First iPhone, now iChange, what next?

created by swiss automaker, rinspeed, the ‘iChange’ is a concept that basically replaces the dashboard and key vehicle controls with the iPhone.

with the iphone, the driver can transform at the push of a button, from a single-seater sports car to a vehicle that accommodates three people. the extra seats are contained under rear end of the teardrop-shaped panel which pops up, creating more room. other features of the car include lightweight (only 2324 lbs), an electric motor, solar panels powering the cooling system, a smart fuel consumption and battery system, etc.

in my humble opinion, iPhone will not be around forever and it will eventually be replaced by a smaller, sleeker, smarter phone. by the time the car goes into production, apple will probably come up with another kick-ass product to replace the iPhone. and what if the iPhone breaks down, does that mean the car won't start or function properly? hm... doesn't seem too practical to base the concept around a phone.

maybe it's immature to criticize, so let's revisit this after the geneva motor show.

Rolls-Royce's WIP - The 200EX

More close ups to come... so stay tuned!

Reporting Live: Top Gear Live @ HK

first time in hk, last stop of the global tour, so how was it? let's just say it was what i had expected, nothing more, nothing less.


me getting overly excited at the entrance

something i could never own. sigh...

this seems more affordable and right for my size

fits me perfectly!

surprisingly, this was the only car girl at the show. it's sad but true. nonetheless, she was hot and i had my fair share. ~_^

for more photos of the exhibition, visit: www.alivenotdead.com/lazymardafcuka/Top-Gear-Live-HK-profile-507012.html

and now, onto part 2, the main event!

let the show begin!!!

there were a few empty seats but close enough for a full house.

my favourite part of the show - car football.

here's a taste of the show, drift at its best. never thought that hkcec would allow this but they did. = ) i am sure you can catch more of the excitement on youtube.

all in all, it was a decent show. the live experience definitely beats watching it on tv or internet. the sponsorship support was lacking though as a result of the current economic situation; hence, the exhibition could have been bigger and better. i also felt that the WOW factor was missing and there could have been a special stunt to top off the show, given this was the last stop. nonetheless, i hope they will inject some new and fresh ideas into the show and i look forward to catching it again.