Posts Tagged ‘Sat Nav’
Click above for more spy shots of the G8 GXP from G8 NationAlthough we thoroughly enjoyed the fleeting time we spent with the Pontiac G8 GT, what whith its 361 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque and all, it's the upcoming GXP model that truly looks to catapult the Australian-bred sedan back int......
Vauxhall VXR8 gets LS3 V8
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
Click either image for a high-res gallery of the Vauxhall VXR8.Our friends across the pond finally get to enjoy the new LS3 that's currently powering the Pontiac G8 GXP and Holden Commodore HSV, with the revised Vauxhall VXR8. The upgraded V8 has grown from 5,967 cc to 6,162 cc and is producing 425 ......
Pontiac G8 GXP Coupe being considered?
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
Coupes seem to be somewhat resurgent lately, and the stupendously awesome Pontiac G8 GXP might be set to lose a pair of doors. While that would make it essentially a repeat of what came here as a revived GTO not too long ago, the name is not likely to return. The basic idea has been outlined in the ......
New navi in UK guarantees no speeding tickets
Wednesday, October 25th, 2006
Though the isle of Britain isn't that large in terms of square miles, it still contains 24,000 potential speed traps (about the same number in Ohio, we think). The Rossini Navigator and Camera Spotter is a satellite navigation unit that has each one of those traps plotted on its digital topography a......
Nav system in Zephyr rated best in the biz
Thursday, October 5th, 2006
Having reviewed many vehicles in my day, I can tell you unequivocally that not all satellite navigation systems are created equal. Just checking the sat nav box on the options sheet doesn't guarantee you'll be getting a system that's easy to use and will get you where you want to go. Those who know ......
DashDaq throws open source in face of high-end sat navs
Wednesday, September 27th, 2006
We're kicking ourselves because we didn't get a chance to play with the DashDaq onboard computer at SEMA last week where it won a Best New International Product Award. Actually, to call it an onboard computer is generalizing its capabilities a bit too much. The small handhelt unit plugs into your ve......
Hyundai offers Garmin sat navs through dealers
Tuesday, September 5th, 2006
Garmin has scored a major coup by buddying up with Hyundai to sell its nüvi 360 personal navigation device at all of the automaker's 725 dealerships across the U.S. The nüvi 360 not only navigates, but also features hands-free Bluetooth calling and other travel specific features like a database of......
Redesign Our Business Cards Contest - Update 1
Monday, September 4th, 2006
After two days, we have received submissions from 24 readers for the Redesign Our Business Cards Contest, with many submitting multiple entries already. Some people are using the two Pioneer AVIC-D2 satellite navigation systems we've put up as prizes for motivation, but many of you have also told us......
Directions no charge: Cadillac offering nav systems for free
Thursday, August 24th, 2006
In a gesture of unwavering generosity, Cadillac announced yesterday that select 2007 models would come equipped with free satellite navigation. The offer will end on January 2nd 2007 and is only available on "specially-equipped" models.What directional joys await those of you willing to drop the coi......
No iDrive for the MINI and there was much rejoicing
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006
Mr. Paukert, our compatriot at Winding Road, was able to abduct a few BMW execs in Paris and beat them with stale baguettes until they finally put to rest rumors of an iDrive-like interface finding its way into the new MINI.Since a touch screen setup was nixed due to design and placement issues, the......