car tech

High price of sat-nav turns off car buyers

News Typically costing £1,500 as an option, sat-nav is the must-have in-car tech at the moment. The most desirable in-car technology for UK car buyers is satellite navigation. But, according to a JD Power survey, high price is the main barrier to car...

25 September 2006, 10:09 > More matches in News

A car alarm for your laptop

News At a time when laptop thefts are on the rise in high-tech corridors like San Francisco, an entrepreneur has rigged portable computers with a security measure that car owners have relied on -- and sleepers have complained about -- for decades.

12 April 2006, 9:14 > More matches in News

Microsoft burns rubber with in-car software

News The company has talked up the efforts at both Detroit car shows and tech-oriented events, such as the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Although Microsoft announced the completion of the new car OS, it did not name customers for it.

13 July 2005, 10:14 > More matches in News

Driverless car revs up for robo-desert race

News High-tech toys are piled everywhere. A car that drives itself has long been the stuff of science fiction. It was donated by the German car maker. As Thrun, 38, talked about the car earlier this week, he was like a giddy schoolboy, particularly when...

18 July 2005, 9:21 > More matches in News

Sagem's new gear: The my700X, SH1 and car kit

Crave It's a little known fact that tech manufacturer Sagem used to make military equipment. Fortunately, the Bluetooth headset is available and selling for £52, and the car kit is going for £64. That division has now been spun off into a separate...

Tags: sagem, bluetooth, talk, press

31 July 2006, 11:46 > More matches in Crave

Europe promises cars that talk to one another

Crave If, like us, you're into cars and tech, don't forget to check out more hot car tech stories in our new car tech section. A car which has just encountered a dangerous situation on the road -- such as a patch of black ice or a crash -- can send a...

Tags: talk, car, part, traffic

6 August 2008, 17:17 > More matches in Crave

Sat-navs distracting and confusing drivers

News Yet various companies are developing high tech in-car systems to embed far more driver-assistance technology into vehicles, with plans to wirelessly connect cars to the Internet and each other in future, bringing far greater scope for driver...

Tags: gps, car, cent, drivers

23 July 2008, 8:39 > More matches in News

News.blog: Costner tops CES celeb list

News Communications Division reception is just one example of the curious intersection of tech and celebrity that will take place from 7-10 January at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

Tags: communications, tech, car, hd

3 January 2008, 8:41 > More matches in News

Photos: High-tech cars shine at NY auto show

News A variety of new models and model updates are on display at the 2008 New York International Auto Show, from a sporty new coupe by Hyundai to a clean diesel Mercedes-Benz SUV and lots of cars with integrated high-tech systems like Ford's new...

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26 March 2008, 10:02 > More matches in News

Photos: Saab 9-X Air concept convertible

Crave Click through for some more pics and funky tech ideas. Saab has lifted the lid on a hawt new concept car at the Paris Motor Show. As this convertible was designed by Scandinavians, the convertible part merely covers the top of the car.

3 October 2008, 12:21 > More matches in Crave

Toyota to launch solar-powered Prius

Crave That's why we launched Car Tech. We applaud any car manufacturer that harnesses the power of technology -- particularly if it helps fuel economy, driving fun, or makes us look cool. Automotive air-con systems are usually powered by your car's...

Tags: power, car, air, engine

7 July 2008, 11:41 > More matches in Crave

SmartPlanet stories on Crave

Crave You'll also find news about green transport in the Car Tech channel. We'll continue to post relevant green tech stories in this channel and hope you will continue to find them enjoyable and informative, whether you're a former SmartPlanet user or a...

Tags: technology, channel, tech, continue

24 November 2008, 10:35 > More matches in Crave

Archos announces GPS, Flash 9, Paramount movie downloads

Crave Safe to say you'll be able to check out Car Tech every week right from the palm of your hand. Last week Archos announced some interesting new additions to its product line, most notably the GPS add-on to the flagship 605 WiFi, which lets you use...

Tags: archos, hand, deal, gps

28 April 2008, 10:13 > More matches in Crave

The techno-sexual dating game

News To many, those are yawn-inducing tech terms. In the last year, specialised dating sites like Trekpassions.com (for sci-fi fans who want to hook up), Nerd Passions and Gaming Passions have emerged, and more offbeat sites like Consumating (which is...

5 December 2006, 10:06 > More matches in News

BMW 7-series concept: Fast lithium-ion hybrid

Crave True to 7-series tradition, the new concept promises plenty of cool tech, including rear-wheel steering, doors that physically shut themselves, digital TV, voice control and a wealth more. Last week, Mercedes unveiled the S400 BlueHybrid, a hybrid...

Tags: car, concept, electric, fuel

24 September 2008, 14:34 > More matches in Crave