If the Knight Rider GPS, iLive IP908 and Ego for Bentley are among the latest  and coolest auto gadgets, the future of such technologies means more than luxury . Ego is a highly luxurious computer notebook developed for Bentley and iLive IP908, although a standard portable DVD player, is quite innovative due to its built-in bay for an iPod, but when it comes to creativity and future technologies nothing can overcome the most spectacular and weirdest auto gadgets.



The Bluetooth Carstarter- CONNECT2CAR is a little black box that can start a car`s engine, roll down it`s windows and activate  any other electric auto part via bluetooth. The MFC interfaces over an encrypted connection  with a phone, PDA or a laptop and controls a number of eight devices.

The Ozone Air Purifier, a nifty device, is supposed to clean all unpleasant smells  from a car by releasing UV rays while producing ozone. It plugs right into the car`s cigarette lighter socket and uses blinking LED light  to announce when it`s actually working.



Another nifty device is Drive-e-mocion. It can be attached to the rear window of the car and can be programmed to display a variety of messages, in different shapes: smiling or frowning  faces or actually words.



If hip-hop is one of your favorite music styles or actually a lifestyle, you will probably choose LED Rims. Spinning rims might not be that trendy anymore, but  rims with built-in  color LED are now a reality established by the pimp fashion. We are talking about fully programmable wheels that can display any logo or text using an included software. The price ranges between 12,500 and 20,000 dollars.



Michelin`s Aireless Tires were first introduced in 2005. The Tweel tire is actually a new flexible wheel design that replaces the air pressure need, deforming the wheel to absorb the shocks. The vertical stiffness, affecting the ride comfort and the lateral one, affecting the handling and the cornering, can be optimized pushing the envelopes in new kinds of applications and towards new performances which are not currently possible for inflated tires.

The Alert Driver Wrist Band is a flexible rubber device that detects if a driver is suffering from fatigue by communicating with an RFID tag placed in the car. The measurements are based on the reaction time of the driver and if fatigue is detected, the device automatically start vibrating.  The device can be adjusted to the driver`s wrist and has memory to stay in position, to ensure that it will not fall from the owner`s hand.

The Tesla Coil Car Alarm might be called the coolest security alarm ever. It is  basically a giant Tesla Coil mounted on the top of the car`s roof that emits an electrical force field to protect the car from the would-be thieves.

Some of the above presented auto gadgets might seem cool or weird, very innovative devices, but the truth is that only few of them are useful and efficient. It`s simply at your decision what to choose...

Living in a car-crowded city is like living in hell. Of course, if you are a car driver! Moreover, since you have to use your car to get to work every morning, better stick it in your ass. I have to confess it's much better to cycle everyday. First for your health and second for your boss. You'll be able to get to work on time.

Better use the train or the bus. This way you'll save money for the new Mission One EV electric sports bike. Nowadays it's trendy to be Eco. But there is a major problem: ECO spirit is breaking your wallet!

At the TED Conference, Mission Motors revealed its all-electric two-wheels model with a top speed of 150 MPH. The lithium-ion battery keeps your ride safe for 150 miles.

Of course, the strength of an electric drivetrain is torque and the Mission One has 100 lb-ft of the stuff on offer from the first twist of the throttle up until 60 mph/

What can I say?! I see Mission One as a solution for my year 2030 daily way to work. Because now it's so expensive. Probably, if I had $10 million I would buy it as my favorite moto gadget. Mission One EV electric sports bike costs no more or less than $70 000. Anyway, its design made my day better!

More details here.

How long do you prepare a road trip for? How many times have you had unexpected troubles with your car, with the police (because of breaking the speed limit), with your dirty car (because you couldn't find a car wash in your way and the license plate wasn't visible) or just because you like to drink a little bit over the limit? The answers varies a lot between never had problems and yes, I always have problems, I should be more careful in planning my road trip.

I will tell you now what you really need for a safe roadtrip.

1. Auto escape hammer and lighted magnifer - you can use it in case of fire when you're trapped inside the car or when you dive with your car in the water (which is an extreme situation) and you're also blocked without any solution to escape.

Features:

• Chrome plated tip breaks the window


• Stainless steel razor cuts the seat belt


• Pointed metal tip punctures the air bag


• Mini light helps you to see at night


• Lighter magnifier designed to shine light on


• Emergency situation


• Closed use as high power flashlight


• Open and it lights and magnifies (2x) maps and directions

Price: $18.95

2. Radar/Laser Detector - as I said before it will help you to drive without the fear of getting ticketed for breaking the speed limit.

Price: $43.95

3. Super auto car wash cleaner - it is also great for cleaning your house and your garden, not only your car.

Features:

• Adjustable switch for water flow


• Adjustable switch ON/OFF nozzle


• Heavy duty sponge head, brush head


• Soap-powder container

Price: $19.99

4. Digital alcohol breath tester - it helps you by checking your alcohol level (because when you party you also like to drink). So, the digital alcohol breath tester is making you sure if you are safe to drive. You may also see this gadget we've spoken about last month.

Features:

• Breath tester


• LP gas detector


• Patented recalibration function by user


• Display: 20 stages of LCD


• Prevention of drunken driving

Price: $45.99

As you know I am a driver, I own a car and I am totally against even hands-free phone systems. My security when driving is more important than any other device that can disturb me. We live in an age when being on time is more important than our safety. Tell me, how many times were you in a hurry because you've been caught in traffic? Now, tell me if you use your phone to apologize for coming late at work ... when driving! I bet you do.

I've seen people reading books behind the wheel in traffic and girls looking in the mirror to put on make up when driving. Anyway, because I will tell you about the Zumba phone (first truly hands-free mobile phone), it's your brain that's distracted when you're on the phone, not your hands. I sincerely advise you to care about your safety as a driver more than your personal problems.

Now, great news! The Zumba phone offers you the world's first fully accurate voice recognition system for mobile phones. Now I am tempted to say: "So what? To my mind it's the same if you use a hands-free plugged into your phone or if you use the Zumba when driving!", but Zumba has a nice feature that allows you to send text messages using speech alone! While doing the kinky job of sending an SMS using voice recognition, your phone's data (including your contacts) is stored on a 100% secure website.

Zumba has a nice design and you can speak to your friends while it is tucked away in your jacket's pocket or in your car's boot. The secret is an ear hook type device that covers your ear. You can do everything by pressing a single button!

It really sounds revolutionary (and good for us, the drivers) but because the producer is a small company, I might be skeptic about his future.

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Usually, I don't like people who spit. Actually, spitting it's the most disgusting thing you can do in front of me. My friends know this detail and sometimes they try to be funny while I'm eating. My stomach cursed them many times.

There are guys in the world who are training their spittle for contests. While digging through the internet, I found one guy who won a contest after spitting 35 watermelon seeds into a paper cup in just five minutes. Also, I've found tutorials for people who wants to improve their speed and accuracy on doing this obnoxious thing.

If your habit is to spit every three minutes... what will you do while driving? Watch out, it has already been invented: No Spill Spit Cup.

Price: $14,40.

I’ve never been an ass-kisser. Actually, I prefer to work alone because I hate superiors. If they ever start complaining about their employees’ attitude, it’s obvious they have a problem. Let’s face the truth, is there anyone who ever felt frustrated because he did the best for his job and his boss did nothing but complain? Put two fingers up please.

I had moments in my career when I wanted to have a magic wand to close my boss’s mouth. Tell me! Would you literally ever kiss your boss’s ass for a promotion?! I never did such a thing.

When anger goes out of control, I suggest you to buy the Sound Accel Pedal. Step the pedal and you’ll feel like Michael Schumacher at Maranello. Imagine you’re driving and your boss is just crossing the street. Three levels of engine humming (loud, louder and loudest) will surround you depending on how you step the pedal.

The gadget is battery-powered and it costs $30. Ah, the device was invented by a Japanese guy stressed out by his boss.

Tell me of one little boy who would reject your offer to buy him an R/C car! Oh, nowadays children are freaking me out and be sure I will bet my monthly income for 2 out of 10. The others are keen on computers, iPhone and chewing gum.

I wish I could've lived these days when I was 6. Nothing compares (yes, like the song) to the Knight Rider R/C car. Not even the real one. I think it's the perfect gadget for my future son! But, of course, I'll play with it a little before!

Price: $49.95

Aren't car-shaped USB hubs good enough for you? You can now get parts of a car to serve as a hub.



This Wheel 4-port USB hub comes from Japan, so don't expect to understand what the product website says, but the basics are clear: it's shaped like a car wheel, has 4 ports, can be useful for people who need to plug in large objects (due to the space between the ports) and... well, you can only probably get it if you travel to Japan, but it will match your car mouse pad and car mug and car carpet very well.

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This is just another USB hub... but it's shaped like a Beetle, so that gets it an automatic mention.



Ok, it's got something special: beside the usual 4 ports (placed in the wheels this time), it can also hold a cell phone. Not the most useful function in the world, but why wouldn't an USB hub serve more than one purpose, since it's already taking up desk space? Not to mention that part about losing the phone under the papers all the time...

Retails for $12.50 on Gadget4All.com.

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If you're looking for a Christmas present for a car lover and you're stumped, here's an idea.


The RoadMice are wireless computer mice modeled after awesome cars: Chevy, Chrysler, Ford, Dodge.. there's even a Highway Patrol car! Each comes in several colors choices and they all have working headlights, just in case you lose something on the desk late at night.



As you might expect, they're not exactly ergonomic, so they're best suited for casual computer users who care more about the look than the functionality. But hey, at least they're more useful than a toy car.

Get them for $44.95 a piece on RoadMice.com.

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