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BMW i3 Parks Itself without any Driver Input [VIDEO]
The BMW i3 has an interesting function available as a $1,000 optional extra: Parking Assistant. This system allows your car to park itself without your input. It uses a sonar installed in the right side of the car that detects large enough parking spaces when you want it to. After that, all you have...
Blog, Updated at: 8:41 AM
Tesla Gigafactory deal confirmed - Panasonic to invest up to $1Billion
Panasonic has reached a basic agreement with Tesla Motors to participate in the Gigafactory, the huge battery plant that the American electric vehicle manufacturer plans to build in the U.S. Tesla aims to begin the first phase of construction this fiscal year. The plant would start making lithium-ion...
Blog, Updated at: 1:23 AM
Kneeling Office Chairs 101
For those of you that know the plague that is office-related pain, know that you're not alone. Every year, thousands of Americans just like you begin the search for relief. Whether you choose ergonomic chairs, yoga, specialized office accessories, or exercises to relieve your pain, the important thing...
Blog, Updated at: 9:32 AM
Panasonic to invest $200-300 million in Tesla battery plant
Panasonic Corp plans to initially invest about 20 billion to 30 billion yen ($200-300 million) in Tesla Motors Inc's planned lithium-ion battery plant in the United States, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The Japanese company, which already supplies batteries for the electric vehicle...
Blog, Updated at: 7:29 AM
Mayline Blends Traditional and Modern Appeal with The Popular Napoli Collection
A long time favorite of interior design teams and industry professionals alike, the Mayline Napoli collection is a highly regarded furniture line that includes desks, tables, reception stations, and office organizing solutions. The Napoli series combines the perfect blend of traditional wood surfaces...
Blog, Updated at: 7:08 AM
Tesla Model S: Still the best car in the world? [VIDEO]
CNET On Cars, Episode 46: CNET revisits the Tesla Model S now that it's a bona fide mass production h...
Blog, Updated at: 7:03 PM
GM and LG working on Tesla Model 3 competitor with 200 mile range
LG Chem CFO Cho Suk-jeh has revealed the company will supply an automaker with a battery that will allow one of their models to travel more than 200 miles (320 km) on a single charge. Suk-jeh declined to say which automaker will use the battery but all indications are pointing to General Motors. General...
Blog, Updated at: 6:48 PM
The Triumph Stag needs its own adjective
THE OTHER week I mentioned one of my petrolhead pals was threatening to blow five thousand of his carefully earned pounds on a Triumph Stag.Luckily, he saw sense at the last minute and decided not to; he decided to chuck seven and a half bags of sand at one instead. That’s £7,500 on a 1970s convertible...
Blog, Updated at: 12:11 PM
BMW i9 Supercar to launch in 2016
Auto Motor und Sport is reporting on a future BMW i9 due to launch in 2016. In the same very year, BMW is celebrating 100 years. BMW i9 would be based off the i8 hybrid sports car with more power and a beefier appearance. Still featuring a plug-in hybrid, the BMW i9 is said to forgo the 1.5 liter three-cylinder...
Blog, Updated at: 8:58 PM
DIY Office: 5 Cool Desks Made from Doors!
Looking to create a one of a kind office space to conduct your business from? If so, today's post is a must read. In this DIY office article, we'll highlight 5 of the coolest office desks you'll ever see that are actually made from doors! These inspiring self-made desks showcase that with a little know...
Blog, Updated at: 7:54 AM
Office All Stars: Zira Reception Desks by Global Total Office
Looking to make an impression on your office visitors? The all new Zira series reception desks from Global Total Office will help you do just that! These versatile and incredibly stylish stations offer high end modern appeal that's sure to earn you space daily compliments. In today's article we'll take...
Blog, Updated at: 7:00 AM
All-electric Kia Soul EV test drive in Seoul
Kia have released another promo video for the Soul EV. The Soul EV is propelled by a liquid-cooled AC synchronous permanent magnet electric motor rated for 109 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. Like most electrics, the motor sends power to the front wheels via a single-speed constant-ratio transmission....
Blog, Updated at: 6:08 PM
QUANT e-Sportlimousine with nanoFLOWCELL drive [VIDEO]
nanoFLOWCELL AG introduced their QUANT e-Sportlimousine concept at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year and the company has just announced the car has been approved for road use in Europe. The company says this is a critical step because they are "working at top speed" on a production version. nanoFLOWCELL...
Blog, Updated at: 7:43 AM
Tesla Battery Pack - Tear Down [VIDEO]
The eSamba project have acquired a Tesla battery pack to reverse engineer &/or use in the VW Samba Bus EV conversion. Jehu Garcia's eSamba project is part of a 30-odd episode YouTube series where Jehu has recently experimented with building his own 18650 Lithium Ion battery packs. In this weeks...
Blog, Updated at: 3:52 AM
Renault all-electric truck hits Paris
As part of its research into goods transport based on sustainable development, Renault Trucks and Guerlain are currently testing an experimental all-electric vehicle operated by Speed Distribution Logistique. This 16 t vehicle will be delivering supplies to Maison de Parfums & Cosmétiques boutiques...
Blog, Updated at: 7:30 PM
Fiat beefs up the Panda 4x4
A MORE hardcore version of the UK’s smallest off-roader has just been launched by Fiat.The Panda Cross is based on the existing four-wheel-drive Panda but adds a stack of gadgets you’d normally only find on much larger off-roaders – including oversized tyres, hill descent control, a sump guard, and...
Blog, Updated at: 2:05 PM
LG Chem targets EV batteries with range of more than 200 miles in 2016
South Korean supplier LG Chem plans to supply batteries for electric vehicles that can travel more than 200 miles, or 321 kilometers, per charge in 2016, its CFO said on Friday. The CFO, Cho Suk-jeh, did not elaborate on which automakers will use the so-called second-generation batteries. LG Chem currently...
Blog, Updated at: 8:14 PM
The Life On Cars Mini resurfaces - here's why I didn't buy it
SUPPOSE you’re invited out for a drink with an ex you haven’t seen in years. You’re curious – perhaps even slightly sentimental – but you know it ended for a reason. What do you do?That’s the way I felt the other day when the first car I ever owned turned up, completely unexpectedly, in an online auction....
Blog, Updated at: 3:05 AM
Redox Ultrabattery achieves high energy and power capacity
Researchers have tested a unique combination of hybrid supercapacitor-battery materials that combines fast electrochemical charge times with the high energy density of a li-ion battery. Li-ion batteries with high specific energy, high power density, long cycle life and low cost are critical for widespread...
Blog, Updated at: 11:11 PM
Toyota Supra, BMW Z4 sports cars to share platform
Toyota Motor and BMW will develop a common platform for two sports car models that will become the first products to come out of a comprehensive tie-up the two inked in January 2013. The automakers will use the same platform as early as 2017 for the BMW Z4 and a planned revival of the Toyota Supra,...
Blog, Updated at: 9:54 PM
Autocar test the BMW i8 hybrid sports car [VIDEO]
Autocar's in-house race driver Steve Sutcliffe tests the BMW i8 in Scotland. The i8 has a transverse mid-mounted 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine that drives the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox. An electric motor acts as a starter motor but can also fill in any torque gaps...
Blog, Updated at: 5:50 PM
Panasonic to build gigafactory, produce batteries for Tesla Motors
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic is teaming with Tesla Motors to build batteries for the American electric car manufacturer. Panasonic is expected to sign a contract this month to help Tesla construct a plant and produce batteries for its vehicles. Initial operations at the plant are scheduled to...
Blog, Updated at: 5:21 PM
David Cameron has given great street racing events the green light
IMAGINE the sight of a Jaguar D-type doing battle with a Ferrari 250 TR, or perhaps a pair of Caterhams ducking and diving as they fight for the perfect line through a tight corner.It’s an entertaining enough prospect to make you book a ticket for Brands Hatch or Silverstone, but what about watching...
Blog, Updated at: 3:17 PM
Life In The Cube: A Guide To Cubicle Comfort
Stuck in a cubicle all day? Not to worry! In today's post we've outlined the tips, products, and advice needed to get you working effectively. From using your office chair properly to adding the right ergonomic accessories, the days of discomfort in the workplace are about to be a thing of the past!Use...
Blog, Updated at: 11:19 AM
200 MPH Porsche 918 Spyder Acceleration Launch Control Test [VIDEO]
German magazine Sport Auto test the Porsche 918 Spyder: Acceleration 0 to 333 km/h. The fastest ever road-going Porsche, with the weight-optimised 'Weissach' package fitted, accelerates from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.6 seconds, from zero to 124 mph (200 km/h) in 7.2 seconds, and passes the...
Blog, Updated at: 7:55 PM
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid sets 700 MPG Nürburgring lap record [VIDEO]
Three-digit records are nothing new at the Nürburgring, the go-to location when car manufacturers want to prove the pace of their latest models, but until now, these feats have always been about miles per hour, not miles per gallon. Toyota turned tradition on its head when it took its Prius Plug-in...
Blog, Updated at: 5:20 PM
Tesla's $35,000 car will be called the Model 3
In an interview with AutoExpress, CEO Elon Musk revealed that the $35,000 vehicle will be called the Model 3 (with three bars to represent it), after Ford put the kibosh on calling it the Model E. “We were going to call it model E for a while and then Ford sued us saying it wanted to use the Model...
Blog, Updated at: 6:48 PM
New classic car show planned for Southport
CLASSIC car owners in and around Southport are being urged to get involved with a new charity event being held in the resort next month.The event, which is being held at the newly-refurbished Kings Gardens near the Promenade, will take place on Saturday, 23 August and raise funds to help treat Merseyside...
Blog, Updated at: 3:19 PM
Think Outside the Cubicle: Multi User Desk Configurations
With companies everywhere embracing open desking, cubicles are becoming a thing of the past. Bringing down the walls is a great way to promote teamwork, and collaboration in the workplace. It improves coworker communication and the spread of new ideas. Modern desks for multiple users incorporate all...
Blog, Updated at: 10:28 AM
