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Cruise RP 1 Self Driving Car System |
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A start-up company called Cruise revealed today the RP-1 self-driving car system, which can be fitted on any vehicle. The Cruise RP-1 enables any car to drive itself using a Sensor Pod that gets mounted on the roof. Cruise RP-1's Sensor Pod sees the road and cars around you using a combination of cameras,... More » |
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Vilner Rimac Concept One Sound System |
| We guess most of your are familiar with the Bulgarian tuners from Vilner. They specialize in upgrading the interior of various high-end vehicles. At the last Frankfurt auto show, the Croatia car manufacturer Rimac revealed a new supercar, called simply Concept One. Apparently, Vilner and Rimac recently... More » |
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Satellite Navigation System Mocks The French |
| This video that surfaced recently on YouTube, shows a Satellite Navigation System (GPS) which is a bit unfair to French people. The voice recognition system of this car's GPS is able to select the language of the lady giving directions, based on the drivers vocal commands. All these sort of gadgets get... More » |
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Volkswagen Jetta, NMS and 2012 Beetle Get Fender Audio System |
| VW has announced today a new partnership with Fender for the development of a premium sound system for their vehicles. The models that will be equipped with the new Fender sound system include the Jetta GLI, the NMS (the new mid-size sedan) and the 2012 VW Beetle. Later, the new Fender sound system will... More » |
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New Audi Active Safety Systems |
| The Ingolstadt company has just announces that it has developed three new Audi active safety systems. Audi's three new projects involve research in Safety for Pedestrians and Cyclists, Active Emergency Braking and Driving Safety and Attentiveness. Audi's Safety for Pedestrians and Cyclists involves a... More » |
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Infiniti M37S Gastronomi |
| Infiniti has announced today the launch of their Infiniti M37S Gastronomi System - an in-car hunger monitoring system. The Japanese carmaker has developed this system because it considers dangerous to drive while hungry. The Infiniti M37S Gastronomi System includes the Connectiviti, Active Noise Control... More » |
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Mazda Urea SCR System |
| Mazda announced today that it has become the first Japanese carmaker to develop an Urea SCR System for cars. The new Mazda Urea SCR System will equip the new Mazda CX7 powered by the MZR-CD 2.2L turbo diesel engine. The new Mazda Urea SCR System is smaller than previous versions which enables it to be... More » |
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TECHART Porsche Noselift system |
| The tuners from TECHART have released a Porsche noselift system for fighting all those annoying speed humps and curbs. The TECHART Porsche Noselift system offers an extra 60 mm of clearance at the front spoiler at the push of a button with the help of a hydraulic ride-height control at the front axle.
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New Infiniti multimedia system on G37 Convertible |
| Infiniti announced today that it will debut its new multimedia system on the G37 Convertible at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show. The new Infiniti multimedia system features a touch screen, voice recognition and dashboard or steering wheel mounted controls. The new Infiniti in-car information... More » |
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Nissan West NEXCO Road Information System |
| Nissan and West NEXCO have announced today that they behave begun a joint research for an IT-assisted Road Information System. The Nissan West NEXCO Road Information System will provide road and traffic condition information to help reduce the number of accidents and improve driving comfort on expressways.
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Porsche 911 Carrera and Targa 4 Sports Exhaust System |
| The German manufacturer has announced today the new Porsche 911 Carrera and Targa 4 sports exhaust system which will become available from February 2009. The new Porsche sports exhaust system offers the driver the possibility to adjust its note at a push of a button. The new two dual tailpipe Porsche... More » |
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Honda Ecological Drive Assist System |
| The Japanese manufacturer announced the Honda Ecological Drive Assist System that helps drivers achieve better fuel economy. The new system will become available in spring 2009.
The Honda Ecological Drive Assist System features three modes: ECON Mode, Guidance function and Scoring function. The ECON... More » |
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Nissan Intelligent Transport System ITS |
| The Nissan Intelligent Transport System ITS is a new technology that combines mobile phone communications and vehicle telematics to help prevent pedestrian-related accidents. The Nissan Intelligent Transport System ITS has entered a testing stage in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. The testing of... More » |
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Honda motorcycle to car communication system |
| The Japanese brand announced that it will demonstrate the Honda motorcycle-to-car communication system at the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium event taking place at the Opel Test Track in Dudenhofen, Germany, from 22-23 October, 2008. The Honda motorcycle-to-car communication system aims to reduce... More » |
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Honda Multi View Camera System |
| Honda announced today that it has developed a new Multi-View Camera System that provides a view of the surrounding areas of the vehicle to support a more comfortable and safer driving experience. The new Honda Multi-View Camera System displays views from a number of wide-angle CCD cameras on the car's... More » |
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Aston Martin and Bang Olufsen BeoSound DBS audio system |
| Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen announced today the new BeoSound DBS audio system designed specifically for Aston Martin. The Aston Martin and Bang Olufsen BeoSound DBS audio system includes 13 speakers and a new Digital Signal Processing system.
The Aston Martin and Bang Olufsen BeoSound DBS audio... More » |
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2009 Euro NCAP Rating System |
| Following the results in recent testing the 2009 Euro NCAP rating system has been modified. The Daihatsu Cuore, Hyundai i30, Lancia Delta, Renault Koleos and the Mercedes ML class have received a five-star safety rating for adult occupant protection, but only a 2-star rating for pedestrian protection.... More » |
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Hyundai Bluetooth wireless audio system |
| Hyundai announced today their latest technology - the Bluetooth wireless audio system. The Hyundai Bluetooth wireless audio system can be connected to any media player (iPod, MP3 player, mobile phone, etc.) and can become a hands-free device with a 78 phone number storage capacity.
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Ferrari Meridian F80 Sound System |
| Ferrari and Meridian announced the launch of a new all-in-one digital sound system. The Ferrari Meridian F80 Sound System includes a CD/DVD player, AM/FM and DAB radio, and is compatible with any type of MP3 player including the iPod.
The Ferrari Meridian F80 Sound System's body is made from lightweight... More » |
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Vauxhall Insignia Front Camera System |
| The Vauxhall Insignia Front Camera System that features Traffic Sign Recognition and Lane Departure Warning will be available as an option on the new sedan and will also equip future Vauxhall/Opel models. The Vauxhall Insignia Front Camera System has a dual function: the Traffic Sign Recognition function... More » |
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