http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/gadgets http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/gadgets http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120938882/renault-r-link-multimedia-tablet-announced-video Renault has announced R-LINK, a built-in console tablet, which represents the auto firms' latest development for in-car multimedia connectivity. ]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:36:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111120938882/renault-r-link-multimedia-tablet-announced-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111101937533/mother-of-all-hot-wheels-tracks Reawakening that inner child only requires one look at this video.]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:48:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111101937533/mother-of-all-hot-wheels-tracks http://www.worldcarfans.com/111101237342/cadillac-unveils-new-cue-infotainment-system-video New CUE (Cadillac User Experience) system features several new technologies such as proximity sensing.]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:05:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111101237342/cadillac-unveils-new-cue-infotainment-system-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111091336542/bentley-mulsanne-executive-interior-concept-debuts-in-frankfurt Luxury British marque outfits its flagship cruiser with a host of business-on-the-run features for the rear of the cabin.]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:25:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111091336542/bentley-mulsanne-executive-interior-concept-debuts-in-frankfurt http://www.worldcarfans.com/111071134830/one-fast-remote-controlled-car---the-schumacher-mi3-video World's fastest remote-controlled car clocks in at over 260 km/h (161.76 mph) at the Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina. ]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:09:04 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111071134830/one-fast-remote-controlled-car---the-schumacher-mi3-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111060233841/mercedes-benz-unimog-60th-anniversary-edition-by-lego The Unimog U 400 from LEGO comes in a 1:12.5 scale and features a working pneumatically operated crane. ]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111060233841/mercedes-benz-unimog-60th-anniversary-edition-by-lego http://www.worldcarfans.com/111042732931/luxury-edition-of-new-james-bond-book-by-bentley 500 copies of Bentley-designed next Bond novel, Carte Blanche, are available for order for GBP 1,000 each.]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111042732931/luxury-edition-of-new-james-bond-book-by-bentley http://www.worldcarfans.com/111040731302/lamborghini-laptop-by-asus Computer-maker designs a notebook to look like the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 including the orange and carbon black colors. ]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111040731302/lamborghini-laptop-by-asus http://www.worldcarfans.com/111032231149/brabus-800-ibusiness-20---apple-gadget-binge-at-219-mph Apple loving CEOs can rejoice as Brabus has unveiled the new 800 iBusiness 2.0 which features an iPad 2 and a Mac Mini.]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111032231149/brabus-800-ibusiness-20---apple-gadget-binge-at-219-mph http://www.worldcarfans.com/111021830764/gm-introduces-mylink-infotainment-system Designed to battle SYNC and Entune, MyLink allows users to wirelessly stream audio from smartphone applications like Pandora and Stitcher SmartRadio.]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111021830764/gm-introduces-mylink-infotainment-system http://www.worldcarfans.com/111012130506/remote-control-bmw-1-series-video Two young developers create a remote control system for a BMW 1-Series guided by a Nokia mobile phone. ]]> Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111012130506/remote-control-bmw-1-series-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/111012030493/auto-union-type-c-e-tron-study-revealed-at-nuremberg-toy Toy electric car is made for children by can fit an adult up to 1.80 m (5'11"). The 1.1 kW electric motor produces 40 Nm of continuous torque. ]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:17:28 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111012030493/auto-union-type-c-e-tron-study-revealed-at-nuremberg-toy http://www.worldcarfans.com/111010630319/gm-ventures-invests-5-million-for-wireless-charging-technology Technology for wireless in-vehicle charging of personal devices to be developed by electronics firm Powermat and used in GM models starting in 2012.]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111010630319/gm-ventures-invests-5-million-for-wireless-charging-technology http://www.worldcarfans.com/111010630321/hyundai-debuts-blue-link-telematics-platform-at-2011-ces Telematics system includes functions such as voice-activated web browsing, texting and e-mail, navigation and a restaurant finder. ]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:30:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111010630321/hyundai-debuts-blue-link-telematics-platform-at-2011-ces http://www.worldcarfans.com/111010530301/onstar-goes-aftermarket---will-be-sold-at-best-buy-for Citing overwhelming demand, OnStar has announced plans to offer an aftermarket version of their popular telematics service.]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111010530301/onstar-goes-aftermarket---will-be-sold-at-best-buy-for http://www.worldcarfans.com/110101428996/toyota-iq-disco-gets-its-groove-on Designed to be the life of the party, the iQ boasts a disco ball-inspired foil wrap and a professional DJ sound system.]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110101428996/toyota-iq-disco-gets-its-groove-on http://www.worldcarfans.com/110082528043/nokia-and-clarion-working-on-next-generation-smartphone Clarion has teamed up with Nokia to develop a new infotainment system which will work seamlessly with smartphones.]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110082528043/nokia-and-clarion-working-on-next-generation-smartphone http://www.worldcarfans.com/110082328025/official-lamborghini-reventn-gas-powered-rc-car-revealed Built by De Agostini, the 1:10 scale car has more features than some production models. Details inside.]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110082328025/official-lamborghini-reventn-gas-powered-rc-car-revealed http://www.worldcarfans.com/110060826701/ford-adds-google-maps-send-to-sync-feature-for-free Ford has unveiled the Send to SYNC feature for their popular infotainment system. Designed to maximize convenience, the feature allows people to send Google Maps directions to their SYNC-equipped Ford vehicle. ]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110060826701/ford-adds-google-maps-send-to-sync-feature-for-free http://www.worldcarfans.com/110052126398/audi-a8-wireless-access-for-ipads-laptops-and-netbooks Passengers of the new 2011 Audi A8 can now connect to the internet via the car itself. An optional WLAN can be factory-fitted into the A8, thus creating an instant mobile internet hotspot.]]> Sat, 22 May 2010 07:06:40 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110052126398/audi-a8-wireless-access-for-ipads-laptops-and-netbooks http://www.worldcarfans.com/110052026370/roewe-350-gets-first-google-android-integration While OnStar is making headlines for an Android app, Roewe has installed the Android operating system on the 350 sedan.]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 02:23:08 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110052026370/roewe-350-gets-first-google-android-integration http://www.worldcarfans.com/110051826322/gms-onstar-navigation-integrates-google-maps-for-chevrolet OnStar has unveiled an improved Andriod app for the Chevrolet Volt. It will allow users to pinpoint their Volt using Google Maps.]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 21:38:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110051826322/gms-onstar-navigation-integrates-google-maps-for-chevrolet http://www.worldcarfans.com/110050425992/apple-ipad-gets-solid-dash-mount-video A new video released from Scosche shows their latest device: a dashboard mount for the Apple iPad. Find out more inside.]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 22:40:43 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110050425992/apple-ipad-gets-solid-dash-mount-video http://www.worldcarfans.com/110050425986/student-develop-in-car-cloud-computing-apps-envision-the Find out more about the latest developments in cloud computing, and how they may one day affect your commute. The story inside.]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 18:40:43 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110050425986/student-develop-in-car-cloud-computing-apps-envision-the http://www.worldcarfans.com/110042025764/ford-sync-applink-allows-voice-control-access-of-smartphone Check out this video and find out more about SYNC AppLink inside.]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:10:56 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110042025764/ford-sync-applink-allows-voice-control-access-of-smartphone http://www.worldcarfans.com/110040825574/volkswagen-classic-ketchup-is-no-april-fools-joke---world Whether you call it "ketchup" or "catsup," this Volkswagen side dish gives us an excuse to eat a bratwurst.]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110040825574/volkswagen-classic-ketchup-is-no-april-fools-joke---world http://www.worldcarfans.com/110022324703/mini-connected-infotainment-system-announced We have first details about MINI's new infotainment system, MINI Connected. The story inside.]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110022324703/mini-connected-infotainment-system-announced http://www.worldcarfans.com/110020124318/audi-first-auto-maker-to-present-at-toy-show What will Audi show at the world's largest toy and game trade show? Photos and details inside.]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110020124318/audi-first-auto-maker-to-present-at-toy-show http://www.worldcarfans.com/110010723859/porsche-design-announces-p9522-black-edition-mobile-phone We have photos of the P'9522 Black Edition mobile phone from Porsche Design, but when will it be available? The answer inside.]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110010723859/porsche-design-announces-p9522-black-edition-mobile-phone http://www.worldcarfans.com/110010723857/myford-touch-driver-connect-system-revealed We have the first details on Ford's introduction of the MyFord Touch touchscreen system, and how it works with Sync. Details, photos, and video inside.]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/110010723857/myford-touch-driver-connect-system-revealed