Most of us have heard rumor of the new laws about cell phones and driving, but you might be surprised to find out how soon these laws will take place. The new laws take place July 1, 2008 and there will be NO grace period. If July 1st comes around and you violate the new laws, you can get fined.

This article is about some of the most asked questions about these two laws.

The first law applies to all drivers; it prohibits all drivers from using handheld telephones while driving. The second law differentiates minors from adults. If over you are over 18 you may use a hands-free device, but if you are under 18 you cannot use a cellular phone of any sort including using hands-free devices. (more…)

To make this clear, I’m talking about a car that runs on air, not a flying car. Either of which make an interesting story though. Indian automaker Tata Motors (stop snickering that’s their real name) is hoping to have a car that runs on compressed air in production by the year 2008.

Tata Indica
(1.4 L gas/diesel engine)

Tata motors, which is currently the world’s 18th largest automobile company is best known for it’s Tata Indica and what is currently considered the worlds cheapest car the Tata Nano (USD $2,500). They also have a new car in testing, the “Swift Dzire”.

While Tata has at this time has not announced plans to start marketing in the US, this technology shows promise as an oil alternative. At least for short commuting applications. Tata claims that their air car would have a top end of (more…)

Here’s an interesting trailer developed by a local video surveillance company. It’s a mobile video security system that you can tow behind your car or truck and set up anywhere you would like to watch what’s going on.

In most cases contractors wanting to secure and monitor their jobsites use them, but I can see using these at any event where you might be leaving things out overnight that might be damaged. Some of the possible events might include Classic Car, boat or RV shows. Images taken from the security cameras are immediately uploaded onto the Internet where anyone with a pass code can login and make sure their baby is resting safely at the car show grounds.

With the 360deg motion detectors and PA warning system which warns “You have entered a secure area” when something gets too close, this might even help keep stray dogs from using your nice chrome wheels as a public bathroom. Might be worth asking the event coordinator about the next time you plan on leaving your car at a show.

Lately we have been hearing quite a bit about thinking green, buying vehicles that are better for the environment. Remember when everyone was so excited about hydrogen fuel cells and saying that they are the future of the automobile industry.

It seems like hybrid cars (cars that run on both gasoline and electricity) are the latest rage and hydrogen fuel cells have fallen into the background. Hydrogen fueled vehicles seemed so promising, so why did they loose the spot light? (more…)