Archive for November, 2006

Which of these ideas would you like to see on new cars?

Sunday, November 26th, 2006
new cars
Unknown asked:


* Tamper-resistant odometer that sends a signal to the manufacturer or government database if tampered with or rolled back.

* Highway Safety Warning System – high intensity flashing blue lights on top rear of vehicle to warn of air bags deployed ahead or ABS braking system activated – this warns drivers far behind that something unusual (accident) is happening ahead.

* High Speed Vehicle Warning System that indicates if vehicle in front or behind is approaching at extreme speed and driving erratically, weaving, etc. (To warn of possible drunk drivers – with enough warning time to get off the road.) Example: Drunk driver on freeway headed wrong way at 100 mph with lights off at night.

* Internal air pump in car that keeps tires inflated at proper levels at all times, including letting air out slowly if too much pressure.

*Foul odor filter – when passing through areas with skunk smells or manure-type smells, the car filters these odors out so they don’t reach the cabin.

PORFIRIO

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How do you turn off the beeping seat belts in new cars?

Sunday, November 19th, 2006
new cars
Mr. Q asked:


Is this a new law or something? I just got a Toyota Matrix and it beeps like crazy if the passenger doesnt have their belt on. It also beeps when my dog sits there or I’ve got groceries sitting there. Totally obnoxious!!

ROSALYN

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Why is it that we always see/read about these inovative new cars on the web, and in the news?

Monday, November 13th, 2006
new cars
Wirelessguy asked:


But then we NEVER see them on the road. I read all the time about these new cars that get anywhere from 50-??? MPG, and never see anyone driving them. Also, We always hear about these so called electric cars, and I have yet to see one. When are they gonna release them to the general public?

ALISHA

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California allows people with enough money to by new Hybrid cars?

Sunday, November 12th, 2006
new cars
geomoto asked:


California allows people with enough money to by new Hybrid cars and use the diamond lane for commuting. How can the most liberal state in the union do this to the poor. California now supports a two class commuter system, the rich whom get to use the commuter lane with only one occupent in the car and the poor whom do not.

ROD

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