http://www.autotalkworld.com/x An editorial podcast devoted to cars, the auto industry, racing and other car-related observations. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:26:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If ever there was a reason to get the new iPhone 3G, it's this: Dynolicious.  For $12.99 (available on the iTunes App Store), you can turn your iPhone into a performance measurement device! Measure 0-100 times (or anywhere in between), quarter mile, Lateral G, and horsepower!  The application features all these cooly ... http://www.autotalkworld.com/x/?p=41 Chris Bangle, Director of Design at BMW Group, talks about the innovative Design Study from BMW, using "skin" materials on a space-frame for a production automobile. This is breakthrough stuff for the future production automobiles! http://www.autotalkworld.com/x/?p=40 Autotalk Episode 8 - Released June 5, 2008 ▼ In the News • Toyota Announced that the Prius has passed 1-Million sold, since it launched in 1997 news.windingroad.com—toyotas-prius-passes-1-million-sold-mark • European Patent Office honors Audi with European Invent of the year award www.autoblog.com—audi-wins-european-inventor-of-the-year-award • Rumors are flying about VW entering Motorcycle market with ... http://www.autotalkworld.com/x/?p=38 This is a great video, because the report compares not only mileage, but the total trip cost that is mostly dependent on the type of fuel you need. The old 2005 Jetta Diesel pretty much wins this competition, but with the current high-cost of diesel fuel, the Prius wins ... http://www.autotalkworld.com/x/?p=37 This proves once again that mainstream media is sort of ridiculous. I've heard countless anchors talk about this report. The CNN one is the most laughable, but not embed-able, so I present you with MSNBC. Enjoy! http://www.autotalkworld.com/x/?p=36 Autotalk Episode 7 - Released May 12, 2008 In the News: - Nissan's going electric - VW Tiguan released in SoCal - Cadillac prepping wagon version of CTS - Danica Patrick Wins in Japan at the IndyCar 300 Driving Impressions: Saturn Outlook Misc: - Tesla Launches: ex-CEO Martin Eberhard, can't get his   Sponsored by German Auto Tours http://www.germanautotours.net   Music courtesy of ... http://www.autotalkworld.com/x/?p=35 Jay does a great road test of the new Tesla.  Incidentally, the same one Calacanis is driving this week, production number 1. http://www.autotalkworld.com/x/?p=33 Courtesy of Jason Calacanis of mahalo.com and previous technology ventures.  He was loaned a Tesla #0001 by the Chairman of Tesla Motors.  Incidentally, Jason has one on order, but this is probably the first time one has been out into the wild not being driven by a Tesla employee or ... http://www.autotalkworld.com/x/?p=32 Distractions now aside, we're back.  And we're coming back in a much bigger way.  More updates, more podcasts and more interesting automotive snippets.  Stay with us and watch the improvements. http://www.autotalkworld.com/x/?p=31 http://www.truthinengineering.com/exclusive-preview/ http://www.autotalkworld.com/x/?p=29