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The Extending Vee Dub Van For Modern Hippies

9:00PM Yesterday | Andrew Liszewski

The iconic VW camper van paved the way for the modern motorhome, but they were barely big enough for a couple of hippies. So a UK company has created the Doubleback with an extending pod that can fit a whole commune. More »


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In-Car Facebook: Making Mercedes Drivers Near You Concentrate Less

10:45AM January 11, 2012 | Jamie Condliffe

Everything comes with Facebook integration these days: phones, TVs, probably even a fridge somewhere. But why stop at the home? Mercedes Benz has announced in-car Facebook because, y’know, drivers need some casual distraction. More »


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GM’s OnStar Future Car: 4G And A Dash Full Of Apps

3:00PM January 9, 2012 | Brian Barrett

As had been promised, so GM has delivered: a demonstration of what it’s like to have 4G LTE — and apps, so many apps — in your car. Angry Birds in your dashboard might help your road rage, but is it safe? More »


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OnStar To Demo In-Car Video Chats—That Sounds Safe, Right?

2:20AM December 22, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

While lawmakers are passing stricter regulations on mobile phone usage in cars, OnStar seems to be bucking that trend. At CES they’ll be showing off a new in-car 4G infotainment system that will stream video content and allow for video calls. More »


Geek Out

These Dark Knight Brake Light Decals Will Only Summon The Cops

2:00AM December 21, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

They’ve been around for at least a year now, and all my research points to obscuring your brake lights as being very illegal. But I don’t care. This is the closest my hatchback will ever get to being the batmobile. More »


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El Cheapo: Another Chinese Made Car Enters Australia

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10:02AM February 25, 2011 | Daniel Long

It seems everything is being built in China now – but only recently has that trend extended to all-things automotive. But if China’s track record of dodgy gadget knock-offs and poor craftsmanship is anything to go by, then I’d be very, very afraid of driving a one-tonne missile down the street. Even if it does have a slightly girly name like ‘Chery’. More »


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This Is Bonnie And Clyde’s Electric Car

2:00PM December 8, 2010 | Brian Barrett

All due respect to the Chevy Volt and Tesla Roadster, but the 1920s-inspired Takayanagi Miluira Retro EV just became my electric car of choice. Good thing it’s a one-seater, so I don’t have to share. More »


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Great Gifts For Bad Drivers

3:00AM November 21, 2010 | Jack Loftus

Loved ones are loved ones—who cares if they think Stop signs are short for “Stoptional?” They still deserve the very best! Enhance their driving this holiday with a few gifts for the bad driver. More »


Panasonic Invests $US30 Million In Electric Vehicle Maker Tesla

2:40PM November 4, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

Looks like Panasonic has a great deal of faith in Tesla. The company—which happens to be a leading battery cell manufacturer—has invested $US30 million in the electric vehicle maker in hopes of expanding the EV market. More »


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Your Car Doors Might Be Turned Into Batteries Soon

2:20PM September 28, 2010 | Ariel Schwartz - FastCompany

Electric vehicle batteries are big, heavy, and expensive. Volvo hopes to tackle all three problem with one creative solution: body panels that double as car batteries. More »