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There are rumors circulating the web of a Ford truck so freakin’ cool it’d make even the most Euro-centric bloggers among us stop dead in our tracks, and if true, would make everything else do just the same.

The report claims that Ford is working on a derivative of the all-new F-150 pick-up internally known as “Raptor”. The pumped-up version of the popular truck is said to feature a long-travel suspension (developed with Fox Racing), 35-inch tires, and – wait for it – a possibly turbocharged version of the upcoming Boss V8. Essentially a Baja 1000 or Dakar racing truck available to the public, the Raptor would be capable of covering rough terrain at high speeds, and also feature distinctive bodywork wider and lower than a conventional F-150. Word of the Boss V8 finding its way into an F-150 has also led to speculation that Ford is preparing a new Lightning, but the Raptor seems much, much cooler. If given the green light, the Raptor could be a year-and-a-half to two years away. Stay tuned.

[Source: Pickuptruck.com]

Bose in-car audio systems were originally introduced in 1983 on the Cadil

lac Seville and in the ensuing 25 years have made their way into all manner of expensive road-going machinery. Most recently, the purveyors of high-end in-car audio systems have outfitted the Bose Media System in the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. That system, which features a 30-gig hard drive and a simplistic button layout including proximity sensors on the knobs to detect a user’s interactions, will soon be available to the rest of us hacks. Bose is currently and actively pursuing partnerships with other automakers to offer the system in more plebian forms of personal transport. One of those automakers could be General Motors, which has had a long history with the company. The new system will also feature all the other features of expensive head units that we’ve come to expect, including navigation, satellite radio, voice commands and hands-free mobile phone integration.[Source: Detroit Free Press]

Radar detectors have evolved into sophisticated devices. Older models of the device, which was also known as the fuzz buster, were simple radio transmitter and receiver devices which detects if a police radar unit was monitoring the speed of a motorists especially in highways and open roads. 

Modern radar detectors have incorporated the use pulsed laser light rather than radio waves. The improvement in radar detection is in response to the more high-tech gadgets that the police force are being equipped with in their aid to apprehend speeding drivers.

Due to the popularity of radar detectors, there are lots of units, models and brands out in the market that motorists can choose from. Among the most popular radar detector brands include Beltronics, Cobra, Escort, K40, Valentine One, and Whistler.

Beltronics

Beltronics USA Inc. manufactures and sells advanced radar and laser detectors. The company’s current headquarters is in West Chester, Ohio, but the company was founded in 1967 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. In 1980, they expanded their operations in the US and twelve years later move all their corporate offices here.

Cobra

Cobra Electronics Corp. manufactures navigation and communication products. Their line of products include GMRS/FRS two-way radios, radar detectors and citizens band radios. The company has currently expanded its product offerings to include high-tech navigation devices to capture the GPS, mobile navigation and marine markets.

Escort Radar

Nearing its thirty years of operation, Escort Radar has marked its existence in the automotive world as one of the largest manufacturers of radar detectors and similar products. The company was a pioneer in the high-performance radar detector market in the late 70s. It claims to own more than 85% of the usable patents in the area of radar detection. The company has consistently released award winning products, like the Passport 8500 X50 and the new all-new Passport 9500i.

K40 Electronics

Meanwhile, K40 Electronics’ share in the radar detection market is based on precise, computer-designed, automated manufactured products. Quality control is strict providing clients with complete satisfaction as far as attention to detail and customer service is concerned.

ValentineOne

Just like the previous companies, ValentineOne designs its own radar detectors, manufactures them in the US, and sells them locally and exports them abroad as well. The ValentineOne prides itself for having a couple of US patents on its radar detection designs.

Whistler Electronics

A manufacturer of data detector, jammers, and a whole lot more of automotive devices, the company is bent to be known as one of the best manufacturers of radar detection products. The Whistler Pro 78 Radar Detector series is the company’s latest offering in this market segment.

Online radio has become quite popular nowadays. It allows you to enjoy commercial free radio from hundreds of channels to choose from. And there are gadgets that allow you to enjoy listening to online radio channels wherever you may be. There are gadgets that allow you to listen to your favorite online channels from your home, car or while taking a walk. But probably the best and the most convenient way to receive Sirius radio is by having a dock and play radio. One such example is the Sirius Sportster 5.

A dock and play radio allows you to enjoy listening to Sirius radio channels from your car, your home from your own boom box, as long as there is a compatible dock available. The Sirius Sportster 5 allows you to enjoy hundreds of commercial free radio programs of your choice. The Sirius Sportster 5 also features 30 presets that allow you to have fast access to your favorite channels. With the Sirius Replay feature, you may be able to pause, rewind, and replay an hour’s worth of live radio. A large multi-color display allows for easy viewing and simple navigation menus makes the radio a cinch to use. Optional universal docking kits and audio systems are also available to allow you to use it in your home, boat, or office asid

The Nokia CK-15W Bluetooth Display Car Kit allows drivers to conveniently make and take calls in style while on the road. This novel car kit consists of a clear 2.2 inch, clear display screen where you can view different phone menus from your car dashboard. The 200 x 170 pixel screen allows for a more clearer view of the phone menu that makes it easy to read while driving. The large screen gives the driver a good overview of key functions that makes calling more convenient even while driving a car. The car kit display’s background color and theme can also be adjusted and personalized to match up with the car’s interiors and personal preference.

The wireless Bluetooth connection linking your phone to the car kit makes it possible for drivers with the eye on the road to browse through the phone menu even with the actual phone on their pocket. Handsfree communication is made even more convenient with a separate input device that is installed in the car, usually close to the user’s hand. The audio quality of the car kit is also quite good to allow a clear voice from the other line when making or taking calls.