We’ve watched our fair share of geeky movies at Digital Trends and high-tech cars play a big role in many of our favorite flicks. Even though automotive technology is advancing quickly, most of these cars are still a little farfetched for present day operation– but some do have components based in reality. They may not be street legal but they’re fun to look at, so check out our 10 favorite futuristic cars from the movies and television.
Category: Cars
Best Bond Cars: Our Favorite James Bond Vehicles
James Bond has been the epitome of style and class for decades. What makes this one man so darn cool? Well he’s got the gadgets, the moves (depending on what movie you’re watching, sorry Pierce), a way with the ladies, and those savvy one-liners that affront villains and woo women. But we think this slick Brit’s trumping trait is his outstanding taste in cars. Check out our favorite Bond vehicles from an array of James Bond movies.
Teenagers are Still Texting While Driving
Nearly 1 in 4 teenage drivers admit to texting while driving, with half of all teenagers admitting they’ve been in a vehicle with a teenage driver who was texting.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) research numbers indicate drivers under the age of 20 had the highest number of distracted-driving fatalities in 2008. In the No. 2 spot, according to research, are the drivers between the ages of 20 to 29.
Moto Guzzi V7 Clubman Racer
Moto Guzzi is sure to appease the Cafe Racer crowd with its gorgeous V7 Clubman Racer. The bike is powered by a 4 stroke 90° V-Twin and features a single-seat saddle,
Hands-On: The 2010 Toyota 4Runner
Toyota isn’t going to let fluctuating gas prices and a growing general consensus against anything and everything SUV-related stop them from introducing an entirely new 4Runner. And its not like they made it smaller or more taut either, the 2010 4Runner is a much bigger brute than the previous generation and its presence was very much felt when we were handed the keys to one last week. More from our review after the jump.
Ducati Multistrada 1200
Ducati built their new Multistrada 1200 to be one of the most versatile bikes you’ve ever ridden and then some. What they’ve done here is offer a riding mode that can be changed on the fly to adapt the suspension and braking system to a sport bike setting, touring mode, urban/commuter, or enduro/off-road with just one click. Power comes from a re-tooled version of the 1198 Testastretta Superbike engine delivering 150 horsepower in a much more user-friendly setup. Link
Tundra Midnight Rider Tailgater by Brooks & Dunn
Toyota’s Midnight Rider Tundra Tailgater is a tribute to the legendary country music band Brooks & Dunn and helps celebrates the music duo’s upcoming 2010 farewell tour.
The slide-out tailgate reveals a Grill N’ Chill cooking setup complete with infrared BBQ, counter top, beer tap and ice chest. Other features include a 42-inch LCD TV (Sharp is used in the picture) and sound system by Kicker which includes dual sub woofers and separate amp, four two-way speakers/tweeters and a separate equalizer and control unit.
In good country fashion, Toyota topped this intimidating Tundra off with custom western-engraved silver door handles, chrome Brooks & Dunn steer skull logo, Mickey Thompson 35-inch “claw” off-road tires and more. The full list of features is listed below:
New Porsche: Porsche Boxster Spyder
Paying homage to the history and heritage of Porsche’s Spyder, the Boxster Spyder is the lightest model in the Porsche range and sports a modern interpretation of the
Ford: Inflatable Seatbelt Could Help Save Lives
U.S. automaker Ford announced it will introduce a new seatbelt airbag that will first find its way into automobiles starting with the 2011 Ford Explorer SUV.
The Ford system operates by placing a small cylinder of cold compressed gas that sits underneath the rear seats, with an inflatable bag located in the seatbelts. After a vehicle impact occurs, this new system is designed to spread the force of impact over more parts of the human body, which helps reduce the amount of impact felt by the human chest.
Nissan Hopes to Cash In on Electric Batteries
Nissan hopes to accelerate the production of electric batteries even without government support, offering a timeline of three years before the cost-cutting effort showed results noticeable to auto buyers.
However, Nissan and Renault plan to offer its new electric battery technology in countries that have state subsidies available for consumers.
“We have the loans, we have the agreements with different governments and we are engaging 500,000 batteries,” according to Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. “I will not sell an electric car that is 25 percent more expensive than a gasoline powered one.”
