Posts Tagged ‘showcase’
A man who purchased Chrysler's uConnect in-car wi-fi recently gave his impressions... and he wasn't exactly impressed. His three main issues were: it's slow, there are no instructions for encryption, and you're limited to 1 GB for downloads.The Autonet site lists speeds as 600Kbps-800Kbps, and the r......
Ford’s new active safety initiative hits the street (signs) [w/VIDEO]
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Follow the jump for a video demonstrating the Smart IntersectionNewer technology like GPS and Wi-Fi have given us easy access to directions, and soon, in-car Internet. Ford is working with the federal government and other automakers to use that same technology to improve safety on our roadways as w......
Chrysler officially calling in-car internet “uconnect web”
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Though we've known Chrysler has been planning to offer in-car internet connectivity on its 2009 models as an option through Mopar for a few months now, the Auburn Hills-based automaker has now given it an official name and bundled the technology with a suite of in-car tech solutions. Called uconnect......
Mazda2 sedan unveiled in China
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
click above image for more high-res pics of the Mazda2 sedanThis week at the 2007 Guangzhou Motor Show in China, Mazda will be unveiling the four-door Mazda2 sedan alongside the rest of its Chinese lineup that includes the Mazda3 and Mazda5. China is the first market in the world to see the four-doo......
Volvo enlists valets to understand its clientele
Thursday, July 12th, 2007
The new Volvo slogan gleaned from hours of interviews with valets and Volvo owners: "Life is better lived together." When Volvo's new ad agency, Arnold Worldwide, went looking for a Volvo message that went beyond safety, it started with valets and parking attendants. They told Arnold that Volvo owne......
Gumball may be headed to North Korea
Saturday, June 30th, 2007
After this year's snafus, the Gumball 3000 has come out with an ethos and a route for 2008 that is positively loaded for bear. The party on wheels is moving to the Far East via the American West. Not only is it going to have shorter stages to help reduce accidents, it's going to showcase alternative......
Return of the Reader Ride
Tuesday, May 8th, 2007
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水印图片尺寸大于原图,请缩小水印图It's a rare week that goes by that we don't get at least one comment asking where the Reader Ride of the Day has gone. Well, we're pleased to ann......
Officially Teased: 2008 Saab 9-3
Tuesday, March 20th, 2007
Click for high-res galleryLeaked photos had been dripping out onto the web all last week, and today, Saab officially released the first photos of the facelifted 2008 Saab 9-3. In addition to the wagon that we've all already seen, we now get our first look at the sedan. The release after the jump (w......
SEMA cometh: Toyota bringing two new models, Lexus gets pimped
Wednesday, March 7th, 2007
Toyota is taking its position as the official vehicle manufacturer of SEMA 2007 seriously. So seriously that the automaker is using the aftermarket showcase as the backdrop for two new Toyota vehicle world premieres. The massive factory displays at the show already indicate how seriously the automak......
Next Infiniti G Coupe officially named G37
Wednesday, January 24th, 2007
We showed you a sketch of the forthcoming new Infiniti G coupe back in January. Set to be unveiled next month at the NY International Auto Show, the car now has a name attached to it: G37. This was confirmed in an email that went out earlier today from the show organizers. We also have a new tease......