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Now Available - Airbags For Pedestrians And Cyclists!

Now Available - Airbags For Pedestrians And Cyclists!

By Meera Dolasia on January 31, 2013

Cycling or even walking in urban areas can be a little treacherous, thanks to the fact that one is sharing the road with vehicles that are Increasingly getting larger and heavier. A 2009 study conducted by the World Health Organization revealed that of the 1.27 million people that perish in road traffic crashes each year, about half, are pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists. Now there may be a solution that could provide at least some relief to protect this vulnerable group - An airbag!

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Toyota Envisions Smartphone Technology For Cars

Toyota Envisions Smartphone Technology For Cars

By Meera Dolasia on November 30, 2011

One of the hardest decisions when buying a new car, is deciding on the exterior and interior color. Once you own it, there is no changing either, unless you go through an expensive paint job or re-upholstering. However, should Toyota's Fun-Vii (Vehicle Interactive Internet) ever become a reality, things could change dramatically!

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OMG! The Original 'Panthermobile' Is Up For Sale

OMG! The Original 'Panthermobile' Is Up For Sale

By Meera Dolasia on September 2, 2011

While in the modern day Pink Panther movies, the bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau seems to stick to smaller ordinary cars, in the original 1969 cartoon series, he and his animated pink panther partner, always drove a sleek, futuristic-looking vehicle. Turns out, that the Panthermobile not only still exists, but is also, currently up for sale.

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BrainDriver - If You Can Think It, You Can Drive It

BrainDriver - If You Can Think It, You Can Drive It

By Meera Dolasia on August 21, 2011

If you were impressed by Google Inc.'s autonomous computer-controlled cars, you will be stunned by the BrainDriver - A car that can be controlled with your mind!

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Car Thief Gives Up After Being 'Scolded' By Kids And Toy Poodle!

Car Thief Gives Up After Being 'Scolded' By Kids And Toy Poodle!

By Meera Dolasia on August 20, 2011

Thursday, August 18th, did not start out too well for Sebastian Russo. The Queens resident had just rushed into a pet store to run a quick errand leaving his two boys 7-year old John and 5-year old Robert and toy poodle Colette in the running car, when he was told by a fellow shopper that someone had driven off with it.

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Nissan Brings 'LEAF' Power To Homes

Nissan Brings 'LEAF' Power To Homes

By Meera Dolasia on August 8, 2011

When Japanese car manufacturer Nissan introduced the LEAF (Leading Environmentally friendly, Affordable Family car) in December 2010, it impressed even the biggest skeptics - For not only is this all-electric car able to provide the equivalent of 99 miles per gallon, it does it  with zero emission! Now, the manufacturer has added another trick to this already amazing car - One that will save you even more money.

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Transparent Pontiac Sells For Record Amount

Transparent Pontiac Sells For Record Amount

By Meera Dolasia on August 4, 2011

On Saturday, July 30th, an unidentified car enthusiast paid $308,000 USD for a one-of-a-kind 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six at a car auction, held in Michigan. Dubbed 'Ghost' Car because of its transparent plexiglas exterior, it is the only see-through car known to exist.

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Finnish Driver Sets New World Speed Record On Ice

Finnish Driver Sets New World Speed Record On Ice

By Meera Dolasia on February 21, 2011

Four-time World Rally champion Juha Kankkunen, has added another feather in his cap. On February 17th, the 51-year old Finnish driver, shattered the World Speed record, by pushing a Bentley Supersports Convertible to an astonishing 205.48 mph (330.695km/hr) for over a kilometer - on the frozen waters of the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland.

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Driverless Vans Complete 8,000 Mile Journey

Driverless Vans Complete 8,000 Mile Journey

By Mr. Teacher on November 12, 2010

On October 28th, two minivans arrived amidst much fanfare, to the World Expo in Shanghai, after completing an epic 8,000-mile (13,000 km) voyage across two continents in 92 days. What was so epic about the journey? Just the fact that it was the longest single trip ever made by autonomous or driverless vans.

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