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Lexus LF-Ch concept sports headrest-mounted iPhone docks

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on September 14th, 2009

Lexus LF-Ch concept sports headrest-mounted iPhone docksThe Lexus name is all about luxury, so why not incorporate some iphone docks? That’s just what they’ve done with the hybrid Lexus LF-Ch Concept. They’ve added rear seat headrest-mounted iPhone docks. That should help keep your little hellions quiet on your next roadtrip.

Assuming you or your kids own an iPhone of course. But hey if you are driving a Lexus, I’m sure you can afford one or two iPhones. The LF-Ch also has storage in the rear seat armrests for small items like iPods, PDAs and cell phones.

Hitch Safe puts valuables in your Trailer Hitch

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on September 7th, 2009

Hitch Safe puts valuables in your Trailer HitchThe HitchSafe Key Vault Hitch Safe lets you store valuables in your Trailer Hitch, where no one will expect valuables. Basically, it puts a combination locked safe into your car or truck’s trailer hitch. Maybe you want to keep a spare set of keys in there, or some candy, or whatever.

It’s easy to install and made of sturdy solid heavy-gauge metal with a heavy duty rubber dust cover. It’s secure thanks to a four digit combination lock and you can set it to your own combination. The HitchSafe is large enough to store up to 9 spare keys even credit cards and your driver’s license if you like.

Laptop Steering Wheel Table

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on September 1st, 2009

Laptop Steering Wheel Table is a bad ideaUsing your laptop while driving a car is pretty difficult and not very safe for you or your victims. Now this Laptop table for your steering wheel is obviously not meant to be used while driving, but there are always a few idiots out there who will do it. As for those morons, we can only hope that they crash into a tree as they twitter about typing while behind the wheel.

Idiots aside, this is actually great for the traveling businessperson who always has to stay connected. It’s also handy for parking your food and eating in the car. Hell, if you had to you could probably change a kids diaper on this thing instead of driving to a restaurant rest room. So for $23 it’s pretty useful as long as you aren’t an idiot.

Asia’s largest race car made from bread

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on August 30th, 2009

Asia’s largest race car made from breadWe all know that if you want to get into the racing game, it takes a lot of cash. Scratch. Benjamins. Dough. Bread. Oh yes, it takes a lot of bread. Actual bread made by bakers in this case. A bunch of crazy chefs got together and created a Formula One racing car with 22 different types of bread.

The Culinary Executive Chef from the Royal Plaza On Scotts in Singapore led a team of six chefs, two artists, two technicians, two culinary staff members and five volunteers to create this bread-winner. They call ‘Asia’s Largest Race Car Made From Bread’. It took 33 pounds of yeast alone, 14 liters of water, 4.4 pounds of salt and around three gallons of varnish.

The Beer Trike

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on August 26th, 2009

The Beer TrikeForget drunk driving. The Beer Trike drives your drinks. It is essentially a mobile pub. And perhaps one of mankind’s finest inventions. It could be as big as the ice cream truck, only for adults. The beer trike was built for the British Biker Build-Off.

You have your usual bike along with a sidecar, and a completely operational mobile bar. It also sports air suspension on all three wheels. The only concern is how to keep all of that beer cold. If I could, I would buy this and travel the country filling mugs everywhere and becoming a legend.

Land Meter dashboard inclinometer from UxSight

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on August 17th, 2009

Land Meter dashboard inclinometer from UxSightUxSight has a new device called the Land Meter that will let you know exactly how your car or truck is tilting. It gets power straight from your cigarette lighter and the Land Meter sits on your dashboard so that you will always know what kind of incline you are on.

The Land Meter measures just 124mm x 57mm x 80mm and sticks to your dashboard using a self-adhesive bottom, so it won’t off on a steep incline. It costs £12 and is probably great for off-roaders.

Wilcraft amphibious ice-fishing vehicle

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on August 13th, 2009

Wilcraft amphibious ice-fishing vehicleThis is the Wilcraft amphibious mobile ice-fishing cabin. It’s for serious ice fishermen. It will carry up to 600 pounds of fish, with a top speed of 20mph. The best feature is that if you are on thin ice, you won’t sink in and freeze to death as the Wilcraft will float. That not only saves you, but all of the fish you’ve caught.

The Wilcraft can also be used as a hunting or even an ice rescue vehicle. It gets about 20 miles per gallon and should you decide you need an outdoor fortress, it will cost you $10,495. This might just be the new all purpose camping/fishing/hunting type vehicle.

Cheetah GPSmirror Speed & Red Light Camera Detector

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on August 9th, 2009

Cheetah GPSmirror Speed & Red Light Camera DetectorThis device will make detecting speed cameras and red light camera detectors easy. The Cheetah GPSmirror features a built-in GPS that comes preloaded with the locations of all of these enforcement cameras, thereby letting you avoid them and thumb your nose at the law.

It will automatically warn you when you are approaching a camera or passing over the speed limit, via voice, tone and visual alerts. This is a useful device that will keep you out of trouble. The Cheetah GPSmirror will cost you $250. Which is much cheaper than all the tickets you have already gotten.

Brammo electric motorcycle now available

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on July 8th, 2009

BrammoThe Brammo Enertia electric motorcycle is finally available and officially on sale. It should be interesting to see how this sells. The eco-friendly bike features a horsepower rating of 13.7, 31 ft/lbs of torque and weighs about 280 pounds. The bike has a top speed of about 50 miles an hour, with a 45 mile range before requiring a 3 hour recharge.

So if you’re looking for a more eco-friendly ride, this isn’t the most powerful of motorcycles, but you’ll be doing your part while getting your vroom vroom on. It will run you about $12,000.

Easy Quick Jumper jump starts your car

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on July 7th, 2009

Easy Quick Jumper jump starts your carMany of us have been there. You leave your lights on and next thing you know your battery is dead. Not a problem as long as you have jumper cables and another vehicle. Or if you are on a hill you can pop the clutch. But it stinks having to open the hood and go through all of that.

The Easy Quick Jumper will help you out. Just plug between the cigarette adapters of two cars, the car with the good battery is turned on and 5-10 minutes later, your dead battery has a charge. That’s far easier than messing with jumper cables.

McDonalds to offer electric vehicle recharging at restaurants

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on July 6th, 2009

McDonalds to offer electric vehicle recharging at restaurantsFirst they offered their customers WiFi, now McDonalds is installing electric vehicle charging stations for the handful of you with electric cars. They are starting in Cary North Carolina, where McDonalds will be the first to offer car recharging via the ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations.

One of the barriers to electric vehicle is the lack of charging infrastructure. So this is bigger news than it might seem like at first. and I suppose this is one way to improve things. Mickey D may not be the most ideal place to charge your car, but this will lead to better options for sure.

Space Invaders and Pac-Man art cars

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on July 1st, 2009

Space Invaders and Pac-Man art carsPimping your ride with new shocks, struts, and a more powerful engine is all well and good, but if it can’t get by on looks alone what’s the point? These art cars are real lookers. These mini Coopers put the geek on the street my brotha.

Who wouldn’t love a Pac-man and Space Invaders themed car? These beauties were designed by Matt W. Moore, who clearly has a love of retro arcade games. This Pac-Man version is the best. Click through to see the Space Invaders car, which also rocks my geek socks.

Motorcycle has the largest sidecar ever

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on June 28th, 2009

Motorcycle has the largest sidecar everYou’ve seen motorcycle sidecars, but you’ve probably never seen anything like this. It’s called the “Snaefell” and it’s the work of Francois Knorreck. This beautiful monstrosity took him 10 years and over $20,000 to complete.

And it is totally unique. The motorcycle is a Laverda, and the car is cannibalized from several different vehicles. This is a sidecar that’s all about style and comfort. If you have to ride in a sidecar this is what you want to use.

In-car pizza oven

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on June 25th, 2009

In-car pizza ovenWhen the urge for pizza hits, you don’t want to go through the trouble of stopping your car to order one. Not when you can have a Porta-Pizza oven in your passenger seat and cook a pizza while you drive. Let me ask you this? Do your other passengers smell that delicious? Hell no.

This 12-volt pizza oven plugs right into your cigarette lighter adapter and makes fresh pies. Dangerous? Sure is. But damn tasty. And if you get pulled over by some fat cop, all is sure to be forgiven as the two of you chow down and laugh like best buddies.

Pyramid shaped Dream Car 123 on eBay

Posted in Automotive by Conner Flynn on June 17th, 2009

Dream Car 123: Pyramid power is backYou might remember the Dream car 123 from a while back. Well, it looks like the father and sons project has hit eBay. You might remember that they were trying to raise money because they needed like $40,000 to build a Mark 2 prototype. So they put the pyramid shaped car on ebay.

Currently it’s at $100, it’s reserve not yet met. What, nobody wants a pyramid car? What’s wrong with you people. Bid. Keep the dream alive. I personally would like to be driving a pyramid by no later than 2015.





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