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Texting or emailing with your cellphones during your driving is actually a very dangerous thing which may kill thousands of people every year. Although everyone knows that truth, they just couldn’t stop themselves using cellphones when they’re driving, thus Scosche produces a product that can control your cellphones. It’s mainly a trigger adapter that connects to any car’s OBD-II port – when switched on and detecting that you’re in motion, the adapter then sends out signals to make anything but hands-free calling disabled. Now, you might want to know what would happen if you unplug the trigger? Well, as the device is destined for mostly young drivers and fleet drivers, it will send an email of text to their parents or managers to inform them of your behavior.

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A trailer that can accommodate up to 20 kg of articles, a booster that makes bicycles zoom off with a speed of up to 19 miles per hour, all those are brief descriptions about  the Ridekick. It can easily attach to most bikes, with a 500 watt battery that could get reenergized in four to six hours. On a single charge, the Ridekick can get the riders to any places within 12 miles, which is basically enough for a short trip.

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A light signal isn’t functional enough to help you communicate with other drivers? Well, possibly the LED Light Display can. It is composed of mesh grid with about 600 LEDs, which are controlled by an ATmega AT89C51 microcontroller and play the messages you’ve already stored in the system. That means, when driving on the road, you can inform those behind you to back off, go ahead or do other things you may want with words displayed by the LED light. See what? The communication between drivers would become easier and clearer now.

Especially designed for people who ride a bicycle all the year, this new Heated Ergo Tri grip features micro process technology and internal sensors to offer warmth to riders in cold days. The gadget comes with six temperature settings, which can be easily adjusted with a push of a button. Except for keeping your hands warm, the grips can reduce fatigue and maintain finger dexterity as well. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Do you often ride a bicycle? If so, you would feel glad to know this Pump Tire, a new kind of tire that self-inflates. It is the first self-pressurizing bicycle tire, and it can let in some air or stop inflating if the tire is with too little air or too much air. To change your tire pressure, you simply need to adjust the bike’s handlebars. [Read the rest of this entry...]

With design and art pacing towards sleek and slim look, some designers are heading in the opposite direction and they’ve come up with these creative helmets. They seem bit of complicated, weird and we even couldn’t regard them as helmets if without a second look. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Numerous automakers and helmet makers are trying to tackle the problem of safe driving, including the Reevu with its MSX1 helmet concept. After having been around for several years, the innovative concept finally becomes a real product, and the Reevu MSX1 helmet is the worlds’ first helmets with an integrated rear view system. The multiple mirror system, made from a reflective polycarbonate material, can help the riders to see what’s going on out and back while not making their heads feel uncomfortable. Though the riders do need some time to get used to viewing both the sides and the back simultaneously, the MSX1 helmet would help a lot to reduce the traffic accident frequency. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Summer is in at last- the sunshine is growing more dazzling and we have to put on the sunglasses to protect our eyes from the harsh light. But what about your cars? Brazi-based company Giovanni+Draftfcb believes your cars also need extra care and they’ve come up with these huge sunglasses as new sun protectors for cars. The idea sounds bit of weird but we bet your cars would be glad to look as cool as you guys. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The ExiTool concept has been designed as an essential safety gadget for car drivers, and the users will find it especially practical when they have to break the seat belts and get out of the car quickly. The emergency tool comes with a seat belt cutter, a tungsten carbide window breaker and a LED flashlight. [Read the rest of this entry...]

In-car Video Game, In-car PC, as well as the Swivel Car Tray, seemingly these products are gradually changing cars into a movable house with everything we may need. Designed to hold your food, drinks and other necessities during your driving, the Swivel Car Tray comes with a round plate on top and a backing bar whose height and angle could easily be adjusted. [Read the rest of this entry...]

It is commonly believed that more people would have been hurt or killed if it were not for the protection we get from airbags. And in order to give an extra protection to passengers on the backseat, the world’s first inflatable seatbelt has been invented recently. At present, experiments are being taken on to find out whether or not the new belt is effective enough, and over 90% people have claimed that it makes them feel safer. And observation from experts is almost the same, pointing out that the inflatable seatbelt is particularly effective in preventing broken ribs, internal damage and bruising in children. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Nissan unveiled the intelligent seatbelt. It can automatically feed the seatbelt as soon as the driver opens the door. In addition, upon abrupt steering or skidding, the seatbelt will be wound up to hold the passenger more securely. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a new gas-saving product, whose name is Eco pedal. Developed by Nissan, it seems like conventional pedal, but it can actually help you improve your car’s oil-efficiency. The severe pushing to the pedal while accelerating can cost more gas and this product is designed to reduce this kind of waste with an innovative push back while accelerating.

The new model OPEL vauxhall insignia cars releasing next year will feature a new safe system. The new system comes with a eye camera. Unlike most of the existed lane departure warning system, this camera can also recognize signs as far as 100 meters.

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Overspeed is one of the most common reasons of accidents. This Tracer HUD could project your current speed and location on the windscreen and accordingly the drivers have to pay more attention to their speed.

Moreover, in case the driver exceeds a preset speed limit, it will record and and communicate the same to a nominated party. [Read the rest of this entry...]