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08Apr 2019 by John Script No Comments

Titan project: Apple’s first smart car is here

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Apple is going hard in the diversity game. Smartphones, tablets, PCs, medical devices, banking ... and now the giant is going to dive deep into the automotive industry. Apple is preparing to attack a new massive market with Titan project. In 2017, Tim Cook, Apple CEO, announced that the US giant is working on a project that could revolutionize the market. "We're focusing on autonomous systems. It's a core technology that we view as very important. We sort of see it as the mother of all AI projects. It's probably one of the most difficult AI projects actually to work on." said Cook. In the past two years Apple has entered the healthcare market, through its first smart ECG smartphone clock recognized by US medical authorities. Besides that, Apple's new…

22Aug 2017 by No Comments

Infiniti Prototype 9: This all-electric Infiniti roadster is far too classy

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Infiniti, a top-of-the-line Nissan subsidiary, revealed a small electric roadster that attracted the curiosity of collectors and car fans all over the world. As you may know, a luxury vehicle and an electric motor are decidedly good combination. Infiniti, a subsidiary of Nissan has decided to combine technological innovation and retro elegance in its latest model and it works wonderfully. Named Prototype 9, this completely electric roadster has been the work of a goldsmith. The various parts of the body were designed and assembled by Japanese craftsmen in Oppama (not far from Yokohama), which were inspired by certain sports models of the Prince Motor Company, which merged with Nissan in 1952. The engine produces 120 Kilowatts of power, which equals 163 horsepower. It allows the Prototype 9 to reach up…

18Oct 2016 by No Comments

BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 – The Bike of the Future

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BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 is the bike of the future that offers all the normal adrenaline motorcycles without any risk! BMW celebrates 100 years by introducing 100 extraordinary concepts. The one that became extremely popular on the Internet is a video with BMW's vision on the motorbike of the future. BMW, focusing on motorcycles - not only on cars, this week introduced this concept. BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100 is a sample of what BMW designers predict about the future. Besides the self-balancing wheels, the bike has a safety function that communicate with other vehicles in order to avoid accidents. source

27Mar 2016 by No Comments

Tesla Model 3 is ready for pre-orders. Only $1000

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Tesla is continuing the plan to introduce affordable yet high-end electric vehicles to the roads all over the world. With its current Tesla Model 3, an automobile that was designed for the middle class drivers, they might be able to do that. Being priced at half the base price of Tesla Model S, we can expect to buy this jewelry at a price of $35,000. But not quite yet, since the car is planned to be released in one year in United States and in two years in Europe. But that should not stop you to pre-order it now for an advance of $1,000. The pre-orders start March 31st. This electric car should have an autonomy of 300 miles (500 kilometers) per charge and it is expected to be 20%…

14Oct 2015 by No Comments

BMW i8 Key is a game changer

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When they've designed the BMW i8, the company has definitely taken one step into the future, combining everything that worked for the BMW cars in the past with the most advanced technology available today. In this article I am not going to talk about the actual car, but about its key. Just by taking a look at the images above you will instantly notice that the BMW i8 key is like nothing you have seen before. LCDs are practically everywhere these days, and BMW has decided to add them to the key's design. The BMW's smart key looks like a smartphone and it performs multiple functions: it allows you to see just how much charge is left in the car, the available range (distance), if the car is locked or…

09Oct 2015 by No Comments

Porche 901 Concept Design

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Ege Arguden is a designer from the Art Center College of Design and he decided to rethink and redraw the original Porsche 911, adding a bit of style to the original design and upgrading its lines to today's standards. Arguden had to keep the trademark of 901, its minimalism, while subtly trying to interpret few of the body elements in order to make the design relevant for 2015. The result is a Porche 901 Concept Design that's probably mesmerizing for car fans. What do you think of it? Let me know in the comment section below. images source: carbodydesign and linkedin

04Oct 2015 by No Comments

Ferarri F80 Supercar Concept Design

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If we talk about beautiful yet powerful cars then Ferarri is definitely placed somewhere on the top of that list. This is Ferarri 80, a concept design made by Adriano Raeli, a car that's astonishing and eye-catching even to those who are not found of cars. Under the hood we find a hybrid twin turbo V8 engine that is similar to the engine found in the new McLaren P1. As you can imagine, the imagined F80 is all about power. Its engine produces 1200 horsepower: 900 through the engine and 300 through the KERS hybrid technology. It speeds from 0 to 60 mph in just 2 seconds and the maximum speed is 310mph. Concept design and images made by Adriano Raeli, he even made a small model of it.

24Jan 2015 by No Comments

7 cool concept cars and prototypes

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I just read an article about the "Pebble Beach concours d'elegance 2013" and I thought it would be a great idea to share some of these cool concept cars and prototypes with you guys. Which one is your favorite? Bonus: Images Source: autocar

24Feb 2014 by No Comments

Useful Smartphone Apps to Help You Save Money behind the Wheel

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You may already use your smartphone apps to track your calories, discover new music, and shop around for discounts at clothing stores. However, did you know that there is a wide range of apps to decrease the cost of car ownership? With today's crop of smartphone apps, you can save money on fuel, spend less time in traffic, and find the nearest charging station for your electric vehicle. The following are a few of the most useful apps to download. 1. Car Minder Plus Car maintenance is one of those costs that creep up on you over time. Although you may not shell out for an oil change or new tires every day, if you miss basic maintenance like this it can bite you with the cost of a serious…

03Jan 2014 by No Comments

The Ford’s C-Max Solar Energi concept car promises free rides

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The urban areas are not yet prepared to accommodate the highly developed electric cars. That's why a famous car manufacturer decided to try an alternative solution for charging the batteries of electric and hybrid cars with solar panels placed on the roof tops. The technology was developed and implemented by Ford and Georgia Institute of Technology on their C-Max Energi Solar concept. As you may know, there is a technical constraint regarding solar solution: they need a lot of time to absorb the solar energy needed to fill the batteries that powers the motor of the car. Ford engineers asked for assistance from SunPower and researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology, who came up with an interesting solution. They used a special glass-like surface structure that lies over the panels…