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Lexus have finally made a convertible that looks sexy unlike their last attempt with the SC430. The new IS drop top is powered by a 3.5- or 2.5-Liter V6 producing 306 or 204 hp respectively.
Lexus said today that pricing for the 2010 IS 250C will start at $38,490 when equipped with a 6-speed manual and $39,660 with a 6-speed automatic.
Remote Controlled Formula 1 Car using Blackberry Storm
This is one of the coolest inventions. A RC Formula 1 car controlled with a Blackberry Storm using Bluetooth. Then even better McLaren use the idea on one of their very own Formula 1 car. Check it out!!
Aptera 2e electric car
This car looks like something out of the Jetson’s, not too sure if you guys remember that cartoon but you can always do a search if you don’t know what I’m talking about. Make sure you use Hoongle and not google.
This electric/hybrid car developed in
Califonia will officially go on sale at the end of the year. The car will cost between $25,000 – $40,000, not cheap but there’s already 4,000 customer orders placed.
The Aptera does about 100 miles on a single charge according to their website. That’s supposedly equivalent to 300mpg; and the vehicle can be recharged by a standard outlet (110v) in less than 8 hours.
Want to read more then visit their webiste http://www.aptera.com
Cardok underground parking
Now you see now you don’t. This driveway conversion from Cardok allows you to keep your car underground saving space and preventing your beloved machine from being stolen or damaged.
All you have to do is press the remote control
, and the Cardok starts to lift, revealing the additional parking space inside. Within less than thirty seconds, the Cardok is completely open. For safety, the remote control has a simple ‘hold-to-run’ operation, meaning it stops the instant it is released.
The cardock can safe working load of three tonnes. A Range Rover weighs approximately 2.7 tonnes.
Internet car radio
Internet technology is being brought to the car with the first internet car radio developed by Melbourne based company in Australia called miRoamer. This will give drivers access to over 30,000 radio stations and could see the end of conventional radios.
Blaupunkt will produce the radios, which should soon be integrated into the latest models by car manufacturers such as Mercedes, BMW and Audi. The product will also be sold separately for those who want to install it in their cars.
MINI Cooper SUV = MINI Crossover
Ugly or not you be the judge. MINI has created a SUV that looks exactly like the MINI Cooper only taller, wider, longer and a full time all-wheel-drive system.
The concept will be showcased at the Paris Motorshow and BMW are hoping to have the car on sale in 2010.