Copyright © 2008 4 Square Media http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:39:00 GMT Design & Technology on www.smarthouse.com.au newsfeed.sichbo.ca http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/L5D6E5K5 Motorbikes are often about style and muscle, but is the rider overlooked in the equation? American motorcycle company Buell has decided it's time to look after the rider with the launch of its new 1125R superbike. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:39:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/L5D6E5K5 SmartHouse Team http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/2008042409433376045.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/J5H5E2R7 Sharp says it plans to begin selling its car-use LCD panels with a contrast ratio of 2500:1 in this year, and tests for its incorporation into vehicles are being conducted, according to digitimes.com. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:37:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Industry/J5H5E2R7 Branko Miletic http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080404013913e2a24.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/L3G8T2A4 Morgan, One of the most famous of British sports car brands is set to make an impressive return to the global automotive eco stage according to the BBC with the release of a "zero-emission" sports car model with a top speed of nearly 100mph. The car will be shown for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show this week. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:01:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/L3G8T2A4 News Service http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080303093608afe97.gif http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/J3Q9C6V9 Parallel parking has suddenly become a lot easier, according to Lexus, which is showing off its self-parking car – the LS 600hL at the Melbourne International Motor Show. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:03:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/J3Q9C6V9 SmartHouse Team http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/200802190511546b06a.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/X2X4C3M2 First came ABS braking, then came active suspension, then came the onboard computer that was able to adjust a car as it started to slide. Now we have the car you can’t crash, thanks to Volvo. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:43:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/X2X4C3M2 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080211090112d4317.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/W5H5P7J2 Top end of town car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has announced details of the latest AMG versions of the new SL. It is fast, expensive and set to be on back order in Australia. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:11:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/W5H5P7J2 Wire Service http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080210071942c8d71.jpg http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/200802100715498651c.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Accessories/Mobile_Phones/H3H9B9N6 After last week’s rumours that Motorola was contemplating selling-off its handset business in an increasingly competitive market against the likes of Samsung and Nokia, the company has announced a new addition to its mobile phone accessory line-up – a Bluetooth in-car speakerphone and digital FM transmitter combo that hooks up to Bluetooth phones. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:11:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Accessories/Mobile_Phones/H3H9B9N6 Sarah Falson http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080205101338ee3e9.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/V9D5T7K2 The Yanks like their cars big so the Aussie designers at the General have dished up a beast of a vehicle which will go on show at the Chicago Motor Show this week. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:36:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/V9D5T7K2 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080204030722ed666.jpg http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080204010412fbe55.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/V7V6Q7F7 Lexus has revealed a two-seater convertible version of its LF-A super car concept at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show - dubbed the LF-A Roadster. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:16:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/V7V6Q7F7 SmartHouse Team http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080118111823c6c2c.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/E7H6A4X7 Tata Motors has recently unveiled the Tata ‘Nano’, a car designed to bring the comfort and safety of a car within the reach of thousands of families. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:21:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Automotive/Design_And_Technology/E7H6A4X7 Mendelson Tiu http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/200801140523312aa1c.jpg