British philanthropist Sir Torquil Norman is the driving force behind an unconventional, all-terrain light truck designed specifically for remote corners of the world. It is called the “OX” and the maker, Global Vehicle Trust (GVT), says it can be assembled from a “flat pack” of components in a matter of hours. The first prototype has finished testing in Britain. Sir … [Read more...] about “OX” an easy-as truck for the bush
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Virtual reality in the real world
The room where Ford cars of tomorrow are fine-tuned is a three-sided box with projectors throwing images on to each wall and the ceiling. Mounted in the middle is a dummy car interior. Climb into the car’s seat, slip on 3-D glasses framed with motion detectors, and the screens instantly melt into a hyper-realistic virtual world where you find yourself immersed in the … [Read more...] about Virtual reality in the real world
Taking away tickets to car parks
Audi is about to trial wireless technology that could make entry and exit to car parks a ticketless procedure. If the long-term trials succeed, grabbing a ticket on entry to a car park, keeping that ticket safe until departure and then fumbling for loose change or cards for parking payment will be a thing of the past. The ‘Audi connect wireless payment’ scheme links cars … [Read more...] about Taking away tickets to car parks
New map reader
Automotive lighting company Narva has developed a new version of its Map Reading Light that plus into vehicle power outlets. The new LED lamp has all the features of the company's earlier fixed-position lamp, except the addition of a flexible arm makes it easier for passengers, for instance, to check a map while the vehicle is on the move at night. The light is equipped … [Read more...] about New map reader
Honda
Here is a great selection of Automotive News' images of Honda. These images range from spy captures to the latest Honda has to offer... … [Read more...] about Honda