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Exotic cars at the 2009 LA Motor Show

Despite the beginning of the Copenhagen climate change talks, the 2009 LA Motor Show wasn't all eco-friendliness.

Best in-car Bluetooth hands-free kits

It's illegal to hold a mobile phone and drive; we pick the best Bluetooth hands-free car kits, so you can inform friends that you'll be late or chat about what so-and-so is doing with you-know-who and not be nabbed by the boys and gals in blue.

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Reviews

Pioneer AVIC-F10BT

Pioneer's top-of-the-range in-dash navigation unit, the F10BT features a 7-inch touchscreen, movie playback including DivX, Bluetooth hands-free, USB connectivity and iPod support, as well as sat nav with text-to-speech, 3D view and traffic messaging.
Porsche Design P'9521

Maybe it's because we've never actually sat in a Porsche, but we're struggling to find the similarities between the P'9521 and Porsches of the past; except perhaps the exorbitant price tag. With no 3G or Wi-Fi there's very little to justify the expense.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue may be only a practice lap for the real thing, but it's a beautiful joyride while it lasts.
Porsche 911 Carrera

A 3.6-litre boxer six hung out the back. It could be none other than the latest Porsche 911.
Nokia LD-4W

The right accessories make easy work of lugging about this well-designed GPS receiver.
LaCie Mobile Hard Drive, design by F.A. Porsche (160GB)

LaCie's latest external hard drive is a winner on price and performance.
Forza Motorsport 2

Forza 2 delivers on nearly every aspect you'd want in a Forza sequel. It drives incredibly, it's wonderfully presented, and it's rich with modes and features.
Garmin StreetPilot c510

Garmin's reasonably priced c510 GPS navigator uses text-to-speech technology and the latest SiRF starIII GPS receivers.

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Features

Best FM transmitters for the car

Not all iPod FM transmitters are created equal — some have dodgy cradles that fling your iPod around the cabin, others roll over at the first sign of interference. We pick three of the best, so you have your tunes everywhere you drive.
Tech toys for speed junkies

Not everyone can go touring in a Bugatti or racing in a Ferrari. But that's half the allure — you want it but you can't have it. Well, that's not entirely true.
Tech on tour: Family road trip survival tips

Can technology make the hassles of a family car trip simpler? Alex Kidman decided to put technology to the test on the road.
Pimp your ride with Intel

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News

Start your car from your iPhone

Car security company Directed Electronics has unveiled a new iPhone application that lets customers control parts of their Viper SmartStart-enabled vehicle from their iPhone or iPod Touch.
New Mercedes S-Class hybrid plugs into the grid

With the S400 Hybrid due in European showrooms very shortly, Mercedes-Benz is set to trot out its new Vision S500 Plug-in Hybrid at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Fisker hopes to impress the Karma police

Among the different alternative-fuel strategies playing out, Henrik Fisker is betting big on plug-in hybrids. At a recent dinner speech, he said plug-in hybrids will be the dominant type of car for the next 10 to 15 years.
Audiovox, PlayStation 2 roll out

The almost nine-year-old PS2 is now officially going on the road, thanks to Audiovox.

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DIYs and How-to

A guide on how to 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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Downloads

Jet Car Stunts for iPhone

Race and use your rockets to complete huge jumps on your way to the finish line in this iPhone game.
Auto Maintenance Pro

Makes it easy to manage your vehicle maintenance, track PM, repairs, and costs.
Lot Wizard

Manage your car dealer lot inventory, customers, and deal paperwork.
ODO

The simplest way to record and report on your vehicle log book. Comes with user friendly PC app for consolidated reporting

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.