Porsche has unveiled a very special 911 sports car that it asked its 5 million Facebook fans to design. Porsche initiated this unique project to celebrate reaching the significant milestone of 5 million fans on its Facebook page. The car is based on a 911 Carrera 4S, a model renowned for its … [Read more...] about Porsche Unveils Special 911 Designed by 5 Million Facebook Fans
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Acura Shows off NSX Prototype at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Years ago, Acura produced a sports car that performed exceptionally well called the NSX. The car was discontinued after a run of several years and Acura is said to bring the car back in a completely new form. Acura showed off a prototype of the car over the weekend during a race at the Mid-Ohio … [Read more...] about Acura Shows off NSX Prototype at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Audi S3 Sportback To Feature Built In LTE
Audi has announced that their new Audi S3 Sportback will come with built-in LTE, and the feature will also be added to other Audi models this fall. Audi is the first carmaker to bring the fast LTE data transfer standard to the car with full integration. It can be ordered as an option in the Audi … [Read more...] about Audi S3 Sportback To Feature Built In LTE
The 3D Printed Car
We have featured a number of 3D printed projects here at Geeky Gadgets, although the latest one from Ivan, who lives in Auckland, New Zealand, may be one of the most ambitious 3D printed projects so far—a 3D printed car. Ivan is building himself a replica of a 1961 series II Aston Martin DB4, and … [Read more...] about The 3D Printed Car
BMW i3 Price For The UK Is £25,680
BMW recently announced the US and European pricing for their new BMW i3 electric vehicle, and now they have announced the BMW i3 price for the UK. The BMW i3 will retail for £25,680 when it launches in the UK. This price is for the entry-level model. The Range Extender i3 will retail for £28,830. … [Read more...] about BMW i3 Price For The UK Is £25,680
Hackers Drive Vehicle Using Old-School Nintendo Controller
A pair of security experts in the United States have demonstrated the capability of taking over complete control of an automobile using an old-school Nintendo videogame system controller. The security experts were able to take control of two popular car models while someone else was driving them … [Read more...] about Hackers Drive Vehicle Using Old-School Nintendo Controller
BMW I3 To Retail For $41,350
We have featured the BMW i3 on the site previously, and now it looks like we finally have some pricing information on this new electric-powered BMW. The BMW i3 will retail for $41,350 when it launches in the US, and it is expected to launch in the second half of 2014. “The BMW i3 heralds the … [Read more...] about BMW I3 To Retail For $41,350
Driverless Cars To Be Tested In The UK This Year
They have been testing out driverless cars in the US for a while now, and it looks like we will be seeing driverless cars in the UK before the end of the year. Tests of driverless cars in the UK have only taken place on private land up until now, but before the end of 2013, tests of these cars will … [Read more...] about Driverless Cars To Be Tested In The UK This Year
Terra Motors Unveils New Electric Scooter with iPhone Connectivity
Terra Motors (PDF) is an Asian company that produces electric scooters. Scooters are a very popular method of transport in many crowded cities because they're small, easy to park, and highly fuel-efficient. The company has a new electric battery-powered version of its scooter but also offers … [Read more...] about Terra Motors Unveils New Electric Scooter with iPhone Connectivity
Tesla to Offer Batteries Swaps for Model S EV
Tesla has announced an interesting new service for owners of its Model S electric vehicle that will allow them to swap out a discharged battery for fresh one in as little as 90 seconds. Tesla and CEO Elon Musk announced the battery swapping plan during a party at the company's design center where a … [Read more...] about Tesla to Offer Batteries Swaps for Model S EV
BMW ConnectedDrive To Get S Voice And Siri Integration
BMW has announced that their BMW ConnectedDrive in-car system will get integration with Apple's Siri and Samsung's S Voice. This exciting update will be rolled out to new BMW models in 2014. BMW ConnectedDrive has been synonymous with forward-looking concepts and technologies in the domain of … [Read more...] about BMW ConnectedDrive To Get S Voice And Siri Integration
NHTSA Opens Investigation into 400,000 Ford F-150 Pickups
There have been a lot of automotive recalls this year and more than a few investigations launched into some of the most popular vehicles on the highway. One of those incredibly popular vehicles is the Ford F-150 pickup. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that is opening … [Read more...] about NHTSA Opens Investigation into 400,000 Ford F-150 Pickups
