The latest Toyota Tundra overcomes all barriers–even the flaming ones.

Early this year, Toyota released a Toyota Tundra 2010 commercial to give off-road fans a peek into the truck’s 2010 model year. I have seen the video, and man, how that full-size pickup was able to cross a burning tunnel (of 257.6 degrees Fahrenheit) was simply jaw dropping! And with the truck’s towing capacity of 10,000 pounds, its durability is undeniable.

View the 2010 Toyota Tundra video here:

As the Earth Day draws near, more and more companies are coming up with ways to makes cars greener. An example is a technology that combines GPG with hybrid powertrains for an improved fuel economy. The technology comes from Ricardo Inc., a British engine-test company, and four other companies.

Have you watched the latest “Fast & the Furious” installment? Are you in for some more car racing and stunts?

iPhone users can download a new video game made for the recently released “Fast & the Furious” movie. I’m not a die-hard gaming fan, but I’d like to try this game sometime.

A GPS device manufactured by a Korean company is now available on the European market.

The ThinkNavi T7 from the Thinkware company is a GPS device with a 7-inch LCD screen, SiRF III GPS chipset, and built-in DVB-T TVtuner. Featuring voice guidance in 20 languages, the ThinkNavi T7 has maps of 45 European countries.

People who often travel to Europe can take advantage of this cool, tiny personal nav gadget.

Source: iTech News Net

Who says personal navigation systems are only for car drivers? Of course, truck drivers need the same level of road assistance from GPS devices. However, on the market, personal nav devices are relatively fewer for large vehicles such as trucks.

The good news is that Garmin, the leading manufacturer of GPS devices, has recently launched a GPS gadget designed for trucks. Garmin’s latest product is called the nüvi 465T. It can support various truck types, featuring advanced routing and guidance. This feature supports truck-related road limitations such as width, height, and weight.

In addition, the nüvi 465T is the first GPS device that offers locations in the National Truck and Trailer Services (NTTS) Breakdown Directory. This directpry holds pertinent data on truck repair facilities across the United States.

Source: Coolest Gadgets

Internet connectivity is everywhere–even in cars. Beginning on April, Cadillac will feature an optional 3G wireless router in its CTS Sport sedans. 3G download speeds may vary from 400 to 800 kbps. If there’s no 3G, then expect that the best you could get is 200 kbps.

The wi-fi router is priced at around $500. The service, which is provided by Autonet Mobile, costs around $30 for 1 GB every month.

Source: OhGizmo

Popular GPS manufacturer TomTom has recently announced that it began providing map updates to its customers. The subscription-based service called the TomTom Map Update Service is designed to deliver map updates every quarter for a one-time fee of $39.80 or $9.95 per map release. New subscribers will be alerted of new updates when their GPS devices are connected to the computer and the TomTom Home service.

Source: CNET

Good news for MSN Direct fans out there! Mobile electronics manufacturer Alpine Electronics of America as recently announced the release of its newest product: the Alpine PND-K3msn. This device is the updated version of the Alpine PND-K3 GPS. The latest Alpine GPS device sports a host of features such as alternate 3-D map view, easy-to-use windshield and dashboard mount, text-to-speech, and MP3 support, among others. The MSN Direct features included in the device are information on real-time traffic, gas prices, movie schedule, and weather. The PND-K3msn costs $299.95, excluding the service fee, which charges $49.95 per year (or $129.95 for a lifetime membership).

Source: Engadget

Cell phones turned into navigation gadgets have increasingly become the fad in automotive technology. A new application called the turn-by-turn navigation will soon be available for iPhone OS 3.0. So for iPhone owners out there, no need to purchase a stand-alone GPS—just download the application, and you’re good to go.

Source: Motor Authority

Yes, we know that GPS devices help drivers when navigating the road. If you own a BMW, you rely on the iDrive to provide you with accurate road data. But who could’ve imagined that a nav device can have a mind of its own? It may come sooner than you think.

Expect a smarter, more powerful, and more advanced personal navigation system on BMWs soon. BMW is currently developing intelligent navigation systems that will be proactive in informing drivers about possible traffic congestion along the routes they usually ply. To make decisions about a driver’s destination, the new navigation system is set to combine past and present traffic information and data from other car sensors. These systems will also be designed to recommend other routes that are more fuel-efficient. The project is handled by the Research and Technology arm of BMW.

Source: CNET