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  Chrysler's Uconnect lets you take the internet on the road

  Chrysler is turning its US cars and trucks into wireless hot spots. No word when, or if, such a service will be made available in Australia.

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  JVC, Kenwood officially hook up

  The two Japanese audio equipment makers will combine to form JVC Kenwood Holdings, which will focus on car electronics, home electronics, and professional wireless systems.

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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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  Cyclists may get a hand (and arm) with safety

  Although automobiles have countless safety devices and technologies, there are relatively few for bicycles by comparison. That may change now that Michael Chen's Reactiv bike jacket has won the 2008 James Dyson Award.

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  Europe and America: now it's carbon emissions versus fuel economy

  The differences between Europe and America run deep: gourmet versus supersize me, small hatches versus big SUVs, public transport versus Interstates, and so forth. You can add g/km versus mpg to the list too now.

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  GT5 Prologue priced, dated and bundled for Australia

  Sony announces GT5 Prologue game and hardware bundle to tear up Aussie streets on March 27.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Dodgy technology

  Have you ever bought the wrong thing and been burned by a tech disaster? With technology impacting so many facets of our lives, few of us are immune, as we find out on the streets of Sydney this week.

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  BMW to offer full in-car Web access

  There is a lot of talk of connected cars of late, but there are currently no OEM auto manufacturers that offer unrestricted Web access; BMW is looking to change that.

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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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  Watch where you go

  CNET.com.au looks at your options for portable video playback.

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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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  Oi!: In-car singalongs with Sony

  The upcoming long weekend means road trips are on the cards, and Sony has some new options for in-car entertainment en route.

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  Oi!: New Audi R8 kitted out with 12 Bang & Olufsen surround sound speakers

  In what sounds like the ultimate boy's toy, the new Audi R8 sports car boasts 12 -- yes, 12 -- loudspeakers.

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  iPod your car

  An iPod, or any MP3 player, is a great way of carrying around shedloads of music. But why should you only listen to your music collection on the bus or train? We show you how to hook your iPod up to your car.

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  In-car singalongs with Sony

  The upcoming long weekend means road trips are on the cards, and Sony has some new options for in-car entertainment en route.

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  Bentley and Naim partner for "world's best" in-car sound system

  Luxury brands have paired with high-end audio companies before -- Lexus with Mark Levinson, Lincoln with THX, Acura with ELS. Now Bentley pairing with Naim is proving that even automakers in the luxury stratosphere feel the need to partner with an established audio company.

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  Portable DVD: Why not use a notebook?

  Even the lowest-end notebooks on the market these days sport DVD-ROM drives, so why shouldn't you just plump for a notebook to meet your portable DVD watching needs?

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  JVC, Kenwood officially hook up

  The two Japanese audio equipment makers will combine to form JVC Kenwood Holdings, which will focus on car electronics, home electronics, and professional wireless systems.

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  Chrysler's Uconnect lets you take the internet on the road

  Chrysler is turning its US cars and trucks into wireless hot spots. No word when, or if, such a service will be made available in Australia.

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  New Audi R8 kitted out with 12 Bang & Olufsen surround sound speakers

  In what sounds like the ultimate boy's toy, the new Audi R8 sports car boasts 12 -- yes, 12 -- loudspeakers.

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  Watch where you go

  CNET.com.au looks at your options for portable video playback.

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  Car crazy: Microsoft in the driver's seat

  Microsoft wants your next car to run Windows.

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  Sony DVP-FX720W

  The FX720 has its limitations, but for the price, it does what it is designed to do well enough.

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  Eclipse AVN2210p

  Is this car stereo with detachable GPS unit the answer to the question no-one asked? No matter, it's one of the cheapest ways to get an in-dash GPS.

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  Toshiba SD-P2900

  The Toshiba SD-P2900 is a portable DVD player with a wealth of features, but for the price you can also afford a laptop with an onboard DVD recorder.

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  Philips DCP750

  Philips' iPod-compatible DVD player adds another layer to your in-car entertainment experience -- at a price.

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  Philips PET708

  You'll have fewer fights in the back seat of your car with Philips' dual screen portable DVD player.

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  Philips PET708

  You'll have fewer fights in the back seat of your car with Philips' dual screen portable DVD player.

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  Eclipse AVN2210p

  Is this car stereo with detachable GPS unit the answer to the question no-one asked? No matter, it's one of the cheapest ways to get an in-dash GPS.

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  Pioneer AVIC-HD3

  Pioneer, late to the Aussie GPS market, is hoping to make a splash in the top end of the market with the AVIC-HD3 -- an integrated double-DIN, GPS, music, video and communications unit.

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  Sony MV700HR In-Car DVD Player

  The MV700HR is a good option for anyone wanting a permanently installed in-car DVD player.

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  LG DP8811P portable DVD player

  A pricey purchase at just under $1000, the DP8811P portable DVD player could well be worth it just to keep the kids happy on long drives.

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