Tag archive: Auto

We spent some time at Chevy’s design center in Michigan this week, and in addition to letting us in on their engineering process and testing the Sonic the auto-maker spent some time explaining some of the new concepts behind its cars’ design and style. Using the Chevy Spark to show off these coming changes, design manager Todd Parker led us through the manufacturer’s new focus on style and customization in its products. Parker told us Chevy is… Read More

This week, we were invited to Detroit to get a look at the just-officially announced Chevy Sonic and put the compact car through its first paces. Before we offer initial impressions, here’s the technical lowdown on the vehicle. The Sonic lines up against the likes of the Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta, and size- and feel-wise the Yaris, although it’s a higher quality car than the latter. The Sonic gives Chevy bragging rights, as it’s the only… Read More

I recently had the opportunity to drive the 2011 Chevy Volt through Alaska. Our group began the trip in Anchorage, making our way to Girdwood, Hope, and Seward before heading back again. And while Digital Trends has already fully reviewed the vehicle and offered several thorough insights about the car, the mini road-trip through Alaska meant some extended and intimate one-on-one time behind the wheel. Now I'm not a car expert, but the… Read More

JVC is launching its GR-D850 and GR-D870 MiniDV camcorders in the United States, bringing consumers a video recording option with a 2.7-inch LCD widescreen display designed to be viewable even in direct sunlight, along with a 35× optical zoom to make sure videos center on what's important to users. The D870 features Dual Recording and Live Slow features: the former enables users to snap still photos while shooting video, while the… Read More

It might give you a warm and fuzzy feeling to think that your car cares about you, remembers little things, and generally keeps tabs on you. Out of a sense of attachment, even fondness. But that's not quite how it works. About two thirds of vehicles sold today include so-called “black box” technology—more properly, Event Data Recorders—which stores recent data about the vehicle's speed, braking, air bag… Read More

NCsoft on Wednesday announced their first MMORPG set in a post apocalyptic setting was set to appear on store shelves on April 13. Titled Auto Assault, this game will be available on the PC for $49.99 plus a monthly subscription fee of $14.99. In Auto Assault, said NCsoft, players choose from one of three

Samsung last week announced they were introducing a second digital SLR model for 2006. The new entry level GX-1L, which is part of Samsung's Advanced Series of digital cameras, will debut sometime this year and no price is currently been announced. The six-megapixel GX-1L, said Samsung, is an interchangeable lens model and uses the Schneider D-XENON 18mm~55mm lens as well as many Pentax DSLR lenses and KAF2 and KAF mount lenses.… Read More

Griffin Technology, a maker of iPod accessories, today unveiled a new iTrip FM transmitter product. The iTrip Auto is priced at $59.99 and should be available now The iTrip Auto, said Griffin, is designed to accommodate every dock connector enabled iPod, including the new 5G iPod. This iTrip, designed specifically for use in the car, combines a FM transmitter device with an integrated charger. Features of the iTrip Auto include a large,… Read More

 Full Auto combines fully-automatic, weapon-equipped vehicles with highly detailed urban landscapes, offering the most destructive environments ever featured in the racing genre. SEGA confirmsstrong support for Xbox 360 with both Full Auto and Condemned: Criminal Origins, a first-person psychological thriller announced earlier this year. In Full Auto, the city of Staunton is held hostage by a mysterious group known only as The Shepherds.… Read More