Even if you own a brand...
Even if you own a brand new car, the cabin will soon fall victim to everyday dirt and dust. There is a huge choice of products available to keep the grime at bay, and Nielsen’s Interior Trim Cleaner is the latest arrival. So we put it through its paces.
The firm has been working...
The firm has been working with the European Space Agency (ESA) to perfect the system, which can even receive Web information and videos for passengers to watch.
It"s all possible as scientists have designed a special kind of aerial that is flat and thin enough to fit under the roof, where it can get the best view of the orbiting satellites.
What"s more, the memory stores large amounts of digital data, allow÷ing drivers to pause a programme if they stop for fuel. The breakthrough was demonstrated at ESA"s Dutch HQ last week. Now, makers will conduct market research to see how many drivers want the new systems.
There are already 13 million satellite radio subscribers in the US, but ESA aims to beat that in Europe by taking the technology to another level. As data can be downloaded on the move, drivers will be able to get the latest sat-nav maps, traffic info and even engine management systems. Meanwhile, mystery surrounds a sleek BMW-branded gadget. It is claimed the device - seen changing shape in an Internet ad - can play DVDs or MP3s, and has voice recog÷nition. However, BMW UK tells us it has no idea what the gadget is!