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If up until now Tesla was the name to come to mind for a must have plug-in sports car, in a few years things are about to change now that Mercedes-Benz have confirmed their all-electric SLS AMG Gullwing model for production. The new electric Mercedes SLS AMG Gullwing is expected …

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Posted by Robert Lesher on July 9th 2009 | No Responses

Everyone knows that motorcycles are cool. From Easy Rider to Ghost Rider, the symbol of the lone cyclist cruising down the road, the wind whipping through his hair is something that is now part of the indelible pop-culture landscape. We also know that your level of cool tends to go …

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To make sure you don’t miss any turns or highway exits this summer, Magellan have just taken the wraps off of their new Maestro 4700 Navigator. According to an announcement today, the new Magellan Maestro 4700 will boast voice command, hands-free Bluetooth calling (with a noise-canceling microphone) and a predictive …

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For you and me, the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is probably a magical car in a children’s book that Ian Fleming (James Bond creator) wrote almost half a century before or just a funny name, but for designer Adam Palethorpe it’s an eco-friendly city vehicle concept. Keeping away from the …

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Garmin have acted to further cement their relationship with BMW Motorrad in the development of the next generation of BMW Motorrad’s Navigator in the form of the BMW Motorrad Navigator IV GPS unit which is based on the Garmin Zumo 660 and which, just like the Zumo 660, is aimed …

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Posted by Andrew Tingle on June 23rd 2009 | No Responses

Mio have followed up from their Moove V500 & Moov V700 digital TV enabled portable navigation devices with the launch of two new UK specific Navman series digital TV PNDs – namely the Mio Navman Spirit V505 TV and the Navman Spirit V735 TV.

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If you’re looking for a more environmentally friendly alternative to your traditional gas guzzling car that’s ideal for scooting off down the shops or for other locally based trips this 2 Person Electric Roadster could be the answer – unless you prefer something a little more quirky looking such as …

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Mercedes ESF S400 Hybrid Concept 2009 is the first Experimental Safety Vehicle that the German automaker have built since 1974. Although it looks like an ordinary S-class, the new ESF S400 Hybrid Concept is packed with some of the most innovative technologies and over a dozen safety innovations.

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With Alex having posted only yesterday concerning the TomTom PND iPhone Application long comes news that its not only TomTom who are looking for a slice of the pie when it comes to utilising the new iPhone OS 3.0 for Apple’s iPhone 3G and newly announced iPhone 3G S as …

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Posted by Alex Ion on June 10th 2009 | 1 Response

Following the WWDC 2009 keynote where we got official details about the new iPhone 3GS and the new OS 3.0, TomTom have just unveiled their turn-by-turn navigation application that will bring 2D/3D maps, voice-guided directions and Points Of Interest (POIs) directly to your iPhone.

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Posted by Alex Ion on June 9th 2009 | No Responses

A revolutionary addition to the two-wheels realm, the beefed up 2009 Zero MX Electric Motorcycle has been specifically designed to prove its power on a motorcross track. Incredibly tough, lightweight and silent, the new Zero MX bike proves as a solid performer even for the most demanding situations.

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