Navisurfer II Car Dashboard Linux Computer: Specs, Price Detailed

March 3, 2011 · Filed Under Cars and Auto Parts · 2 Comments 

Forget about low-powered Android computers on your car, there’s a better option now if you want a full-blown desktop-replacement computer on your vehicle’s dashboard. The new Navisurfer II is a Double DIN-designed dashboard computer with a 7-inch touchscreen display. It is powered by Ubuntu Linux 10.10 that’s been customized for in-car use. The Linux OS was optimized for touch screen operation.

Navisurfer II Car Dashboard Computer Sample Photo

If you paid $30,000 for your new car, why not pimped it up further with a real in-dashboard linux computer that costs less than $500.

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Google Car Road Test: Google Car Drives without Human Driver

October 13, 2010 · Filed Under Cars and Auto Parts · 1 Comment 

Google Car drives on the road without a human driver using artificial intelligence. This driverless car by Google is a software-controlled robot developed by a team of software and automotive engineers.

Google Car creates Live Virtual Images

Google Car Live Virtual Image using Cameras and Sensors

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Google Car: Google Fulfills Vision of a Driverless Car

October 13, 2010 · Filed Under Cars and Auto Parts · Comment 

Google Car is on the road and traveled 140,000 miles without a human driver. On October 9, 2010, Google news on their official blog confirmed that Google’s driverless car is on the road test for a year now.

Google Car October 2010 Photo

Google Car: Google's Driverless Car on the Road

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BMW Recall 2010: Voluntary Recall on Select BMW and Rolls-Royce V8 and V-12 Powered Models

October 2, 2010 · Filed Under Cars and Auto Parts · Comment 

The BMW Recall 2010 was announced on September 30, 2010. According to BMW of North America, they submitted a voluntary recall to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a few models of BMW and Rolls-Royce cars or vehicles. These BMW Recall 2010 cars under recall are certain V8 and V12-powered models of Rolls-Royce and BMW vehicles. The BMW Recall 2010 was a bit similar to the problem in the Toyota Recall 2010 earlier this year.

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Toyota Prius Recall Caused by Prius Brake Problem

February 10, 2010 · Filed Under Cars and Auto Parts · 1 Comment 

The 2010 Toyota PRIUS Hybrid Car was not included in the January 2010 list of Toyota recall cars. However, PRIUS is facing almost the same huge problem as its brakes are under recall. The Toyota PRIUS brake problem was rumored as early as December 2009. In fact, Prius owners claimed these brake problems and was reported on MSNBC.

The huge buzz on Toyota PRIUS brake problem came out in February 3, 2010. Toyota admitted that there were complaints of inconsistent brake feel on the 2010 Toyota PRIUS Car when it is driven over bumps, potholes or slippery road surfaces and the company was currently investigating the issue. Upon confirmation of the PRIUS brake problems, Toyota addressed the issue by filing a voluntary recall.

Photo of Toyota PRIUS Hybrid Car 2010 Models on Recall

Toyota PRIUS Hybrid Car 2010 Models under Recall for Brake Problems

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Toyota Recall 2010 Update: Toyota USA Apologizes to Customers

February 1, 2010 · Filed Under Cars and Auto Parts · 1 Comment 

Here are updates on the latest  Toyota Recall 2010 news. Toyota finally felt the need to apologize to its customers or vehicle owners. On Toyota USA Newsroom or official press release website, Toyota Motor Sales President and COO Jim Lentz appeared on a video apologizing to its consumers and gave some information about the remedies for the Toyota recall of accelerator pedals this January 2010.

Photo of Toyota Tundra Pick-Up Truck 2010 Model

2010 Model of Toyota Tundra Pick-Up Truck

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Honda Recall January 2010: Honda Recalls Jazz or Fit Models 2007-2008 for Window Switch Defect

January 30, 2010 · Filed Under Cars and Auto Parts · Comment 

Honda announced another safety recall on a specific model on January 29, 2010. Honda recalls all 2007 and 2008 models of Honda Jazz or Fit due to window switch defect. This is a separate case from the Honda Recall in August 2009 that was made on Civic and Accord models 2001-02 due to airbag defects. According to the vehicle manufacturing company’s press release, this January 2010 Honda recall affects the Fit or Jazz model only.

Photo of Honda Fit or Honda Jazz Compact=

Honda Fit or Honda Jazz Compact Car 2008 Model (Bluish Silver)

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Toyota Recall List of Cars January 2010: Toyota Suspends Sales and Production of Selected Toyota Vehicles

January 29, 2010 · Filed Under Cars and Auto Parts · Comment 

The Toyota recall list of cars this January 2010 was announced by Toyota a few days ago. As of the 26th of January 2010, Toyota also announced the suspension of sales and production on selected Toyota cars or vehicles. The production and sales suspension applies only on car models under Toyota recall list. The specific models affected in this suspension are the listed within this article.

Photo of the 2010 model of Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry 2010 Model is one of the cars under Toyota Recall January 2010

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2010 Toyota PRIUS Hybrid Car: Third Generation Toyota PRIUS ZVW30 Hybrid Car Specs and Price

January 27, 2010 · Filed Under Cars and Auto Parts · 3 Comments 

The 2010 Toyota PRIUS Hybrid Car had its debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show (North American International Auto Show). It is the third generation of Toyota PRIUS Hybrid Car specifically known as the ZVW30 model. Its production immediately in 2009 among three assembly plants in Asia. Toyota released the 2010 Toyota PRIUS Hybrid Car as early as May 18, 2009 in Japan.

Rear View Image of Toyota PRIUS Hybrid Car 2010 Model

2010 Toyota PRIUS Hybrid Car with Hatchback

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2011 Ford Explorer: Fifth Generation Ford Explorer Production Starts in 2010

January 27, 2010 · Filed Under Cars and Auto Parts · Comment 

The 2011 Ford Explorer is the fifth generation of Ford Explorer SUV. It was introduced as one of Ford’s concept cars or vehicles in the 2008 North American International Auto Show (Detroit Auto Show). The 2011 model of Ford Explorer was nicknamed America concept vehicle.

In December 2009, 2011 Ford Explorer was spied on the streets of Detroit, Michigan undergoing road test getting it ready for production. However, it was covered with a black sheet to conceal its design. As of the 26th of January 2010, Ford Motor Company confirmed the production start of fifth generation Ford Explorer (2011 model).

Here is a photo of the Ford Explorer America prototype wrapped up with some sheet.

2011 Ford Explorer Concept SUV with Sheet Cover

2011 Ford Explorer Concept SUV with Black Sheet

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