Toyota stated this week that they will be installing solar panels in their next-generation Prius hybrids. The solar panels will be placed on the roof of the cars and will be placed on some of the more high-end versions.
Those who own a Ferrari or who are just in love with them will be happy to know that they can now talk on their brand new Ferrari F430 cell phone. The new “F1 Phone” has been made to look just like the F430.
Having a car that has the ability to integrate you iPod into its system is somewhat of a must when it comes to buying a new car. Many automakers are offering this capability on every type of models including the supercars. However, it seems that one automaker in particular is going that extra mile and taking a step that none have ever dared – the Lamborghini iPhone.
It seems that they will be working together with Asus – a computer company that has previously worked with Audi. Together they will be revealing their Lamborghini PDA phone that they brag will rival Apple’s infamous iPhone. They will be showing the new phone off in Germany at the CeBit show next month.
It was a tough week for Ford who had to decide on who would be supplying their new International Engines for the F-series. We don’t know exactly who was in for the bid – but we do know that the lucky winner was BorgWarner. While this may be interesting news to us we all know that our main focus right now is what the International Engine is going to be like.
When it comes to a GPS navigation system there are too many to choose from. Most companies are building ones that can give you step by step directions – but with some added features like, Bluetooth technology, an MP3 player, and video capability. We were surprised to see Navigon take a much different approach with their new 7100 GPS system – which they previewed at the CES show and are selling for $500.
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