Archive for March, 2009
The Phantom Alert works by users updating a Google Maps based system with information about the speed trap/camera; location, intersection and the speed limit for the road are all recorded by Phantom Alert. You can then sync your GPS device with Phantom Alert’s database to have up-to-date information about the speed traps around you. You must subscribe to the service at $9.99/month, $40/year or you can make a $99 Lifetime Purchase.
According to the site: How it works. First drivers & spotters report speed traps & photo enforcement locations on our web site. Then you simply download our location database in to your GPS & you will receive audio & visual alerts every time you approach enforcement areas. You will see them before they see you. Speed Traps, Red Light Cameras, Speed Cameras, DUI Checkpoints …
Check out some reviews of GPS devices like the Garmin nuvi 370 GPS Navigator:
March 30th, 2009
The Nano is being launched today. March 23, 2009. The car will be available in both standard and deluxe versions. Both versions will offer a wide range of body colors, and other accessories so that the car can be customized to an individual’s preferences.
With an expected starting price of about $1,945 for dealers, which doesn’t include a markup and other charges that consumers will pay, the 10.2 foot-long Nano will be one of the world’s cheapest cars.
Its mono-volume design, with wheels at the corners and the power train at the rear, enables it to uniquely combine both space and maneuverability, which will set a new benchmark among small cars.
The Nano has a rear-wheel drive, all-aluminum, two-cylinder, 623 cc, 33 PS, multi point fuel injection petrol engine. This is the first time that a two-cylinder gasoline engine is being used in a car with single balancer shaft.
The Nano’s safety performance exceeds current regulatory requirements. With an all sheet-metal body, it has a strong passenger compartment, with safety features such as crumple zones, intrusion-resistant doors, seat belts, strong seats and anchorages, and the rear tailgate glass bonded to the body.
The Nano’s tailpipe emission performance exceeds regulatory requirements. In terms of overall pollutants, it has a lower pollution level than two-wheelers being manufactured in India today. The high fuel efficiency also ensures that the car has low carbon dioxide emissions, thereby providing the twin benefits of an affordable transportation solution with a low carbon footprint.
Want to check out more environment friendly cars? travelmom1 review the Conch Electric Car:
March 23rd, 2009
The entire Ford Fusion line received a makeover for 2010. Up front, the grille and the hood’s power dome grow larger for the 2010 model year. Everything from the back of the hood to the trunk remains the same, but a pair of honeycomb lenses set the taillights apart from those of earlier Fusions.
Last October, Ford introduced the brand new SmartGauge system and you’ll find it on the Fusion Hybrid. It’s a huge technological leap in driver information, comprised of a large center analog speedometer flanked by two high-resolution LCD screens. The display can be configured to show varying amounts of information. The driver can choose from one of four configurations.
Inform: Fuel level and battery charge status
Enlighten: Adds electric vehicle mode indicator and tachometer
Engage: Adds engine output power and battery output power
Empower: Adds power to wheels, engine pull-up threshold and accessory power consumption
As a bonus, anyone who purchases a Fusion Hybrid by March 31, 2009 will be eligible for a $3400 federal tax credit. Buyers who wait until April 1, 2009 will be eligible for only a $1700 credit. From October 1, 2009 until March 31, 2010, the credit will be reduced by half again, to $850. Anyone buying a Fusion Hybrid after March 31, 2010 will not be eligible to receive any tax credits unless there is a change in the tax code
Price: $27,995 (base)
Check out a review of the 2008 Ford Fusion by Socialbuzz
March 20th, 2009
The Peapod from Chrysler is first of a new generation of GEM electric vehicles that will be more user-friendly and efficient. These vehicles use no gasoline and emit no pollutants. The Peapod is fully enclosed and designed to be more aerodynamic. It will have a built-in interface in the dash for iPod or iPhone and will interface with the iPhone for hands-free calling. The seats will be made of a mesh material to allow better air circulation and will be made of ecofriendly and recycled materials. GEM hopes to have the Peapod into production in 2009 and will follow it with more new models. For now, future plans include an electric light-duty commercial truck and a large city electric car with more range and performance, both of which GEM hopes to get into production next year along with the Peapod.
Check out more reviews of electric cars like this review of Conch Electric Cars by travelmom1:
March 2nd, 2009
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