<![CDATA[Jalopnik: byd auto]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[Jalopnik: byd auto]]> http://jalopnik.com/tag/byd auto http://jalopnik.com/tag/byd auto <![CDATA[ Chinese Automaker Reveals Keyless Entry Wristwatch For When It's Time To Drive ]]> Leave it to the clever scientists at BYD Auto, who came up with the ferrous battery hybrid and the in-show test drive, to invent a new solution to keyless entry. Tired of carrying a clunky key fob everywhere you go? Try a sharp-looking watch that includes locking functions as well as wireless startup so you can start your car from your watch, just like Inspector Gadget! The watch is also kinetic, so you never run out of batteries. And that's not all BYD has up/on its sleeve.

BYD_Watch_Flyer.jpgThe company also plans to institute a "credit card" keyless entry system to replace those silly metal keys. Unlike the watch, we've actually seen this technology before (though it may be a step up for the Chinese market). If you want to look this cool you're going to need to purchase the Mercedes-esque BYD F8, as the technology is unavailable on the F6 and other models. Keep building your dream Chairman Wang Chanfu, and then driving us around in them. [The Tycho]

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:40:00 EDT Matt Hardigree http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=383071&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ Detroit Auto Show: BYD's Young Exec Can Get Girls ]]> Earlier in the day we showed video of China's youngest auto exec competently explaining BYD's Dual mode hybrid F6 to us. And we may have made a joke about him not being able to get a date to the prom before our crazy ass drive through the Detroit Auto Show. But then we saw him on our way to a photo shoot with another automaker, drinking with two prom dates. Well played, sir.

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:15:00 EST Matt Hardigree http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=345190&view=rss&microfeed=true