Editors' Top Rated Car Tech Accessories

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  Titan Exhaust Air Jack makes tyre changes a snap

  The Titan Exhaust Air Jack aims to take some of the hard labour out of impromptu tyre changes by lifting the car up on its own exhaust gases.

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  Untuneable Nissan GT-R tuned by Nismo

  When the Nissan GT-R was released, Nissan's engineers famously stated that the vehicle was the apex of Nissan performance, its system's so well integrated that any traditional go-faster mods would in fact make the car slower. Nissan's Nismo tuning division apparently didn't get the memo since it has just released the Nismo Club Sport Package for the Nissan GT-R in Japan.

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  PLX Kiwi

  While the PLX Kiwi is a good training tool to help motorists to drive more efficiently, it will not miraculously boost your fuel economy.

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  Pirelli microchipped Cyber Tyre hopes to improve safety, performance

  Pirelli hopes that by embedding electronics in the Cyber Tyre, cars will be more in tune with the road and, therefore, making them more responsive in potentially life-threatening situations.

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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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  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.

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  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.

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  Untuneable Nissan GT-R tuned by Nismo

  When the Nissan GT-R was released, Nissan's engineers famously stated that the vehicle was the apex of Nissan performance, its system's so well integrated that any traditional go-faster mods would in fact make the car slower. Nissan's Nismo tuning division apparently didn't get the memo since it has just released the Nismo Club Sport Package for the Nissan GT-R in Japan.

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  PLX Kiwi

  While the PLX Kiwi is a good training tool to help motorists to drive more efficiently, it will not miraculously boost your fuel economy.

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  Jabra SP5050

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

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  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.

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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.

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  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

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

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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.

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  PLX Kiwi

  While the PLX Kiwi is a good training tool to help motorists to drive more efficiently, it will not miraculously boost your fuel economy.

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  Jabra SP5050

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

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  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.

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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.

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  Canon EOS 50D

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  How to make your iPod Nano talk

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  Planet CNET: Spooning at 40,000 feet

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  Concept cars at the 2008 Sydney Motor Show

  Visions of the future or visions from the bottom of a brandy bottle? We take a look through the concept cars on show at this year's Sydney Motor Show.

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  New production cars at the 2008 Sydney Motor Show

  Motor shows are a great way of checking out everyone's wares without the stress of showroom pressure tactics. Here are the affordable newbies which debuted at this year's Sydney show.

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