koons BMW M3 GT2 Art Car Scale Models Up For Sale

Buying one of BMW’s official Art Cars is near impossible as most of them have been retained by the automaker for its own museum. However, the sale of a BMW Art Car to Joe Public isn’t without precedent; you may recall that the 1979 BMW M1 Art Car was recently sold to Jonathan Sobel...

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Porsche Design P-9981 BlackBerry smartphone

Porsche Design Unveils The Ultimate BlackBerry Smartphone

For the sophisticated executive who has everything, or the geekiest of Porsche fans, industrial design group Porsche Design together with Research In Motion (RIM), the maker... October 28, 2011 by 


 
2012 Kia Rio Sedan

2012 Kia Rio: Stop/Start For One Of America's Cheapest Cars

Stop-start technology is an easy way of improving a car's fuel economy by a few MPG and lowering emissions - especially if you regularly commute in heavy traffic. However... September 26, 2011 by 


 
In-car internet

Generation Y Prefers Internet, Tech And Gadgets To Cars

For the average young person back in the 1950s, only two things really mattered: A hot date for the weekend, and a hot car to go to the local drive-in, diner or secluded... September 26, 2011 by 


 
2011 Kia Optima Turbo

Kia's Next-Gen Telematics Tech Now Under Development

The last few years have seen a step-up in in-car telematics, with more connected systems than ever now available to drivers and their passengers. Kia is currently developing... September 8, 2011 by 


 
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ

2012 Chevrolet Silverado Gets WiFi Connectivity Tech

If you've bought a truck you're probably a fan of the tough image, effortless torque and ample space afforded to you. However, just because your truck is designed for heavy... August 29, 2011 by 


 
LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog model

Mercedes Unimog Inspires Biggest LEGO Technic Model Ever

They say that you never really grow up, your toys just get bigger. If LEGO's latest Technic kit is anything to go by, that old statement is pretty close to the mark. LEGO has... August 24, 2011 by 


 
Audi A0 Monocycle Concept

Video: Audi A0 Monocycle Concept, Cooler Than A Segway

If you've always found the Segway's two wheels to be a little excessive you'll be pleased to hear Audi has come to the rescue. The A0 - A1 being a European-market minicar and... August 15, 2011 by 


 
2011 Hyundai Equus

2012 Hyundai Equus Loses iPad Manual, Goes Back To Paper

We're so used to seeing carmakers taking leaps forward in in-car technology and mobile innovations that it comes as a shock when progress takes a step back. When the 2011... August 11, 2011 by 


 
Ethernet cable. Image: Wikipedia user David Monniaux

Ethernet May Reduce Cost, Improve Vehicle Communication Tech

If ethernet brings up images of 1990s technology and its use in cars suggests a spaghetti of cables like your office, then think again. Freescale Semiconductor is one of... August 9, 2011 by 


 
Parking lot

Watchdog Tech Will Catch Dastardly Parking Lot Dingers

If your car is your pride and joy you'll know the annoyance of returning to it after a shopping trip to find that some imbecile has opened their door onto yours or carelessly... August 4, 2011 by 


 
OnStar Family Link

Don't Trust Your Teen? Track Them With GM OnStar Family Link

If you're trusting your teenage son or daughter with the car for the night it's nice to know that their journey has gone safely - or that they're actually going where they... August 2, 2011 by 


 
Nissan Carwings App for Android OS

2011 Nissan Leaf Electric Car Finally Gets Android App

2011 Nissan Leaf owners are right on the cutting edge of car technology, but so far only Apple iPhone users have been able to enjoy the full experience of controlling the... August 1, 2011 by 


 
BMW Pathfinder "micronavigation" system prototype

GPS Racing: Over 7 Million Brits Try And Beat The Sat Nav

How long will a journey take from point A to point B? To get the answer, many of us will punch the destination into our GPS satellite navigation devices which give us an... July 29, 2011 by 


 
GM's OnStar smartphone app technology

"New Message: Your Car Has Been Stolen"... With A Text

Getting text messages from friends or loved ones is always welcome. Spam messages from companies can be a nuisance. Having someone unlock and start your car with a text... July 28, 2011 by 


 
Lexus Enform Mobile App

Lexus eDestination: Program Your Sat Nav Wherever You Are

Chances are, if you're in the market for a new Lexus then you appreciate the luxury, technology and ease of use thats available to you. If this is the case, why shouldn't... July 26, 2011 by  1


 
 
 

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