Jump start your car without the mess and trouble
Not all car owners know much about cars. And, as long as there’s people paid to know this stuff, there’s not much incentive to find out. Until you end up with a problem you need to solve and you’re clueless about the way your car works… The Closed-Hood Car Jump Starter is a very simple [...]
Audi fans now have a phone in the shape of their favorite car
If you’re an Audi fan and can find no new products inspired by your favorite car, we have a suggestion. This Touch Screen GSM Phone shaped like an Audi is… well, it has an Audi theme, though it doesn’t look like the best phone around. The tech stuff: its most impressive feature is probably the [...]
Can’t see the time? Car clock projector comes to the rescue!
I never understood why some car manufacturers put the clock in a position visible only for the driver. Is the person in the passenger seat forbidden to know the time? It’s easier for the driver to see the time if it’s on the dashboard, but that doesn’t mean a second clock isn’t needed. Since you [...]
Talking teddy bear, the future of GPS?
If you thought you had seen all that GPS devices had to offer, think again. This cuddly thing is not some kid’s toy: it’s the prototype of a talking car navigation system from iXs Research Corporation. The teddy bear doesn’t have a screen, but it uses its arms to point the way, while also giving [...]
The K.A.T. Matrix shows detailed car performance (so you can brag better)
If just knowing how fast you’re going isn’t enough and you want more details about your car’s performance, the K.A.T. Matrix 3-Axis Accelerometer is the thing for you. This smart little device can measure your braking force, cornering, horsepower, G-force, 0-60 second acceleration and 1/4-mile time/speed and can be mounted on your windshield with the [...]
Anti-sleep alarm doesn’t let you fall asleep behind the wheel
Driving when tired and/or sleepy is a bad idea, but sometimes there’s just no other option. And, if you’re a professional driver, you’re bound to make a few trips while exhausted. The “obvious” solutions like playing loud and energetic music don’t really work, so the Anti Sleep Driving Alarm offers a different and more effective [...]
New Night View system from Toyota makes sure you notice pedestrians, even in the dark
The new Night View system from Toyota aims to increase road safety for both drivers and pedestrians, by highlighting anyone on foot in the vehicle’s way. While the older Night View system superimposed the road on the windshield, the new version, seen on the Crown Hybrid, displays the road on the LCD meter. The upside [...]
‘Virtual bike’ simulator aims to improve safety
Research by a team of British students, lead by Dr. Alex Stedmon, could make motorbiking safer for everyone involved. Using a donated Triumph motorcycle, the Nottingham-based team created a simulator linked to a projection screen to give a realistic impression of being on the road. The motorcycle sways left and right pushed by four pneumatic [...]
New car emoticon lets you flip the bird without effort
These car emoticons just won’t go away. The Driving LED Emoticon and then then its hip-hop version, the Bling Unit. However, the Drivermocion probably has the most complex offer on the market, with 6 different devices each with 4-5 messages, ranging from the polite to the downright rude, with the mandatory emoticons included. You can [...]
Hit the (mini) race track with the new R/C Ferrari Replicas
These little red cars are, of course, Ferraris. Mini-Ferraris we might say, since they are 3-inch long replicas of the real thing. But, even though they’re not as impressive as a full-size car, the Nano Drive R/C Ferrari Replicas have a lot of things going for them: full control with forward and reverse/right and left [...]