USB Headphone MP3 Player
Brando has started selling the USB Headphone MP3 Player that allows you to wear it and listen your music anywhere. Measuring 178mm x 75mm x 225mm and weighting at just 201grams, the gadget plays MP3 files from SD/MMC cards and features a blue backlight LCD display. If you want one, you can purchase Brando’s USB Headphone MP3 Player for $34. [Brando]
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Report: Mercedes-Benz S350 Bluetec joining lineup for 2011
Filed under: Sedan, Mercedes-Benz, Diesel, Luxury
2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed to Autoblog that the S400 hybrid won’t remain the only efficiency-minded member of the S-Class family for long. The S350 Bluetec will be coming to the U.S. market for 2011 as the first diesel S-Class since the mid-1990s. The S350 will use the same 3.5-liter turbodiesel V6 already used in Mercedes’ ML, GL and R-Class SUVs. That engine is rated at 210 horsepower and 400 pound-feet and includes a urea injection system to treat the NOx emissions in the exhaust.
We expect the S350 to at least match – if not beat – the 22 mpg real-world results we achieved with the S400 gas-electric earlier this year, and it will probably have similar performance thanks to its exceptional torque. There is no word on pricing, but we anticipate it will sticker at or below the S400’s $87,950 base price for 2010.
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iPad Memorial Day Sales
Want to save some money this weekend? If you have an iPad, today might be a good day to look for some bargins. Several app developers and accessory makers are offering their products at special discounts. We did some searching and put together this short list of apps and accessories that we thought might be of interest to our readers. Happy hunting!
Applications
- Putt Putt Golf HD – now only $6.99 – 30% off!
- Caster HD – now only $0.99 – 80% off!
- Blood Beach HD for iPad – now only $2.99 – 50% off!
- Geared for iPad – now only $0.99 – 80% off!
- Resident Evil 4 iPad edition – now only $4.99 – 50% off!
- Nav Clock for iPad/iPhone – now only $1.99 – 33% off!
- Math Flash Cards HD – now only $2.99 – 57% off!
- Astraware Sudoku – now only $0.99 – 80% off!
- Space Station: Frontier HD – now only $1.99 – 80% off!
Accessories
- ZAGG – all ZAGG products are now 50% off
- MacMall – A wide range of Mac products are now on sale
- Best Buy – Select Apple products and related accessories
- Case Logic – Nice selection of iPad cases such as the E-Sling iPad Case
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Video: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS gets switched on hydraulics
Filed under: Aftermarket , Coupe , Etc. , Videos , Chevrolet 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS with the switches - Click above to watch video after the jump Chevrolet products are no strangers to hydraulics, but models that get the height-altering technology usually go by names like Impala or Caprice, not Camaro - and they are usually decades old, not 2010 models. We say ‘usually’ because apparently an Arizona lad has gone and thrown some extra pistons underneath his gunmetal gray Camaro SS, and the result is a pony car that goes from limbo to lofty in a couple of secs. It nothing else, we can’t help but think it’d make a great doppelganger Decepticon for Transformers 3 . Follow the jump to check out the vid, but sadly, there’s no three-wheel motion on display [Source: YouTube via Tampa Examiner ] Continue reading Video: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS gets switched on hydraulics Video: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS gets switched on hydraulics originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 May 2010 15:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read
Happy Memorial Day from Autoblog
Filed under: Etc. Tribute 2010 Chevrolet Camaro - Click above for high-res image gallery It’s easy to forget that while we spend day-in and day-out banging on QWERTYs and chasing our tails as automotive rumors get confirmed, then denied, then confirmed again, that there are men and women all over the world working to keep us safe and protect our families and our way of life. It’s Memorial Day , so regardless of where you stand in the political spectrum, it’s worth taking some time out of your day to say thanks to the service men and women in your life. We’re fortunate enough to live in a country where military service isn’t mandatory, and we all owe a debt to the souls that that have volunteered to serve in our nation’s armed forces. So take some time between your burgers and beers to pay your respects those that have fallen in the line of duty and honor those that are serving right now. Gallery: Tribute 2010 Chevrolet Camaro [Images: Camaro5 ] Happy Memorial Day from Autoblog originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 31 May 2010 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
BMW experimenting with electronic noise canceling tech for diesels
Filed under: Technology, BMW, Diesel
BMW sound engineer Manuel Reichle and the 635d – Click above for high-res image gallery
When considering how to go about improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions, we typically think of smaller engines, alternative fuels and electrification. One area that doesn’t typically come to mind is that of sound design and acoustics. While the noises produced by a vehicle don’t directly affect fuel efficiency, soundtracks are important because they are often a prime determinant in whether a given powertrain solution is acceptable to drivers and passengers.
Companies like BMW, General Motors, Honda and others have been actively pursuing mechanisms of controlling noise at the source in order to create more flexibility for modifying the powertrains. A key example is the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox with its 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline engine. GM added active noise cancellation so it could allow the engine to spend more time running at lower speeds where the engine tends to make more of a low booming sound. Without the noise cancellation technology, the engine’s sountrack would turn off drivers.
Similarly, BMW has been carefully studying the structures of engine blocks and engine bays. Careful application of ribs and tuning of the structural shapes have allowed these structures to be made lighter without risk of excessive vibration. Similarly, adding insulation materials closer to the engine also reduces the amount needed overall as well as facilitating the use of other types of engines that might be inherently noisier.
All of these factors play into making more efficient vehicles that are appealing to customers. After all, if consumers don’t want to buy a vehicle for reasons that have nothing to do with function, all of the efficiency advantages they might offer will be left stuck in ‘park.’
Subaru letting owners show loyalty, hobbies with free badge program
Filed under: Etc. , Marketing/Advertising , Subaru Have you seen those Subaru commercials that feature mud-covered Outbacks ? You know, the ones where they talk about the thick layer of terra firma as a badge of honor? Well, if you don’t like your Subie to stay filthy for long, Subaru has another way to showcase your honor and brand loyalty. We’re talking real badges, baby. As shown at right, the main, circular badge tells the world how many Subarus you’ve owned, followed by your choice of over a dozen badges that show what sports or hobbies you engage in. As you can see in the main image above, merit badges include the 100,000 mile club, mechanical prowess, gardening, biking and winter sports. The badges have an adhesive backing so they can be easily affixed to any metal surface. And if you don’t have a Subaru but think you can buy the badges because they look cool, think again. Proof of ownership via Vehicle Identification Number is required to score your free stick-on schwag. Head over to the Subaru Badge of Ownership site to peruse the options. Thanks for the tip, Keye! [Source: Subaru ] Subaru letting owners show loyalty, hobbies with free badge program originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 May 2010 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Nissan prices 2011 Juke in UK – What should it cost in the States? [w/poll]
Filed under: Budget, Crossover, Nissan, UK, Diesel
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2011 Nissan Juke – Click above for high-res image gallery
It’s a big day for the upcoming Nissan Juke. Not only did Nissan drop UK pricing details on its little run about, but the company also dumped a smattering of new photos on the interwebs at the same time. If you happen to find yourself living in the old empire and want to lay your hands on the new crossover, get ready to shell out around £12,795 for the base model. That equates to around $18,500 at current conversion rates, but includes Britain’s 17.5 percent Value Added Tax. Subtract the VAT and the base MSRP would be around $15,250. That’s a reasonable baseline comparison, but of course, there are other market-specific factors to consider in a price comparison.
The base model packs a 117 horsepower 1.6-liter gasoline engine, though a 110 horsepower diesel mill is also available in ol Blighty. Step up to the 190 horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter and all-wheel drive, and you’re looking at a final price tag of £19,995 – around $23,850 after converting from the mighty pound and ditching the VAT. At that price point, buyers are treated to a new XTRONIC CVT with torque-vectoring all-wheel drive.
Those numbers should give us a feel for how the 2011 Nissan Juke will be priced once it hits our shores, though don’t hold us to it. The oddly styled Juke is deceptively small and will likely straddle the various segments in the entry-level class. Off-hand, we can see it doing battle with the forthcoming Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, the Suzuki SX4, inexpensive ‘box’ cars like the Kia Soul, along with basic hatchbacks.
Be sure to check the gallery for the rash of new photos, hit the jump for the full press release, and most importantly, vote on where you think the Juke needs to be priced when it comes in the states in our poll below.
