tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:19:50 +0000http://blog.automotiv8.com/noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)Blogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846.post-8748146924116632406Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:19:00 +00002008-12-24T10:19:50.764-08:00If you are considering Lambo-doors for that 1992 Civic hatchback of yours, think again my starter-pimp friends. Check out this disappearing door concept:Disappearing Car Doors: A Revolutionary Concept in Car Technology & Design Don't get caught ridin' dirty. http://blog.automotiv8.com/2008/12/disappear-bling-doors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846.post-3633869941182720150Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:30:00 +00002008-12-22T20:30:49.196-08:00This tool doesn't work on a car: Dumb Racer Fails to Ghost Ride Video http://blog.automotiv8.com/2008/12/ghost-ride-simp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846.post-2744590270320912273Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:20:00 +00002008-01-20T15:20:36.888-08:00Ok, it looks like the bastard child of a LeCar and a mini-van, but it runs on compressed air (which means 0 emissions). Top speed of about 70mph and will travel about 125 miles on a single tankful. They are also working on a hybrid that would be able to go from LA to NYC on a single charge. psssst. Here is a video about the Air Car. http://blog.automotiv8.com/2008/01/like-it-riding-on-air.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846.post-6438539912137666555Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:57:00 +00002008-01-20T09:57:26.438-08:00Researchers from the University of California Los Angeles are working on a wireless communication network that will allow cars to talk to each other, simultaneously downloading information in the shape of road safety warnings, entertainment content and navigational tools. (Via The Guardian.)http://blog.automotiv8.com/2008/01/cartorrent-connecting-drivers-in-peer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846.post-6988016293259867629Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:10:00 +00002008-01-02T19:11:57.480-08:00The CarCapsule is a clear vinyl bubble that seals your car, truck, boat or motorcycle away from the elements and keeps it looking fresh and new. Dust, dirt, moisture and insects are locked out, but a built-in fan circulates filtered air within the bubble to eliminate that musty, damp smell that can ruin your stored car. The super-tough vinyl bubble is made from an anti-static, 10 mil PVC. The http://blog.automotiv8.com/2008/01/carcapsule-is-clear-vinyl-bubble-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846.post-1034638351141894916Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:33:00 +00002007-12-31T23:33:00.651-08:00Two young Britons, Andy Pag and John Grimshaw, have traveled more than 4,000 miles across the Sahara using chocolate as fuel. Read the full article: Chocolate Fuels Truck Across Sahara Desert http://blog.automotiv8.com/2007/12/cruising-hershey-highway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846.post-6657737014018416836Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:28:00 +00002007-12-31T23:28:24.354-08:00With a biodiesel-burning jet turbine installed, this Hummer H3 can get 60 mpg with double the horsepower and half the emissions. Read more here http://blog.automotiv8.com/2007/12/60-mpg-hummer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846.post-2201810054695138472Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:32:00 +00002007-12-31T22:38:58.536-08:00Ford and Microsoft have collaborated on an integrated music/phone system for the 2008 line of Ford vehicles. About Sync: The voice-activated mobile phone and digital music system for your car. http://blog.automotiv8.com/2007/12/about-sync-voice-activated-mobile-phone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846.post-5750248334167243213Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:55:00 +00002007-12-28T20:56:11.879-08:00An EcoModder named "basjoos" took about $400 in readily available hardware store items, and 250 hours of his time spread out over the past 2 years to turn his 1992 Honda Civic into what he calls "the Aerocivic" (an ugly as sin vehicle that gets 95mpg.) Ok, so it's ugly, but this still pretty much kills the automotive industry claims that it can't be done. Imagine what $800 and a Prelude would http://blog.automotiv8.com/2007/12/92-civic-that-gets-95mpg-meet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846.post-6506997435695647268Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:33:00 +00002007-12-27T22:07:17.660-08:00Are the days of the muscle cars behind us? Hope not! Check this out: 35 MPG Standard Will Kill the Muscle Car? Uh-Huh. Sure. | Autopia from Wired.com http://blog.automotiv8.com/2007/12/will-muscle-cars-work-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846.post-115932250106219410Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:55:00 +00002006-09-26T20:10:05.456-07:00 Dash Navigation™, Inc. today demonstrated the first automotive navigation device that connects people to the information that empowers them in their cars. The Dash Express™ uniquely leverages two-way connectivity and the network of other Dash devices to provide commuters with the best routes based on current traffic conditions. For more information, check out www.dash.nethttp://blog.automotiv8.com/2006/09/dash-internet-connected-au_115932250106219410.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32976846.post-115756889341870368Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:48:00 +00002006-09-06T11:58:57.360-07:00Bridgestone is about to release a tire pressure monitoring system that uses wireless sensors embedded under the tire rim to send tire pressure and temperature to a handheld device. If tire pressure is too low or too high, an alarm will sound. From the TGDaily.com blog: "According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, tire blowouts caused by under/ over - inflated tires contributehttp://blog.automotiv8.com/2006/09/kick-your-tireswirelessly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bryan Wills)