In the video below you’ll see one of Nissan’s concept vehicles made out of polyurethane elastomer fiber otherwise known as ROICA which will allow drivers to project their facial expressions through to the front bumper of their cars. I don’t know how a smile will ever replace a good ol’ fashion beep of the horn but Nissan and collaborators think there’s a future for this.

Possible additions: frowning face, sad face, shocked face, game face and LOL face?

Via Cruchgear

I’ve been driving the Honda Civic Hybrid 2009 for around 2 months now and I have mixed feelings. In the showroom, it had a nice green sticker on it indicating that fuel consumption would be 4.6L per 100km but that has been far from my experience. Yes, I understand that it complies with ADR81/01 tests and that this figure could change depending on my drive style and traffic conditions but the closest average figure I’ve been able to get is around 6.8L to 7.0L per 100km.While even this figure is still very economical compared to other cars, I would like to see it hit at least the 5.0L mark.

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We all hate traffic right? Well to help ease me through the (mostly daily) ordeal, I’ve mounted up my iPhone within finger’s reach from the steering wheel.  Easy to take photos, Twitter, Facebook, GPS and even handsfree telephone conversations. Please take note that I do not condone any of the aforementioned social activities while the car is actually moving!

(taken from inside a Honda Civic Hybrid 2009 which I am still writing the review for!)

Got your own cool random photos?  Email them to me (tips at mrgadget dot com dot au) with a blurb and if it’s worth it, I’ll put it up

Hey Transformers fans, check out the new footage from the upcoming Transformers 2 Movie – Revenge of the Fallen.

If you’re after more metal screeching, grinding action looks like you’ll be in for a treat.

I have a feeling that Bumblebee won’t be cooped up in that garage for much of the movie

Via Gizmodo

I have to admit it took me just about the whole video to realize that this was made with hundreds of synchronized Honda Insight cars!

The effect of them moving in harmony to the Christian song “This little light of mine”  is pretty nifty when you think of it.

I wonder what Honda will do for “Amazing Grace”?

Check it out for yourself:

Via YouTube

Talking on mobile phones has been the cause of many vehicular accidents worldwide. It’s a global problem that should be addressed before incidents become far too common for our own good. This technology called Key2SafeDriving, aims to help minimize this type of accidents.

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Is it really possible to run your car with water as fuel?

The idea of filling up your empty car fuel tank with water boggles the mind especially when we hear how water in the fuel tank can actually harm your engine. Imagine the savings one could realize by filling up with the garden hose only! Regardless of what we think, the idea of water fuel for car engines is in fact very real.

Definition of the Water Fuel Cell

According to Wikipedia:

The water fuel cell is a device invented by American Stanley Allen Meyer, which he claimed could convert water into its component elements, hydrogen and oxygen, using less energy than can be obtained by the subsequent combustion of those elements, a process that results the reconstitution of the water molecules. Thus, if the device operated as claimed, the combustion cycle would start and end in the same state while extracting usable energy, thereby violating both the first and second laws of thermodynamics,^[1] allowing operation as a perpetual motion machine. Meyer’s claims about his “Water Fuel Cell” and the car that it powered were found to be fraudulent by an Ohio court in 1996.^[2]

Controversy Over The Death of Water Fuel Cell Inventor

There has been some controversy over Meyer’s death – there is speculation that it may have been murder due to the impact that this type of technology could have had on the oil market.

Video of Water Fuel Cell in Action

Here’s a YouTube video of the water fuel technology in action:

Convert Your Own Car To Run Off Water For Under US$150

Did you know that you can convert your car to a water-burning car? You can run your car on water, supplemental to gasoline, to increase your car’s fuel efficiency and reduce your fuel costs significantly.

• Works on gas or diesel powered cars, vans, trucks, and SUVs. (Not tested on hybrids)
• Your car will become at least 40% more fuel efficient and produce cleaner emissions.
• Convert your car for the lowest price. Similar conversion kits cost up to $600 and up!
• Works with plain tap water. No need for distilled water or special water additives!
• The steps are easy, and the materials are affordable.

Click Here For More Informaion On Running Your Car On Water!

One of the problems active gadget geeks always on the road have is empty batteries. You might have a lot of devices in line that you bring with you, and you can’t always say which ones would run out of juice and when. At least for your phone, there’s the Motorola Ferrari Vehicle Power Adaptor.

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Who says only car owners could enjoy GPS and media players? Bike owners, check out the Cardo Scala Rider Q2 MultiSet which claims to be the greatest in the Scala line of Bluetooth helmet mounted headsets.

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MINIKIT

Look, the desire for handless dialing technology isn’t a sign of laziness; half of the time at least. So don’t be ashamed to admit you’re looking for a gadget specifically for it. The new Parrot MINIKIT Slim is the original MINIKIT reduced into a 13mm frame.

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