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Fiery Swede: Apple iPod suspected of torching defenseless Saab 9-3 Combi

Any infotainment system worth its own salt has iPod integration, but we're pretty sure there aren't many vehicles with sprinkler systems in the event said iPod catches fire. One undoubtedly unhappy owner of a 2007 Saab 9-3 Combi in Sweden apparently found out first hand that leaving your iPod on your front seat is a bad idea, as investigators believe the musical bauble is the reason the wagon caught fire, turning its interior into a prop for Backdraft II. There has been no definitive word that the iPod was the cause for the fire, and we ... Read more →

REPORT: Volkswagen's next-gen nav system to get Apple iPhone-like gestures Michael Harley

Vehicle infotainment systems, those all-inclusive interfaces controlling the myriad electronics on today's modern cars and trucks, can make or break the driving experience. CNET is offering us a ...

People's Choice: 1.4m downloads for VW Polo Challenge iPhone game Noah Joseph

What automaker isn't trying to cash in on the iCraze? Most are scrambling to include iPod and iPhone integration into their newest vehicles, and many have tried to mimic the look and feel of the ...

Geneva Preview: Mighty Morphin' iChange proves Rinspeed is up to its old tricks Chris Paukert

From the gloriously fertile mind of Frank Rinderknecht comes the Rinspeed iChange, a shape-shifting zero-emissions concept car. As its name suggests, the iChange actually morphs its body shape ...

Details on Mazda1 revealed Chris Shunk

High energy costs and growth in emerging markets have automakers scrambling to downsize their product plans, and ultra-small transportation like the VW up! is bound to bring low-cost city cars to the ...

Microsoft and Siemens partner for in-car entertainment system 2 years ago on Autoblog

Siemens and Microsoft have announced a joint partnership to develop the next generation of in-car entertainment and sat-nav products, which, much like the Ford/Microsoft Sync system, will allow users to connect everything from mobile phones to media players. Recognizing that standalone audio ...

Toyota gets in on the iPod integration game 2 years ago on Autoblog

When a new car lists "iPod Jack" in its feature list, you never know just how much of a feature that really is. Sometimes it just means your iPod will play and charge while plugged in to the car stereo, but forget about changing artists or choosing a new playlist unless you fish it out of whatever ...

Meant to be: Audi integrates the iPhone 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/iPhone_Integration_with_Many_Audi_Vehicles'; With both Audi and Apple's minimalist design ethos, it was simply a matter of time before they joined forces and offered a way to integrate the new iPhone across the four-ringed lineup. Any Audi model equipped ...

Ford lets you Sync for just $395 2 years ago on Autoblog

Every now and then carmakers come out with gadgets that actually make life a little easier, but then charge the world for it. Not Ford, as its new Sync voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system can be optioned at a relatively low $395, or you can get it completely free with any ...

Only the beginning: hard drives in cars 2 years ago on Autoblog

There's already been a silent technology explosion in automobiles over the last ten years. Command and control has become largely a computerized affair. With high and low speed data buses throughout the automobile, your car is basically a network. It used to be that you'd press the power window ...

States looking to crack down on in-vehicle electronics 2 years ago on Autoblog

Cell phone usage has proven to be very distracting for drivers, and several states have banned the use of the hand-held devices for drivers. Now lawmakers in a dozen states are taking a broader approach to what electronic devices should be banned. Although there is little in the way of concrete ...

NPR's Car Talk podcast added to iTunes Music Store 2 years ago on Autoblog

Car Talk is celebrating 20 years on NPR, and the self-effacing, often goofy show is now available in iTunes. It's exciting to "play along" and see if you come up with the same answer as brothers Tom and Ray, an now you can do that at your leisure. We have our local NPR station's schedule memorized, ...

VW + LG = MP3 2 years ago on Autoblog

You might say that, in terms of broad market appeal, the iPod is the VW of personal electronics. If that's the case, then what happens when Volkswagen comes out with a digital media player of its own? The German automaker has teamed up with LG to produce a special MP3 player designed and branded as ...

Why the new AppleTV should be in your car 2 years ago on Autoblog

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Why_hasn_t_anyone_done_this_Apple_TV_hack_yet'; When Apple's low-cost Mac Mini computer debuted, it wasn't long before industrious hackers took advantage of its small form factor to create some incredible in-car installs. There have always been some major ...

Chicago Auto Show: Scion's xB gets bigger and less boxy (w/ VIDEO!) 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view XX high-resolution images of the redesigned Scion xB var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/design/2008_Scion_xB_First_VIDEO_and_94_high_res_images'; Scion VP Mark Templin claims that his company is more in touch with its buyers than any other brand, and what xB owners wanted ...

Autoblog Podcast Relaunch Sweepstakes #4: UPDATE 2 years ago on Autoblog

Heading into the weekend and all the festivities surrounding the Detroit Auto Show means we won't have another chance to remind everyone to enter the Autoblog Podcast Relaunch Sweepstakes #4. The prize at stake in our final celebration of the new Autoblog Podcast is an 80GB iPod Video valued at ...

Autoblog Podcast Relaunch Sweepstakes #3: Winner announced! 2 years ago on Autoblog

Congratulations are in order for Patrick S. whose submission to the Autoblog Podcast Relaunch Sweepstakes #3 was randomly selected as the winner. Patrick will receive an 8GB iPod Nano just for listening to the show. Our final Autoblog Podcast Relaunch Sweepstakes will begin later today when we ...

Autoblog Podcast Relaunch Sweepstakes #2: Update 2 years ago on Autoblog

The first Autoblog Podcast Relaunch Sweepstakes received a grand total of 121 submissions over the course of a week. In less than two days, the Autoblog Podcast Relaunch Sweepstakes #2, the prize for which is a 2GB iPod Nano, has attracted over 100 submissions. Obviously you all are catching on to ...

Autoblog Podcast #50: The Relaunch! Win an iPod Shuffle for listening 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Autoblog Podcast has arrived at a big milestone – the 50th episode. We've updated the podcast with a professional production process and a polished sound, as well as a new logo and it's now easier to locate in the Podcast Directory of iTunes (Hint: Games and Hobbies > Automotive). On ...

Autoblog Podcast Relaunch Sweepstakes #1: iPod Shuffle 3 years ago on Autoblog

An entirely new Autoblog Podcast will debut later today when we post the 50th episode, and to celebrate we're giving stuff away! We'll be giving away iPods of various sizes over the next four episodes of the podcast, and we're starting with an iPod shuffle. After all, what better prize could we give ...

British motorists rejoice! Griffin iTrip legalized in the UK 3 years ago on Autoblog

Many motorists find an iPod as essential a driving companion (for better or worse) as a cup of coffee or loose change. Unfortunately, many drivers in the UK found themselves without a viable solution for marrying auto with iPod thanks to a decades-old law that prevented the use of FM transmitters ...

Jada Toys' I-Playaz VW Beetle iPod speaker 3 years ago on Autoblog

Brother blog Engadget just tipped us off to something they thought we might like just as much as they did. It's a new iPod speaker system from Jada Toys. Not that the world needed another iPod speaker system, but this one is a whole lot of fun. This one, in fact, comes in the funky shape of a ...

Audi Music Interface takes iPod integration to a new level 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Audi super-forum, Fourtitude, recently had a chance to sample the automaker's newest attempt at iPod integration in an S8, while joined by Audi of America's Product Planning Manager Filip Brabec. The new system, dubbed the Audi Music Interface (AMI), builds on the MMI system in the A3, A4, S4 ...

VW gives customers the axe: electric guitar comes with every vehicle 3 years ago on Autoblog

While many automakers are scrambling to increase the music quotient in their cars via the addition of auxiliary inputs, a.k.a. iPod jacks, Volkswagen has announced the V-dubs Rock promotion today that turns up the wick on in-car entertainment. Beginning today and lasting through December 31st, ...

The auto safe 3 years ago on Autoblog

This is the kind of black box we want in our cars... GizMag brought to our attention a physical security device (read: safe) that prevents opportunistic smash-and-grab theft that occurs sometimes when thieves see so much as a PDA cable or cell phone charger. The AutoSafe hooks into your vehicle via ...

Steve Jobs hearts Autoblog 3 years ago on Autoblog

click image to enlarge a bit We try not to be a toot-our-own-horn kind of blog, but a few of us are just way too into Macs to let this one slide by. While watching the keynote given by Steve Jobs on the progress of OSX 10.5 Leopard in August (you can watch the video here), reader Dewey K. noticed ...

What can't duct tape do? The Shalgo Shaggin Wagon 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Weblogs, Inc. network is a wonderful place to find weird and interesting news, and can you believe we found this gem at our sister-site, The Digital Music Weblog? The 1972 Volkswagen Squareback you see above is entirely covered in scrap duct tape leftover from the production of Shalgo's iPod ...

Apple's iPod looks to dominate the dashboard 3 years ago on Autoblog

Apple revealed Thursday that it has inked deals with Ford Motor, General Motors and Mazda to integrate its iPod with OEM car sound systems. A simple plug-in interface will allow users to charge the iPod in the car, and to control the player with the car stereo's controls. According to Apple, more ...

Will Sirius and XM merge? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Apparently the industry is tired of talking about the potential alliance between General Motors and Nissan/Renault, so we've moved on to a new potential alliance, that of Sirius and XM. Both companies comprise the only players in the satellite radio business, so if the two were to pair up the ...

Audi Tracks hit the Audi Deutschland web site 3 years ago on Autoblog

In case you were in dire need of some tunes to accompany you while driving through the streets of, er, tomorrow, the Audi Deutschland web site hooked us all up with some cool free tunes, including soundtracks for various vehicles, including the A6 (a personal favorite), R10 and A3. Our German ...

Sirius gaining ground on XM 3 years ago on Autoblog

Having just reviewed an Audi A3 with Sirius satellite radio and an active subscription, I can honestly say that I seriously enjoyed listening to Howard Stern again after months of being cut off cold turkey. It turns out millions of people followed the shock jock to his new residence on Sirius ...

VW adds USB port to some European models 3 years ago on Autoblog

Though many companies have solved the dilemma of playing digital music in your car by adding auxiliary (iPod) inputs, that solution still renders all your USB flash drives useless. Volkswagen, however, has announced that a number of its vehicles in Europe can be ordered with a USB port in the center ...

Mitsubishi builds the ultimate iPod Nano case 3 years ago on Autoblog

Sure you could purchase a $35 plastic case to protect your shiny (for now) iPod Nano, but does it have disc brakes and airbags? Mitsubishi has taken iPod protection to a whole new level with its integrated Nano slot in the i (eye) city car's dash. Just plug in your iPod and enjoy the security only ...

Ford engineer earns kudos for hybrid work 3 years ago on Autoblog

Ford engineer Tom Watson was shocked to learn that he beat out the man behind Apple's iconic iPod to win Design News magazine's Engineer of the Year award. The 17-year veteran headed up the team that built the first American gas-electric hybrid vehicle and first hybrid sport-utility ...

Volkswagen Crafter seeking commercial buyers and X-Games athletes? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Volkswagen formally rolled out its new Crafter van to crowds at the Commercial Vehicles show in Britain on Monday. The top rung of VW's commercial range replaces the LT, a long-running model that only saw two generations over the course of 31 years. The Crafter successor seen here goes on sale in ...

Things to think about before adding aftermarket A/V 3 years ago on Autoblog

Bill Howard, editor of TechnoRide, offers advice on either installing a iPod adapter, DVD players, etc., or having such devices installed in your vehicle. He points out that: Installations mean squeaks and rattles. Exception: Yugos, Fiats, and any British car older than an American Idol ...

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Autoblog Podcast #157: Mike Levine trucks along with us.

Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com joins Chris, Sam, and Dan this week and gets a chance to talk about cars, too! 

 
 

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