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Transponder watch makes DBS owners feel like James Bond

As if Aston Martin DBS owners don't feel enough like James Bond while driving, Aston Martin and luxury watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre have announced the AMVOX2 DBS transponder watch.

22/08/2008 05:50 PM

Segway, meet the Toyota Winglet

Last week Toyota showed off a new stand-up scooter that could one day be seen zipping alongside the Segway on the personal-transporter superhighway.

06/08/2008 04:39 PM

A Dynolicious car performance meter for your iPhone, iPod Touch

Dynolicious appears to be the first automotive performance meter available for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

30/07/2008 02:00 PM

In-car camera with GPS logger could help collect crash data

Needless to say, car accidents aren't pleasurable experiences. Often, the ordeal devolves into finger pointing, pitting one person's word against another. By providing in-car video evidence, Voyager hopes to help drivers deal with the situation.

28/07/2008 02:35 PM

Got a lead foot? Have a kiwi to save petrol

Now that petrol is over AU$1.50 per litre, holiday road trips are a bit less fun. But we've found a few gadgets to help make fuel go farther.

15/07/2008 05:24 PM

Jabra SP5050

The Jabra SP5050 is a good choice for those who want a basic and affordable Bluetooth speakerphone.

10/07/2008 04:02 PM

Asus' Lamborghini phone takes design award

Ferrari may preen for the most attention, but Lamborghini is the auto house that gets the bragging rights for now.

24/06/2008 04:11 PM

Ferrari pimps the Motorola RAZR2 V9

Forget phones that mimic a Ferrari car, here's the real (cross-branded) deal — the Motorola RAZR2 V9 Ferrari Special Edition.

23/06/2008 06:52 PM

Hummer, Cadillac and Cosmo phones

Are you an ardent fan of Hummer's H-series four-wheel drives, Cadillac's sleek CTS sedan or Cosmo's sealed section? Well now you can get a mobile phone that's dressed and styled just like your favourite four-wheeler or magazine.

20/06/2008 04:32 PM

Driven to distraction: a visor with the lot

Last week we wowed you with a rear-view mirror with the works. Its built-in GPS and Bluetooth hands-free, however, seem to be pretty boring functions compared to this multimedia visor.

19/05/2008 06:39 PM

A rearview mirror with the works

Yes, the rearview mirror is an important safety device but it could be so much more than that. Think GPS, audiobooks and more.

13/05/2008 06:37 PM

Belkin TuneCast Auto with ClearScan

The TuneCast Auto is easy to use and produces clear sound. Just watch you don't run anyone over while scanning for decent frequencies.

01/04/2008 04:11 PM

Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

30/01/2008 05:24 PM

Bluetooth gets audio quality boost

The audio quality of Bluetooth will take a leap forward with the latest generation of the technology, a major chipset manufacturer has claimed.

07/09/2007 02:14 PM

Belkin TuneFM for iPod Nano

If you're stuck with just your car's FM radio as a receiver for your nano's music, this FM transmitter does a pretty decent job of delivering the audio oomph.

10/05/2006 06:10 PM

Apple iPod Radio Remote

This new accessory for the fifth-generation iPod and the iPod Nano acts as both remote control and an FM radio tuner.

06/03/2006 01:41 PM

DLO TransPod

A worthy addition to your collection of iPod accessories, the DLO TransPod is one of the best FM transmitters on the market today.

17/01/2006 11:49 AM

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Transponder watch makes DBS owners feel like James Bond

As if Aston Martin DBS owners don't feel enough like James Bond while driving, Aston Martin and luxury watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre have announced the AMVOX2 DBS transponder watch.
Oi!: Segway, meet the Toyota Winglet

Last week Toyota showed off a new stand-up scooter that could one day be seen zipping alongside the Segway on the personal-transporter superhighway.
Oi!: A Dynolicious car performance meter for your iPhone, iPod Touch

Dynolicious appears to be the first automotive performance meter available for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
In-car camera with GPS logger could help collect crash data

Needless to say, car accidents aren't pleasurable experiences. Often, the ordeal devolves into finger pointing, pitting one person's word against another. By providing in-car video evidence, Voyager hopes to help drivers deal with the situation.
BMW X6: the coupe-4WD mashup in-depth

We took BMW's polarising X6 coupe-cum-4WD for a spin around San Francisco and came away impressed by its excellent cabin electronics and handling, but it's far from being a practical car.
Fuel-cell vehicles still stuck in first gear

As in years past, fuel cell-powered vehicles are the technology of the future, according to a report published on Thursday by the U.S. National Academies.
BRP Can-Am Spyder is more like a bumblebee

What gets 35 miles per gallon and goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds? You might suggest a motorcycle, but you would only be 66 per cent right.
Got a lead foot? Have a kiwi to save petrol

Now that petrol is over AU$1.50 per litre, holiday road trips are a bit less fun. But we've found a few gadgets to help make fuel go farther.
Whaddyareckon?: Using a GPS

Are you a convert to that lovely robotic voice telling you to turn right in 500 metres, or do you coast along fine with an old-fashioned street directory?

Transponder watch makes DBS owners feel like James Bond

As if Aston Martin DBS owners don't feel enough like James Bond while driving, Aston Martin and luxury watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre have announced the AMVOX2 DBS transponder watch.
Bluetooth gets audio quality boost

The audio quality of Bluetooth will take a leap forward with the latest generation of the technology, a major chipset manufacturer has claimed.
Driven to distraction: a visor with the lot

Last week we wowed you with a rear-view mirror with the works. Its built-in GPS and Bluetooth hands-free, however, seem to be pretty boring functions compared to this multimedia visor.
A rearview mirror with the works

Yes, the rearview mirror is an important safety device but it could be so much more than that. Think GPS, audiobooks and more.
Hummer, Cadillac and Cosmo phones

Are you an ardent fan of Hummer's H-series four-wheel drives, Cadillac's sleek CTS sedan or Cosmo's sealed section? Well now you can get a mobile phone that's dressed and styled just like your favourite four-wheeler or magazine.
Got a lead foot? Have a kiwi to save petrol

Now that petrol is over AU$1.50 per litre, holiday road trips are a bit less fun. But we've found a few gadgets to help make fuel go farther.
In-car camera with GPS logger could help collect crash data

Needless to say, car accidents aren't pleasurable experiences. Often, the ordeal devolves into finger pointing, pitting one person's word against another. By providing in-car video evidence, Voyager hopes to help drivers deal with the situation.
Asus' Lamborghini phone takes design award

Ferrari may preen for the most attention, but Lamborghini is the auto house that gets the bragging rights for now.
A Dynolicious car performance meter for your iPhone, iPod Touch

Dynolicious appears to be the first automotive performance meter available for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

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Jabra SP5050

The Jabra SP5050 is a good choice for those who want a basic and affordable Bluetooth speakerphone.
Belkin TuneCast Auto with ClearScan

The TuneCast Auto is easy to use and produces clear sound. Just watch you don't run anyone over while scanning for decent frequencies.
Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.
Belkin TuneFM for iPod Nano

If you're stuck with just your car's FM radio as a receiver for your nano's music, this FM transmitter does a pretty decent job of delivering the audio oomph.
Apple iPod Radio Remote

This new accessory for the fifth-generation iPod and the iPod Nano acts as both remote control and an FM radio tuner.

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Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.
Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.
Apple iPod Radio Remote

This new accessory for the fifth-generation iPod and the iPod Nano acts as both remote control and an FM radio tuner.
DLO TransPod

A worthy addition to your collection of iPod accessories, the DLO TransPod is one of the best FM transmitters on the market today.
Belkin TuneFM for iPod Nano

If you're stuck with just your car's FM radio as a receiver for your nano's music, this FM transmitter does a pretty decent job of delivering the audio oomph.

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Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

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