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Best hands-free options

We test Bluetooth equipment that keeps you connected on the go.
1 min read15 May '13
Staff Writer

In today’s world, staying connected to work, family or friends is more important than anything else. While mobile phones and the internet have made this a possibility, there are times when it’s difficult to stay in touch. For example, when you are driving, using a mobile phone jeopardizes the lives of those in the car and others on the street. When you take your hands off the wheel, driving a car becomes really dangerous. However, there are ways of using a mobile phone without having to take your hands off the steering wheel. There are quite a few Bluetooth-enabled hands-free kits available in the market. We collected a group of such devices and reviewed them to find out which one is the best.

We found that these devices’ batteries last for extremely long durations. Some of the devices feature in-built batteries, while the ones that had removable batteries actually used Nokia BL-05 mobile phone batteries. Standby times run into hundreds of hours and, suffice to say, you won’t be facing problems in this regard. Still, all these devices come with a charging cable that plugs into your car’s 12v socket. For our review, we used the devices over a period of two weeks and judged them on parameters like build quality, ease of use, features and performance. And here’s what we found out.

Mahindra's vehicle weight reduction initiatives

Rajan Wadhera, chief executive, technology, product development & sourcing, M&M, speaks on measures the company is taking to cut vehicle weight.
1 min read11 May '13
Staff Writer

Picture special: 65 years of Land Rover

We take a look at the various models the carmaker has developed over the years.
1 min read6 May '13
Staff Writer

The Range Rover Evoque has sold 165,000 units since launch in 2011. It's the lightest and most frugal Range Rover ever, with the ed4 models offering 20.5kpl.

The Series I production cars were clad in aluminium alloy owing to post-war Britain's shortage of steel. This model sold 2,00,000 units in ten years.

Freelander 2 adopted versions of Terrain Response, as fitted to larger models, and eventually spawned a two-wheel drive variant.

The first prototype, chassis number LR1 with registration number HUE 166 and known as 'Huey', was part of Land Rover's anniversary celebrations this week.

The Discovery 3, launched in 2004, was designed around a hybrid of a ladder frame and monocoque chassis

The Discovery 2 boasted more than 700 changes from its predecessor in an effort to make it appeal more to the growing numbers more interested in its on-road abilities than its talents in mud and ruts.

The Land Rover Discovery was introduced to occupy the space vacated by the original Range Rover as it moved further upmarket.

Tech secrets behind the LaFerrari revealed

Roberto Fedeli, technical director, Ferrari, reveals tech secrets behind the power and glory of the LaFerrari.
2 min read3 May '13
Staff Writer

The power of 3

The BMW 3-series combines performance, luxury and practicality in a single package, and has been doing it since the ’80s. We take a closer look.
1 min read13 Apr '13
Staff Writer

Back seat luxury

Currently owns a BMW 320d and is planning to upgrade a bigger saloon.
1 min read12 Apr '13
Staff Writer