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  Fuel-cell vehicles still stuck in first gear

  As in years past, fuel cell-powered vehicles are the technology of the future, according to a report published on Thursday by the U.S. National Academies.

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  BRP Can-Am Spyder is more like a bumblebee

  What gets 35 miles per gallon and goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds? You might suggest a motorcycle, but you would only be 66 per cent right.

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  Got a lead foot? Have a kiwi to save petrol

  Now that petrol is over AU$1.50 per litre, holiday road trips are a bit less fun. But we've found a few gadgets to help make fuel go farther.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Using a GPS

  Are you a convert to that lovely robotic voice telling you to turn right in 500 metres, or do you coast along fine with an old-fashioned street directory?

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  Asus' Lamborghini phone takes design award

  Ferrari may preen for the most attention, but Lamborghini is the auto house that gets the bragging rights for now.

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  Driven to distraction: a visor with the lot

  Last week we wowed you with a rear-view mirror with the works. Its built-in GPS and Bluetooth hands-free, however, seem to be pretty boring functions compared to this multimedia visor.

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  A rearview mirror with the works

  Yes, the rearview mirror is an important safety device but it could be so much more than that. Think GPS, audiobooks and more.

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  A BMW for the lounge room

  You can get Lamborghini laptops and Porsche phones; now, if you're willing to stump up some serious cash, you can get BMW-designed speakers.

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  Hot Wheels celebrates 40 years with design contest

  Honda announced its participation in the Hot Wheels 40th anniversary design contest by unveiling the Honda Racer, a 1/64th scale model designed at the automaker's R&D facility in Torrance, California.

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  Ferrari pimps the Motorola RAZR2 V9

  Forget phones that mimic a Ferrari car, here's the real (cross-branded) deal — the Motorola RAZR2 V9 Ferrari Special Edition.

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  Hummer, Cadillac and Cosmo phones

  Are you an ardent fan of Hummer's H-series four-wheel drives, Cadillac's sleek CTS sedan or Cosmo's sealed section? Well now you can get a mobile phone that's dressed and styled just like your favourite four-wheeler or magazine.

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  Honda's ASIMO robot conducts the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

  On the night of Tuesday May 13, Honda's ASIMO robot conducted the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to draw attention to the orchestra's music education programs for disadvantaged youth.

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  Photos: Car makers help Hot Wheels celebrate 40 years

  Hot Wheels' line of 40th anniversary models, designed by the car makers themselves, are due to go on sale in the US any day now and, we can now confirm, that they'll be making the boat trip Down Under too.

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  Microsoft TechFest 2008: A glimpse into the future

  Each year Microsoft holds its Techfest show, an exhibition of some of the research projects it's working on. CNET.com.au went to check out where the future lies.

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  Q&A: Craig Lowndes talks tech

  At the announcement of his association with Symantec as an Internet safety ambassador, we sat down with V8 Supercar driver Craig Lowndes to talk tech and cars and car tech.

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  Oi!: Poll: Will Top Gear Australia meet its great expectations?

  Last night SBS announced its choice of hosts for the Australian version of Top Gear: Charlie Cox, Warren Brown and Steve Pizzati. Take our poll and let us know how you think they'll fare.

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  Oi!: Brand Tags' clouds cut through marketing hype

  CEOs and marketing types talk about improving or maintaining "brand values" all the time. But what do we really think of the companies that deliver us our modern existence? The site Brand Tags is attempting to find out.

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  Oi!: Robo-lawnmower goes hybrid

  Sure, your neighbour may have already put in his order for the next year's hybrid coupe, but what's he using to mow the lawn?

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  Got a lead foot? Have a kiwi to save petrol

  Now that petrol is over AU$1.50 per litre, holiday road trips are a bit less fun. But we've found a few gadgets to help make fuel go farther.

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  Asus' Lamborghini phone takes design award

  Ferrari may preen for the most attention, but Lamborghini is the auto house that gets the bragging rights for now.

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  Bluetooth gets audio quality boost

  The audio quality of Bluetooth will take a leap forward with the latest generation of the technology, a major chipset manufacturer has claimed.

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  Driven to distraction: a visor with the lot

  Last week we wowed you with a rear-view mirror with the works. Its built-in GPS and Bluetooth hands-free, however, seem to be pretty boring functions compared to this multimedia visor.

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  A rearview mirror with the works

  Yes, the rearview mirror is an important safety device but it could be so much more than that. Think GPS, audiobooks and more.

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  Hummer, Cadillac and Cosmo phones

  Are you an ardent fan of Hummer's H-series four-wheel drives, Cadillac's sleek CTS sedan or Cosmo's sealed section? Well now you can get a mobile phone that's dressed and styled just like your favourite four-wheeler or magazine.

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  Ferrari pimps the Motorola RAZR2 V9

  Forget phones that mimic a Ferrari car, here's the real (cross-branded) deal — the Motorola RAZR2 V9 Ferrari Special Edition.

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  Jabra SP5050

  The Jabra SP5050 is a good choice for those who want a basic and affordable Bluetooth speakerphone.

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  Belkin TuneCast Auto with ClearScan

  The TuneCast Auto is easy to use and produces clear sound. Just watch you don't run anyone over while scanning for decent frequencies.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Belkin TuneFM for iPod Nano

  If you're stuck with just your car's FM radio as a receiver for your nano's music, this FM transmitter does a pretty decent job of delivering the audio oomph.

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  Apple iPod Radio Remote

  This new accessory for the fifth-generation iPod and the iPod Nano acts as both remote control and an FM radio tuner.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Jabra SP5050

  The Jabra SP5050 is a good choice for those who want a basic and affordable Bluetooth speakerphone.

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  DLO TransPod

  A worthy addition to your collection of iPod accessories, the DLO TransPod is one of the best FM transmitters on the market today.

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  Belkin TuneCast Auto with ClearScan

  The TuneCast Auto is easy to use and produces clear sound. Just watch you don't run anyone over while scanning for decent frequencies.

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  Logitech G25 Racing Wheel

  Fancy yourself as a virtual racing driver? This leather-clad, brushed metal extravaganza will transform you from Mark Webber into Stirling Moss.

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  Take screenshots in the iPhone

  2008/07/18 10:27:58

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  LG Secret KF750

  2008/07/11 13:18:35

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  Planet CNET: Ringing in the iPhone 3G

  2008/07/17 03:21:03

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  Citroen C3 Picasso: a people mover on a small canvas

  Citroen has taken the wraps off its little people mover, the C3 Picasso, ahead of the Paris Motor Show in October. And like a good French car it has a certain je ne sais quoi.

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  Holy F1 Batman! The Batpod's gone public

  We aren't going to make a secret of it: of all the superhero films out this year, we're most excited about The Dark Knight. As luck would have it, we've already spotted the Bat bike.

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