Google is battling fellow heavyweights Apple and Microsoft for domination of in-car entertainment and information systems – now it’s won a patent that moves it closer to dominating real roads with the self-drive Google Car. The new patent enables a robot within the car to automatically read and interpret road signs and other oncoming obstacles. It will also enable the Google … [Read more...] about Self-drive future heads off in different directions
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Shapely figure causes male drivers to lose the plot
Ogling an attractive woman pedestrian is one of the main causes of driver distraction among men, says a survey. A quarter of male drivers admitted that a shapely female turned their heads – but only three per cent of women said a good-looking man took their fancy. The survey followed the case of a British man who was fined $100 and told to take a driver awareness course … [Read more...] about Shapely figure causes male drivers to lose the plot
Ford to ditch Windows voice control for Blackberry system
Ford is expected to soon confirm it will ditch its Windows-based Sync infotainment system in favour of new technology from phone specialist Blackberry. The carmaker’s head office in Detroit has refused to comment. “We do not discuss details of our work with others or speculate on future products for competitive reasons,” said Ford spokeswoman Susannah order generic viagra … [Read more...] about Ford to ditch Windows voice control for Blackberry system
Toyota the most valuable car brand, but Ferrari most powerful
Apple might be the world’s most valuable brand and Toyota the most valuable automotive brand, but Ferrari is the most powerful, says the Brand Finance Global 500 list. The 2014 list of the strongest 500 brands in the world has high-tech companies Apple, Samsung and Google as the three most valuable but rates Ferrari as the world’s power player. London-based … [Read more...] about Toyota the most valuable car brand, but Ferrari most powerful
Fiat kicks off global TV campaign with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Fiat will launch its five-door 500L in New Zealand later this year, perhaps with the same TV advertising campaign it is using worldwide. The ad screens for the first time in the United States this week and features entertainment powerhouse Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Fiat says the 500L offers 42 per cent more interior space than the three-door 500. … [Read more...] about Fiat kicks off global TV campaign with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs