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Texting and driving is a Very Bad Thing. People know this and ignore it. So the iLane is here to help… at least if you’ve got a BlackBerry 8000 series or newer smartphone running BlackBerry OS 4.1 and newer.

The iLane is a device that connects to your Blackberry and can read your e-mail aloud, let you compose e-mails and operate other applications such as phone and calendar.

It plugs into the vehicle’s 12V accessory port (or cigarette lighter), so it can be easily moved between cars.

But safety costs: the device is $599, the monthly fee is $7.99 and a $39.99 activation fee.

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Where do you draw the line between trusting a teen driver and making sure he or she doesn’t get killed in an accident?

The Lemur Autovision can answer the questions concerning a driver’s habits. This keychain driving monitor records maximum speed, distance traveled and number of sudden brakes, enabling parents to see whether their child was speeding, driving to places they shouldn’t have or not paying enough attention.

It only needs a couple of minutes to install and doesn’t require professional help, so it’s one of the simplest solutions for a concerned parent.

It doesn’t address the issue of the lack of trust, though; it’s up to the parents to decide on the right mix of caution and treating their children as adults in the making.

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If you could afford a Lamborghini, you didn’t buy it with pocket change, so no doubt you have some spare money left. You won’t need it all, just a measly £7000.

But hey, it’s worth it! You can get the Amosu Lamborghini key, decorated with 183 diamonds for a total of 2.02 carats. Of course it feels better than a regular supercar key, it’s got diamonds.

Don’t forget so set some money aside for the bodyguard, tough. You’ll have to carry one around if you want to keep this for more than a couple of days.

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No one likes to think of themselves as a potential accident victim, but we all know “this can’t happen to me” doesn’t work.

If you ever get trapped inside a car, you’ll want a Houdini Emergency Rescue Tool.

It comes in two versions: basic and pro. The basic Houdini features a window breaker, a seatbelt cutter, a safety whistle and a LED flashlight and is aimed at drivers (or passengers), while the Houdini Pro comes without the safety whistle, but is targeted at rescue operation workers.

The basic version retails for $24.95, while the Pro sells for $39.95. How much is your safety worth?

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A full-fledged toilet is the only car accessory someone hasn’t invented yet. Probably. Everything else is out there, as long as you have the money for it.

Coffee on the go is not enough anymore; how about a margarita? The Margarator just needs a power supply, some ice, margarita mix and tequila and it’s ready to pour out some exquisite booze. And it can use the car plug, in addition to AC/DC power… but we hope that no one takes that as permission to drink while driving.

Actually, a margarita maker in a car makes little sense regardless of details. Yes, the passengers could drink, or it could be used at some sort of high-class tailgating party… but why?

Either way, it’s $110, which is not that expensive. There’s bound to be buyers.

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Having a car means that, inevitably, you’ll make longer trips. And if a gadget lover has to spend a lot of time in the car (especially if s/he is in the passenger seat) it means they need entertainment. Laptops and mp3 players are easy enough to carry, but tend to run out of juice pretty quick.

This is where the Coffee Cup Inverter steps in. It’s a regular car charger (we all know them), but it offers 2 AC outlets and 1 USB charging port via 200/400-watt inverter, so there’ll be plenty of room for everyone’s gizmos.

And the shape is not just for design’s sake: a coffee cup-shaped object fits perfectly in the car’s cup holder, which means it will stay put at curves and sudden brakes, not go flying with gadgets in tow.

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The latest in car fashion is here. Dubious fashion, that is…

The Truck Antlers will definitely get attention on the road, but we can’t guarantee that it’ll be the positive kind. After all, your car will look like it ran over Santa’s reindeer… and you wouldn’t want to do that to poor Santa, would you?

Is $30 too much to pay to look silly?

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If you love cars so much that the sound of an engine is the first thing you want to hear in the morning (the voice of your loved one? overrated), then the Atomic Cherry Red Motor Clock is the perfect thing for you. It comes with 4 alarm sounds: V8 muscle car, V-Twin motorcycle, Turbo, and Door ajar alarm… and that last one just might be the most annoying noise in existence, so it’s bound to wake anyone up.

Beside this, it also features a weather forecast display, temperature display (via a wireless sensor) and a dimmer button. And then, of course, the awesome looks.

But it doesn’t come cheap: it’s $72, and that’s on sale.

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For cars that are too boring and too classy… the Car Decorative Wind Power LED lamp can add a little kitsch in a flash!

But hey! It’s ugly, but also eco-friendly: it’s wind-powered, which means the LED will only work while the car is moving – the higher the speed, the brighter it is. It’s easily attached with the adhesive tape included.

I don’t know why anyone would want one, but it’s only $4.99. At least you won’t feel too bad if you shell out $5 for a silly “decoration”.