• accessories

    Mercedes-Benz Adds Factory iPhone Integration

    Mercedes-Benz is getting hip with the youngsters by announcing that it will support the Apple iPhone by way of a center-console mounted cradle. The good news about this is that the switching between audio and telephone functions seems to be pretty seamless using the center display and steering-wheel controls. The bad news is that the iPhone's dock is in the center console, between the seats. Even if all of the interface controls can be operated using the vehicle's controls, having the phone in the center console still makes it a pain in the ass to easily remove and replace. Oh, and forget about using the iPhone's GPS. Full release after the jump.

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    2:40 PM on Thu Jun 19 2008
    By Travis Hudson
    2,109 views, 20 comments

    Latest by chiplamb: Actually, the integration was done by a friend of mine at Becker in New Jersey; the same guy whose name more »

  • auto branding adventures

    Sony Ericsson Teams With Ducati For Cell Phone, Rich Dudes In Loveless Marriages Rejoice!

    Since Motorola is the phone of Ferrari, Sony Ericsson has decided to jump on the rest of the dentist-anesthesiologist demo with a Ducati-branded Z770 cell phone. The big difference here is that Ducati bikes are appealing and svelte, while this mobile phone isn't. Like most auto-branded cell phones, the Z770 will include the usual array of screensavers, backgrounds, themes and more featuring the Ducati namesake. The Ducati Sony Ericsson Z770 should be hitting the Italian shelves soon and should make a great companion to the completely unecessary Ducati USB flash drive [TechDigest]

    3:40 PM on Fri Jun 6 2008
    By Travis Hudson
    1,528 views, 17 comments

    Latest by skierpage: @Tanshanomi: Ducati already whored their brand name to Burton snowboards in 2006. I'm embarrassed to admit that I put more »

  • safety

    The Science Behind Cell Phone Use While Driving

    Not a day goes by without a local news report discussing the dangers of driving while talking on a cell phone, but now researchers at the University of South Carolina are taking things one step further by analyzing what goes on in the brain that makes cell phone use while driving so damn dangerous. A series of experiments by Dr. Amit Almor demonstrated that preparing to speak or actually speaking was four times more distracting than simply listening. Another experiment by Almor lead to some findings that could definitely change the landscape for the future of communicating while driving. More »

    2:40 PM on Mon Jun 2 2008
    By Travis Hudson
    1,716 views, 40 comments

    Latest by escapenguin: After threatening to kick a cell-phone using driver's ass loudly enough that he had to discontinue his conversation (despite the more »

  • auto branding adventures

    Ferrari-Branded Motorola V9 Coming

    Motorola isn't one to shy away from shilling for Ferrari and this latest cellphone-sports car mash-up is further proof. Motorola has taken its previously boring RAZR 2 V9 cellphone and slapped Ferrari branding on it therefore increasing the sexiness level 10-fold. Normally in our Auto Branding Adventures, we're not one to easily give in to these types of products, but the Ferrari'd version of the V9 is mighty pretty. The checkered metallic patterns and red-everything is a tad drool-worthy for the gadget-fiends out there.
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    4:20 PM on Fri May 9 2008
    By Travis Hudson
    1,921 views, 14 comments

    Latest by Placebo: @bzr the paranoid android: I was going to riff on if the phone would drive you off the track if more »

  • safety

    Captain Obvious Of The Day: Teens Think They're Good Drivers, Like Loud Music

    A recent study by Erie Insurance points out a lot of factors that anyone under the age of 60 probably already knows. The insurance company conducted a study surveying 2,127 licensed teenage drivers and came to the shocking conclusion that teens like to talk on the phone, text message and listen to loud music while driving. More »

    4:40 PM on Thu May 1 2008
    By Travis Hudson
    1,293 views, 51 comments

    Latest by dothackRAVE: Oh right, the reason I give a shit about my driving is because I love my car. So parents, don't buy more »

  • gadgets

    GPS Snitch Uses A Web Interface To Find Your Car

    GPS Snitch, on one hand, could be viewed as a device for an over-protective parent. But on the other hand, it could be extremely useful for busy metropolitan areas where you never park in the same spot. GPS Snitch attaches anywhere in your car and only needs to be connected to a 12V power source. It then uses GPS and cellphone technology to pinpoint the location of the vehicle. More »

    3:45 PM on Wed Mar 12 2008
    By Travis Hudson
    1,914 views, 6 comments

    Latest by frank_rizzo: @AmishJohn: That's pretty damn funny! more »

  • news

    Aussies Rack Up $5 Million In Cellphone Driving Fines

    You should be well aware of your own state's laws regarding use of cellphone while driving, but how about those Aussies? A recent report shows that police in Victoria have managed to wrangle approximately $5 million worth of revenue from silly drivers talking on the phone. They way the Aussies take the fines is an interesting one. More »

    3:30 PM on Fri Mar 7 2008
    By Travis Hudson
    1,236 views, 28 comments

    Latest by SwapMeat: @Benz250S: clarification: haven't got caught on the phone cos I don't do it. sometimes answer on speaker phone though (not more »

  • auto branding adventures

    Auto Branding Update: Asus Lamborghini ZX1 Smartphone

    The Lamborghini-branded Asus ZX1 smartphone finally made its debut at the truly badass European trade show going on. No, not the Geneva Motor Show, but CeBIT, the consumer electronics show. This smartphone looks much sexier than I originally imagine and is loaded to the gills with features as well. More »

    11:45 AM on Fri Mar 7 2008
    By Travis Hudson
    1,464 views, 24 comments

    Latest by JWilly48519: So how many carrier accounts would you have to be paying simultaneously, to have this thing work everywhere it has more »

  • gadgets

    NASCAR And Sprint Offer Free Mobile Goodies For Fans

    The NASCAR season is well under way and Sprint is gifting its NASCAR-fan subscribers with a free mobile service. NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile is an application that displays all kinds of NASCAR information including rankings, video clips, live audio, driver statistics and more. Forget about my NASCAR, opinions, pro or con—this is a pretty nice service and Sprint deserves some credit, especially since they're sponsoring the whole damn NASCAR Cup thing, anyhow. Don't you just love brand leveraging? More »

    3:00 PM on Mon Mar 3 2008
    By Travis Hudson
    470 views, 4 comments

    Latest by skulldriveshaft: if only every single outlaw dirt track race was televised :] more »

  • novelties

    Nokia Tosses Hat Into The Traffic Tracking Ring

    Nokia is the latest manufacturer to try its hand into the traffic tracking and communication area. Unlike the other methods, Nokia's traffic shenanigans uses an existing gadget: your GPS-enabled Nokia cellphone. More »

    12:45 PM on Fri Feb 15 2008
    By Travis Hudson
    290 views, 6 comments