Get In Sync with your Vehicle

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Being introduced in the F-150 as work station on the go Fords in dash Microsoft Sync computer will make life a little easier when you’re out in the field.
The system will use Sprint broadband and Garmin GPS, a wireless keyboard comes standard with option to purchase a wireless Bluetooth Printer, and there is a USB port built in to the dash unit compatible with memory sticks or MP3 players.

Microsoft, Sprint, Garmin, Magneti Marelli, and DeWalt

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Ford have went with the best in quality recognized names to put this unit together to ensure a dependable and practical piece of equipment, offering a fully functional internet explorer, word processor, spreadsheet, and a neat program that keeps track of your DeWalt tools.
System also has the standard features of their already successful Sync voice activation system for hands-free calling and music play list navigation.

3 Wheel Lotus?!?

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Yeah, THREE wheel! This all electric two-seater is as fast as a BMW M3 and apparently due to be released in the U.S. next year! You’re gonna wanna see this.

156mph would be a rush in this

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Weighing in at only 700kg the Alias produces 320hp and 557 torque, will hit 60 from a standstill in 5.7 seconds, and top out at 156mph.
This collaboration between Lotus and Zero Air Pollution – a Californian company, will be powered by an electric motor at each wheel and get around 100 miles out of each charge.

Neat but not really practical in the U.S.

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Don’t quite know what we’re suppose to do with the 100 mile range but if you’re in the market for a work commuter that will still give you the opportunity to use the HOV lane and you have a spare $30,000 then the Alias may be the perfect vehicle for you.

A Beautiful Bat Mobile

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I know nothing at all about this car other than I like it! I found these images online but no detail on the car. If anyone has any details or knows where I can get further info, please pass it along.

Hoping someone just photoshop’d the Peugeot badge on

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I do like this concept car but I have to be honest, I’m struggling with the fact that it’s French.
The fact that it is a Peug

For your veiwing pleasure, the unveiling of the new Acura concept delivered an awesome looking coupe that almost has the look of the Cadillac XLR Roadsters boxier rearend, but still holds true to the Acura look we’re familiar with.

Humbled

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I recently wrote about the Peugeot Prana concept, I also joked about the fact it had a Peugeot badge on it and said that we’d never see a physical version because of that fact.
Well thanks to a reader - aalmada, I’ve been humbled and now have a new respect for the French auto maker.

Competition

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Peugeot offer budding designers an amazing opportunity to design a vehicle of the future, it may not make the production line but they do make a working concept that is displayed at auto shows around Europe,

Winners

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Images I found over at gizmag.com, just a few that made the top ten.

Toyotas Small IQ

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Smart Car with a 3rd seat Toyota intend to deliver the production version of at next months Geneva auto show, sporting a 1.0L engine to push along to 3 meter city car.

Toyota Press Release 2/13/08:

iQ represents a break-through in compact urban transportation. For a first, up to three passengers can be comfortably seated in a compact urban vehicle at sub three metres in length, and additionally have enough area to accommodate a child or luggage.
The spaciousness of iQ is a result of its ingenious packaging, which was created by six space-saving but inter-linked engineering innovations that represent a revolution in Toyota’s automotive vehicle development. Infused with Japanese design elements, iQ is a radical change in vehicle design as well as environmentally friendly transportation, and away from the belief that small cars are basic and less safe.

Sporty Hybrid

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Honda have announced that the sporty CR-Z will move from the concept stage to the production line in 2009, obviously a modern view of the popular CRX hatchback first seen in the 80’s, though Honda insist it’s not.

Compact Renaissance Zero, or CR-Z for short

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No details on the specs as yet but it’s expected to share the same powertrain as the current Civic Hybrid, I believe this will be a move in the right direction for Honda as they have nailed their design theme of ‘Hi-Tech and Sporty’ though I’m sure we’ll see a slightly different version come 2009.

The new PS3 styled chrome faucet from designer Jean Nouvel brings the gamer lifestyle to the bathroom. Now when you’re done playing your PSP while dropping bombs, you can wash up with a faucet that has PS3 style buttons. Although when I look at it all I can see are potential fingerprints all over my new faucet.

Grossed out by those nasty germ-covered flush handles? With the FootFlush hands-free toilet flusher, you’ll never have to worry about that again. The FootFlush easily attaches to any standard toilet by clipping onto the chain inside the tank. A wire runs to the pedal on the floor and you just step on the pedal to flush.


The FootFlush is ideal for potty training, kids who won’t flush, seniors or people with mobility issues or back problems, germaphobes, and lazy people. Requires no batteries or electricity. Available in “classic” and “fun foot-shaped” flusher.

This laser mouse features a 1600 dpi sensor and four Windows Office quick access keys at the top: Scroll Up & Down, Close and Switch Application.

Features:

• Ergonomics design
• Programmable buttons
• Unique ball shape 3D scroll wheel
• 1600 dpi Laser tracking engine
• 4 Windows Office function quick access key
• Support OS: Windows Vista, XP, ME, 2000
• Dimension: 117 x 70 x 35mm
• Weight: 110g

The USB Office Laser Mouse is yours for $17 over at the USB Geek website.