http://madson.blogsome.com Facts and Musings on Auto Kits and Car Body Styling and Accessories Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:41:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Production cars, vans, and trucks are already equipped with the staple safety parts like the seat belts and air bags. Although these well-designed and engineered auto parts passed the crash tests done, some vehicle owners still go for that extra mile to keep himself or herself, along with the passengers, ... http://madson.blogsome.com/2008/04/05/cg-lock-a-seat-belt-add-on/ With several modifications on the exterior, a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle that was seized from a recent incident of driving under the influence (DUI) became part of the police fleet of the Blount Country Sheriff in Maryville, Tennessee. Archie Garner, who is the assistant chief deputy of Blount County, is the man ... http://madson.blogsome.com/2008/03/27/comical-vw-bug-joins-maryville-police-fleet/ Nissan Cube shed different looks after some students of the prestigious art and design school Pratt Institute for cosmetic makeovers based in Brooklyn, New York revamped the exterior design of the Japanese car of Nissan Motor Company. With the theme “Cube-ism: Automobile meets art”, students of Pratt professor Martin Skalski squeezed ... http://madson.blogsome.com/2008/03/26/nissan-cube-on-a-different-light/ Car technologies do sprout like mushrooms. Every now and then, there are these so-called upgraded auto parts. To supplement the performance of a car, manufacturers come up with numerous high-end gadget and gizmos that make the time spent inside the vehicle more comfortable. Sony, for example, has recently introduced another ... http://madson.blogsome.com/2008/03/25/the-sony-mex-bt3600u-in-car-cd-tuner/ After an absence of more than a century, who would have thought that the Detroit Electric car, which debuted in 1907, will go back into production. Behind the reincarnation of the vintage electric car is the partnership of ZAP and Youngman Automotive Group. The Detroit Electric car was originally a product ... http://madson.blogsome.com/2008/03/17/watch-out-for-the-reincarnated-detroit-electric/ The blockbuster 2007 movie Transformers has truly captured the hearts of many. Transformers animated series enthusiasts were joined by a new and younger throng of fans because of the film. A Las Vegas dad, for example, even customized his 2007 Ford Mustang to resemble the Decepticon member Barricade for his ... http://madson.blogsome.com/2008/03/13/vegas-dad-customized-his-mustang-to-resemble-transformers-barricade/ Detroit, Michigan has been a popular hub for automobile companies as well as motor shows. Among its popular ‘residents’ include General Motors and Chrysler. For the auto exhibits and festivities, the biggest and most popular is the North American International Show that features a mix of concepts and upcoming models, ... http://madson.blogsome.com/2008/03/12/p59/ Lexus, which is the luxury division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Company, further establishes its high-end brand as it now offers a top of the line entertainment system for its sport utility vehicles Lexus RX 350 and 400h dubbed as the In Car Entertainment or simply ICE. To the delight of ... http://madson.blogsome.com/2008/03/04/ice-high-end-entertainment-system-for-lexus-ses/ Every now and then, the automobile industry is bombarded with car upgrades. From powerful engines to luminous wheels, the possibilities are considered endless in this business. Among the upcoming car technologies to watch out for are the keyless starters and smart cards that have control on the interior landscape. With a ... http://madson.blogsome.com/2008/03/01/on-smart-cards-and-keyless-starters/ Tired of the regular and boring sound of the vehicle’s horn? Well, in this day and age, anything is almost possible and that includes changing how the car’s horn honks or beeps. ThinkGeek’s Horntones make this dream possible as this auto part allows one to customize the usual beep beep ... http://madson.blogsome.com/2008/02/26/hear-a-different-honk/