Ford develops heart rate monitoring car seat
Ford has come up with a prototype vehicle seat that can monitor a driver’s heart activity, a device that could one day reduce the number of accidents and fatalities that occur as …
Toyota Friend – an in-car private social network
Toyota has announced that it will be introducing Toyota Friend, a private social network for Toyota customers and their cars. Essentially, the in-car system will offer Toyota users the means to connect …
Shell develops 0W-10 viscosity concept lubricant
Some developments on the lubrication front. It isn't due out in the market anytime soon, but it does show how going thin can achieve better fuel consumption. It's a 0W-10 ultra low …
Next Mercedes B-Class to be armed with S-Class gadgets
Concerns about emissions and economy won't be going away anytime soon, and small cars are becoming the new battleground for luxury brands. Mercedes-Benz is set to refresh its compact assault with new …
TRW develops roof-mounted airbag – to be seen in offerings by a major European automaker
TRW Automotive has unveiled a new 'bag in roof' airbag system, which it says can replace dashboard-mounted airbags rather effectively. While continuing to afford high levels of protection to passengers, the roof-mounted …
Kia planning for a Golf GTI rival with the next-gen Cee’d
A Korean hot hatch? Yes, that is what's being planned at fast growing Kia, which wants a Golf GTI rivaling halo model for its next generation Cee'd. The Cee'd is a C-segment …
Lamborghini to build a ‘daily driver’ third model
Well, such is the way the world works - one eventually has to pander to the demands which scream "daily driver," even if you happen to be making supercars. According to a …
SafetyRec iPhone app – helping drivers drive better
In Japan, the Nikkei reports that Datatec Co, a company that develops delivery truck driving-log recorders, is starting a new Internet-based service in July called SafetyRec, which scores a person's driving skills …
BMW 5-Series GT flops in America, CEO regrets using it as a replacement for the 5-Series wagon
The 5-Series Gran Turismo is one of the more divisive cars in the BMW range, and the controversy is in the looks, or more specifically, that rear end. Making its debut in …
Infiniti and Red Bull Racing considering road car project
Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti is the latest and most prominent sponsor of Red Bull Racing, and it is wasting no time in milking the potential. Infiniti has plans to collaborate with the …
Aston Martin V12 Zagato endurance racer concept debuts
Click to enlarge Aston Martin's newest collaboration with Zagato, the V12 Zagato endurance racer concept, was unveiled over the weekend at the Villa D’Este Concours in Lake Como, Italy, primarily as a …
Nissan, Mitsubishi set up JV for domestic minicar business
Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have signed a contract for the establishment of a joint venture related to their minicar business. This is a 50:50 JV that will involve …
New Audi A6 Avant – 565 litres for your luggage, or dog
The idea of a premium badged car here is of a sedan, that's what people want. But in the home continent of BMW, Mercedes and Audi, these German brands shift a big …
International Engine of the Year awards – Fiat bags top prize
The recently concluded 2011 edition of the International Engine of the Year awards saw Fiat bagging the overall engine of the year gong with its 875cc TwinAir two-cylinder turbocharged engine. The international …
Honda CR-Z Mugen unveiled – supercharged for 197 hp!
These are the first pics of the Honda CR-Z Mugen, which will make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed end of June in UK. It's the work of Mugen’s …
Renault starts production of ‘Energy dCI 130’ engine – world’s most powerful 1.6L diesel, inspired by F1 tech
Click to enlarge While the modern diesel engine is still a bit of a novelty here, it's the default engine in Europe, and is usually the volume seller in many a model …
Lada Granta – Europe’s cheapest car to debut end-2011
The title of Europe's cheapest car will soon belong to the Lada Granta, which will make its debut sometime in late 2011. Built by Russia's largest automaker, AvtoVAZ, the pricing could start …
Toyota’s Thailand plants recover from tsunami impact
The triple disaster that hit Japan in March not only knocked out auto production in Japan, but have also affected overseas plants, which still rely on Japan for parts. Earlier this month, …
Mazda SkyActiv-G 1.3 DI engine – first one to arrive
Mazda has announced that a direct-injection 1.3 litre gasoline engine called the SkyActiv-G 1.3 will be the first market example to feature its next-generation SkyActiv technologies. It is set to unveil the …
Bribespot – helping to put a ‘face’ to corruption
Bribery is pretty much a rampant, worldwide thing, and it happens in many facets of life. We can all do without it, for sure, but one way or another most of us …
