German stoplights detected by car sensors
Jul 31, 2008 AUTO GADGETS, Dashboard, Top News 2
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Stoplights in Germany can now be detected by cars equipped with stoplight sensors. Audi has recently partnered with the local governments in Bavaria and installed sensors on almost 50 test stoplights.
Knight Rider-theme GPS system featuring William Daniel’s voice
Jul 7, 2008 AUTO GADGETS, Dashboard, MotoBizarre, Pimp, Top News 4
Mio Technology recently came out with a Knight Rider-theme GPS device. It used to be a rumor, but Crave just reported that it’s official. However, no word on the full details, pricing, and the availability were given.
This $289 GPS-device will feature William Daniel’s voice as previously reported. It will also feature a name database and flashing LEDs.
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Car safety: Vauxhall camera system can recognize speed limit signs
Jul 7, 2008 AUTO GADGETS, Car Safety, Dashboard
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Finally, a car system that can tell you if you’re going too fast on the road. A new camera system will be soon installed by Vauxhall, the British brand of GM, to their cars so that can recognize road signs. The still photographs captured by the camera will then be displayed in the car’s dash display.
Dashboard 2.0: K.A.T Matrix mini computer knows your car’s performance
Jun 24, 2008 AUTO GADGETS, Dashboard, Top News 5
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If you’re someone like me who lives half their life in the car and just loves to measure the performance of your car and yourself at regular intervals, then we sure haven’t been lucky with finding a suitable device for it thus far, have we? Looks like our worries can take a backseat with the K.A.T Matrix that you see up there.
Seamless integration: iPhone 3G dock for Mercedes introduced
Jun 23, 2008 AUTO GADGETS, Dashboard, German cars, Top News 4
Mercedes Benz has introduced a new cradle for the iPhone. The phone cradle is available for the Mercedes Benz C-, E-, CLK-, CLS-, S-, CL-, SL-, M- , R-, and GLK- Class models.
According to the Stuttgart, Germany-based car maker, the iPhone cradle allows seamless integration between the iPhone’s music and phone functions with the Benz’s dashboard tech infrastructure.
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ScanGauge II: Provides real time car info
Jun 18, 2008 AUTO GADGETS, Dashboard, Top News 4
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Sometimes, I drive my dad’s really old car and I hate every minute I’m driving that thing. I’m afraid the engine might die down while on the road. Checking on the dashboard will do no good either since it’s no longer reliable. I should get him this hi-tech ScanGauge II so I won’t have to worry.
Toyota Gosei 360 Degree Airbag: Protects passengers and pedestrians
Jun 10, 2008 AUTO GADGETS, Car Safety, Dashboard, New Cars .
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Sure, automotive manufacturers have been trying hard to make their vehicles to be as safe as possible, but nothing beats the airbag in saving the life of a driver. To improve standard airbags, a group of Japanese researchers now developed a 360 degree inflatable Airbag.
Car safety: Toshiba Visconti to replace side mirrors
Jun 6, 2008 AUTO GADGETS, Dashboard
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After Toyota, Toshiba now comes with the Visconti, a technology that features intelligent night vision system. This device though, actually calculates how close the other vehicles are. Recently at the 2008 Automotive Engineering Exposition held in Yokohama, Japan, Toshiba proudly introduced this technology which is now being used by Honda in their cars.
Silverline series interfaces for iPod: Now available for Volkswagen
Jun 3, 2008 AUTO GADGETS, Dashboard
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DICE Electronics has announced the release of its Silverline series interfaces for iPod now supporting selected Volkswagen models. The integration line features text display on late model Satellite compatible vehicles and a fast browsing function to ease navigation and to improve user experience. The kit is now available for MSRP: $159.99
