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While some of the family were having a ride in the paddle boat we took some photos of the pelicans and swans who live here.

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SUBARU now has an extra pair of eyes to assist drivers. The Japanese car maker has unveiled its latest safety gadget, Eyesight. The Hi-tech system has the ability to identify road hazards such as pedestrians or other cars.It then alerts the driver and automatically stops the car at speeds up to 50km/h.The company’s Australian operations have been testing the system for the past nine months. It is expected to be available locally next year.EyeSight can avoid frontal collisions, lane drifting and low-speed impacts.Other party tricks include land departure and sway warning functions.

via Eblens: Subaru, Suzuki and Stihl, experience the Eblens difference!.

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These boxy bad boys are helping Toyota dance to a new beat.

Decked out in wild paint jobs, ultra-low profile tyres and edgy alloys, these two funky cars are spreading the word that Toyota is walking on the wild side with its new Rukus. “It’s Rukus by name and rukus by nature,” according to Toyota Australia’s marketing manager Scott Thompson.

via Toyota Rukus aims to rattle box | Review | carsguide.com.au.

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You cannot imagine the stuff that passes for food. Lucky for you, we have found ample photographic evidence.

via 12 things you should never put in your mouth [slideshow] | Grist.

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It was fantasy a few years ago, but a car that steers itself is not too far away.

One of the technical innovations of the Mercedes-Benz F 800 Style research vehicle on show at the Geneva Motor Show uses a system called Traffic Jam Assistant that is capable of automatically following the vehicle in front of it.

via Mercedes-Benz F 800 self-steers | Review | carsguide.com.au.

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This month we’ll be trying to keep our food choices sourced from Australia, or even closer to home. First you’ll need to check a map to see what’s within your local area, and then you’ll need to check your cupboard to see what you’ve already got.

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New safety rating results show that low fuel consumption cars can also achieve the highest safety ratings.

The Mini Cooper diesel hatch, the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic diesel hatch, the Volvo C30 diesel hatch, all models of Toyota’s environmental flagship, the hybrid Prius, have achieved a 5-star safety rating from Australia’s leading independent vehicle safety advocate, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

via Wheel News Blog.

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I found this fascinating quote today:

Caltex advice: There’s a very good chance your car can run on Caltex Bio E10 Unleaded, and you can check your car compatibility here. This guide is based on the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries’ (FCAI) list of cars that can suitably operate on ethanol-blend fuels.Wayne Checker under, Wheel News Blog, Aug 2009

You should read the whole article.

Al Gore says “I just completed the training program in Australia and it was so inspiring. I have now personally trained nearly 3,000 people around the world on my slideshow and each one of them brings something to the process. It was a great experience”.

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