Video: All-New BMW 7-Series

The Flagship model by BMW AG from Munich is not only a looker but also a performer. The car was launched in an extravagant ceremony in Moscow. But these new videos display more stuff about the cars. The added features and technologies in the new car happen to be the Dynamic Driving System, the Lane Change and Departure Warning System that steers the car right into the lane. Read more

GM working on a special windshield with infrared sensors

GM is working on developing a windshield that could enhance the vision of the driver, especially the elderly, when driving at night or during foggy days.

The next gen windshield will feature infrared sensors to outline Read more

CCD Car Camera and Recorder Kit: Show the cops you’re innocent

The police just won’t leave you alone. Why not prove them you’re innocent by showing him a photo or video of you inside the car taken by the CCD camera? Just plug the unit in your vehicle, set it up, leave it, and forget about it until you really need to view something that happened. Read more

Car safety: Vauxhall camera system can recognize speed limit signs

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. Read more

Study states alarming increase in motorcycle rider deaths

This Friday marks the official start of summer, and millions of Americans will hit the roads to head to their summer vacations. Unfortunately, for too many motorcyclists, this may also mark the beginning of another deadly summer. According to a new study conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association’s, motorcycle fatalities in 2006 increased for the ninth straight
year — more than doubling from 2,110 in 1997 to 4,810 in 2006.

The Association identifies an explosion in motorcycle sales, training shortfalls, licensing issues,
and decline in helmet use as key issues for this dramatic situation.
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Toyota Gosei 360 Degree Airbag: Protects passengers and pedestrians

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. Read more

Too hot to handle: Flamboyant Ferrari 599 GTB on Fire

This is not an instructional manual to make your Ferrari Hotter. But rather how one Ferrari got hot by itself or some unintentional assistance. This Flamboyant Ferrari 599 GTB in black burned to show true colors of its inner soul with the flames out of front hood. It self-ignited at a stoplight after the driver (who does not own the car) heard some strange noise. Read more

Wireless Car Alarm: Remotely cuts off car’s power supply

To prevent your beloved automobile from getting car napped, a security system would be sufficient. But sometimes, thieves can be really smart and before you know it, your car is nowhere to be seen. So thank the heavens for this wireless car security system. Read more

Traffic safety issues: General Motors to receive safety award

General Motors will be honored as a corporate and auto industry leader in promoting traffic safety issues. When efforts were under way to upgrade Michigan’s seat belt law, GM led the way with its continued support. As part of the national Safe Kids Buckle Up program, Read more

IIHS: 2009 Nissan Murano wins a crash test Award for safety

The new 2009 Nissan Murano has won an award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS took nine mid-size SUVs and crash-tested them, using data taken from front, side and rear impacts and the 09 Murano earned the institute’s Top Safety Pick - out-ranking even the strongest contenders, including the Hummer … Read more

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