Fiat and PSA predicted to be Europe's biggest losers in 2013

Industry observers are expecting Europe's new vehicle sales to fall to lows not seen in decades, with Fiat and PSA/Peugeot-Citroën sitting in the lead car of the plummeting coaster. Both of those automakers traditionally count on the southern part of the continent for sales, yet consumers in that region have slowed spending due to the financial crisis. Compounding the problem for Fiat is a lack of new product, as CEO Sergio Marchionne has stalled development to conserve cash during the downturn. PSA has invested in new vehicles, but aggressive price wars have forced it to sell its product with steep discounts.

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XDR-55TV, Sony new elegant portable Radio

Here you are another very well designed product from Sony with the XDR-55TV. Unlike the SRS-BTX300 and SRS-BTX500, the XDR-55TV is not a portable Bluetooth and NFC Speaker but a simple AM/FM Radio with 1Seg Support that will stream Japanese TV programs audio wherever you are. The XDR-55TV comes in Black and White, weight 480g for a size of 190x36x95mm run on two AA batteries that will give you enough juice for 17hrs of continuous 1Seg Audio playback.




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Unitcom Lesance BTO GSN7X4-EXEZ-680MSLI 17.3-Inch High-End Notebook

Here comes another high-end notebook from Unitcom, the Lesance BTO GSN7X4-EXEZ-680MSLI. The system sports a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, a 3.0GHz Intel Core i7-3940XM Extreme Edition processor, an Intel HM77 Express Chipset, 2x Geforce GTX 680M 4GB graphics card, a 32GB DDR3 RAM, a 1TB hard drive, a 480GB SSD, a 2MP webcam, a Blu-ray drive, an SD card slot, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (SP1) OS. Price itself is set at 339,980 Yen (about $3,789).

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Toolwire to exhibit at Learning Technologies show, 29 - 30 January 2013

Showcasing the practical and versatile application of Online Experiential Learning in real-life work environments Pleasanton, CA and London, UK - Thursday, 17th January 2013 - Toolwire, a global leader in Experiential Learning* solutions, today announced it will be exhibiting at the Learning Technologies exhibition scheduled to take place 29 - 30 January 2013 at Olympia 2, London (stand 127).Toolwire will be showcasing the practical application of Online Experiential Learning by delivering four sessions on key themes: Helping professionals cope with sensitive and emotionally challenging situationsLearning by being: The importance of authentic

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CrystalCore Tiltdock for iPhone and iPad

iPhoneLife contributor, Todd Bernhard, just reported on a very cool product that he saw at CES (Consumer Electronics Show). It's an IndieGogo crowdsourced project, available now at $25 but will be retailing later for $100. Take a look at his write-up and let us know what you think of this product.


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Jeep Liberty replacement takes shape

Now that the Liberty has left us for greener pastures and the Compass and Patriot are entering their final model year, it's time to start looking into the future of Jeep. The next all-new vehicle for the off-road brand will be the midsize SUV you see here, effectively replacing the Liberty, and not necessarily carrying on with that name. From the sides, the prototype you see here sort of looks like a miniature version of the handsome Grand Cherokee, albeit with a bit more in the way of body sculpting.

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iPad Mini 2 With Retina Display, Cheaper iPhone, iPhone 5S Are All Coming This Year, Says Analyst

It was just last week when we wrote to you about an iPad mini 2 and an iPad 5 in the works. The source of the rumor was Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White who believes that Apple is planning to launch two new devices per year. Interestingly, former Apple CEO John Sculley also hinted yesterday that Apple might be speeding up its product launch cycle to two per year. Today, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is saying that Apple might indeed update most of its iDevices this year.

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John Sculley Thinks Apple Should Consider A Cheaper iPhone

There have been a ton of rumors surrounding a possible cheaper iPhone which could be launched later this year which could also sport a plastic body. Whether Apple launches such a device remains to be seen, but as far as ex-Apple executives are concerned, former CEO John Sculley during an interview with Bloomberg Television said that Apple will need to take the idea of cheaper smartphones seriously.

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DARPA To Deploy Deep Sea Remote-Controlled Payloads

We've seen DARPA's Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vehicle (ACTUV) last year which can hunt down silent subs in deep sea waters. Now DARPA wants to up the ante by deploying payloads at the bottom of the sea. The program, dubbed “Upward Falling Payloads” or UFP, aims to hibernate deep-sea capsules or payloads that can last for years. When the right time comes, these payloads can wake up remotely and can be deployed to the surface, providing operational support and situational awareness.
DARPA is hoping that these payloads will fill up the distance gaps and deliver just the right action required while afar.

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GM CEO promises RHD Corvette, international operations boss says otherwise

Affirmation, clarification, smack-down refutation – that was the order of responses when the issue of a right-hand0drive C7 Corvette came up at the Detroit Auto Show. When an Australian news outlet asked General Motors CEO Dan Akerson whether the new Stingray would get an RHD version, he answered "yes" and "soon.". That same question was put to lead Corvette engineer Tadge Juechter, and he began by stating that they've been wanting Corvette to get to Australia and "Our plan is to make this a truly global car." He then clarified Akerson's answer with "It'll be years away rather than soon.

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Nissan Leaf Gets $6,400 Discount

Over at the North American International Auto Show, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn made the announcement that would make folks who are on the lookout for the Nissan Leaf very, very happy. We are talking about a $6,400 price drop for the base-model 2013 Nissan Leaf, where 2012's base model retailed for $35,200 a pop, while the new base-level 2013 Leaf S will begin lightening your wallets at a more affordable $28,800. According to Ghosn, the new prices would make the Leaf the most affordable five-seater electric for sale Stateside.

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Toyota debuts Furia concept, heralds next Corolla design

After playing it safe over the last several generations of the Toyota Corolla, it appears Toyota might finally be ready to make a big leap forward. Toyota has finally unveiled the 2013 Corolla Furia Concept at the Detroit Auto Show, which hints at the future design for this automaker's popular compact (the Corolla is actually the best-selling car of all time). The Furia Concept has a striking face with narrow headlights, vertical marker lights and a massive eight-sided grill, while its short hood and raked windshield give it a more modern look like the Civic and Mazda3.

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