A Cool Crib For Your Car: Luxe Garages By GarageMahals

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SarTlyx1emI/AAAAAAAAml8/TVllzhNhtww/s1600-h/Picture+46.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308287757048969826" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SarTlyx1emI/AAAAAAAAml8/TVllzhNhtww/s400/Picture+46.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 296px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXSeP4spKI/AAAAAAAAmRE/loZunt4huQg/s1600-h/Picture+55.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306879153028244642" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXSeP4spKI/AAAAAAAAmRE/loZunt4huQg/s400/Picture+55.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 83px;" /></a><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br />As the world's only company (self-proclaimed) dedicated to the complete transformation of the garage, <span style="font-weight: bold;">GarageMahals</span>® provides all the services and products to create a completely unique space. Each garage can be customized around a central theme, from high tech, Art Deco (think Batman, or Route 66), to old world Tuscan.<br /><br />The concept of GarageMahals® began as the brainchild of founder Michael Rhodig in early 2003. After having several quite boring, but yet state of the art garage interiors for the time, Michael knew the garage could be so much more. After three years of research and development, GarageMahals® was launched in September 2005 and continues to grow.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >The First GarageMahal</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Industrial High tech</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWcN9a-eRPGLQvxiWbl04_tG542SnItAouaV8ZDpDIMniKSFTQrnD2ETS154OOlE6NvE5tsmjXD2jXE0pl86Otl7e8B8A59n8RZodtUtsxIxr_lmDZQZiVki3lu1cc0fKVxXJ8qHUwVk/s1600-h/Picture+12.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427179496745588130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWcN9a-eRPGLQvxiWbl04_tG542SnItAouaV8ZDpDIMniKSFTQrnD2ETS154OOlE6NvE5tsmjXD2jXE0pl86Otl7e8B8A59n8RZodtUtsxIxr_lmDZQZiVki3lu1cc0fKVxXJ8qHUwVk/s400/Picture+12.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 397px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgly6bnLc-waboloNbGgWioyomaY93wDJCsJuwcBgtDwjPQ1HfIGCgjeylgM_spZMXOBC3fpfh6HMrOQqrV6FW7rKeuTobdoPgcLFPj8mAXj5A2cDBbh5uekDCn7rXVPBGG9K1ppmWVLrs/s1600-h/Picture+10.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427179764186615362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgly6bnLc-waboloNbGgWioyomaY93wDJCsJuwcBgtDwjPQ1HfIGCgjeylgM_spZMXOBC3fpfh6HMrOQqrV6FW7rKeuTobdoPgcLFPj8mAXj5A2cDBbh5uekDCn7rXVPBGG9K1ppmWVLrs/s400/Picture+10.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 636px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXSvMeM5hI/AAAAAAAAmRc/KH-I8zhHUkY/s1600-h/Picture+52.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306879444169582098" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXSvMeM5hI/AAAAAAAAmRc/KH-I8zhHUkY/s400/Picture+52.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 351px;" /></a><br /><br />This was the original and first true GarageMahal built by Michael Rhodig to show the world his concept of what a luxury garage environment is supposed to be. Incorporating as many design elements, functionalities, and materials as possible while still maintaining a cohesive and stunning environment was the objective of this project.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXSkQ2bw6I/AAAAAAAAmRM/VM96l44Y4A0/s1600-h/Picture+54.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306879256366400418" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXSkQ2bw6I/AAAAAAAAmRM/VM96l44Y4A0/s400/Picture+54.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 535px; height: 390px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjdJhFaHK3wq1BZ6GNcxtQBaHxtfMfIIf5ni4qBDGNoFOknBgHiEmcM_UAQSoTsquMa6idZZAVGuqNV_cWBuItFBMo4vIqr_UYYHy9Jt6yNz76gZNTDU6dKiCR7V9kyWvqbQ_PrEEdjM/s1600-h/Picture+14.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429788709459854226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjdJhFaHK3wq1BZ6GNcxtQBaHxtfMfIIf5ni4qBDGNoFOknBgHiEmcM_UAQSoTsquMa6idZZAVGuqNV_cWBuItFBMo4vIqr_UYYHy9Jt6yNz76gZNTDU6dKiCR7V9kyWvqbQ_PrEEdjM/s400/Picture+14.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 398px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2paIFeKlk52IVDzDdIpv5R87ODw-Sn5TF9BEEN7YVId1cnOjG_vckfAu_mKatZ-jbZwnWCHxpumA290LkcK_iILwDebUtSSd5nftx9BGMPtYtmGu_Fde8SyvX2jbUNwR0Lqynnld9kc/s1600-h/Picture+13.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429788594741589074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja2paIFeKlk52IVDzDdIpv5R87ODw-Sn5TF9BEEN7YVId1cnOjG_vckfAu_mKatZ-jbZwnWCHxpumA290LkcK_iILwDebUtSSd5nftx9BGMPtYtmGu_Fde8SyvX2jbUNwR0Lqynnld9kc/s400/Picture+13.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7bHVozYtou-FMenY3SBs-_SQBMTeuxGJJc56nCzXoXFAqcvR7Dyher8KBJ8wKXZ23e6uox7PIX0ZL0wvLNP7hoqvIxaaXpwzy-JiB48NzxK15GDaZklgeVORQo0bIkITEU5gPruE3NdeR/s1600-h/Picture+53.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306879342592125202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7bHVozYtou-FMenY3SBs-_SQBMTeuxGJJc56nCzXoXFAqcvR7Dyher8KBJ8wKXZ23e6uox7PIX0ZL0wvLNP7hoqvIxaaXpwzy-JiB48NzxK15GDaZklgeVORQo0bIkITEU5gPruE3NdeR/s400/Picture+53.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 534px; height: 405px;" /></a><br /><br />See the "Red Button"? When you push the button, a flashing yellow industrial warning light and "awnk - awnk" warning sound draws your attention to mid ceiling above. You observe a large 2 ft. by 10 ft. panel with the far end rotating down from the darkness of the flat black ceiling. The panel rotates to about 65 degrees and stops. Then the bottom of an extension ladder lowers until it touches the floor and everything stops. Your access to the attic above the 13 ft ceiling is now conveniently available. Simply push the red button again and the whole process repeats in reverse until the large panel is again flush with the ceiling.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Smith Garage</span><span style="font-size:130%;">- Retro Art Deco</span> Gas Station Pumps<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkjFXtvSqv2Ktx7_HQl6z_ExcOA_Gt2Q4S2Bk-YpNb6hHzNpP4wkYXIVSHFSbKiS2gGGF1i6jUcY4IYx9FAW-wb7qWqESkUCRjLETGum-qaVogpdTNmgMdnrcQmTdi6WcKLlNcfCSbufu/s1600-h/Picture+48.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306880365313676850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkjFXtvSqv2Ktx7_HQl6z_ExcOA_Gt2Q4S2Bk-YpNb6hHzNpP4wkYXIVSHFSbKiS2gGGF1i6jUcY4IYx9FAW-wb7qWqESkUCRjLETGum-qaVogpdTNmgMdnrcQmTdi6WcKLlNcfCSbufu/s400/Picture+48.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 538px; height: 262px;" /></a><br /><br />This garage was the first for the Smith Family of Paradise Valley, AZ. Mr. Smith really enjoys both the art deco gasoline pumps he had already collected, and the look and feel of high tech. He asked Michael to see if he could make those two world's come together in his garage. Red, silver, and white are the dominant colors of this garage. The lighting facades over the pumps simulate service station awnings of the same time period, while the lighting, workbench, wainscoting, and door panels are purely high tech in appearance.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXV42pzPlI/AAAAAAAAmSU/us1x1PYe-Yc/s1600-h/Picture+43.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306882908646227538" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXV42pzPlI/AAAAAAAAmSU/us1x1PYe-Yc/s400/Picture+43.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 537px; height: 359px;" /></a><br /><br />Michael paid very close attention to detail and to his customer's background and taste. For example, whenever possible, automotive finishes are used, and the white paint on the hanging facades in not just any white, but GM Alpine White, first used on Cadillacs of the late 1950's. Michael chose this color while attending an auto show in Payson, AZ while this project was in design.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HMUd64RItLqbmPg8XI2Y6Q1fRLifJJ3vryseT1MhRfTvsZSL9vkhsjjLmggZ1Rp5ewPoOaSykINPnQkd9ktysF9Y0z44bz8qu1KgFnJ3rSyn22fvjYjmen1pljfVSb80MvVH97Abu1A/s1600-h/Picture+16.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427180718937195042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HMUd64RItLqbmPg8XI2Y6Q1fRLifJJ3vryseT1MhRfTvsZSL9vkhsjjLmggZ1Rp5ewPoOaSykINPnQkd9ktysF9Y0z44bz8qu1KgFnJ3rSyn22fvjYjmen1pljfVSb80MvVH97Abu1A/s400/Picture+16.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 747px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXVvYTdEKI/AAAAAAAAmSM/uCIk6RcjEnY/s1600-h/Picture+44.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306882745880613026" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXVvYTdEKI/AAAAAAAAmSM/uCIk6RcjEnY/s400/Picture+44.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 540px; height: 369px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEoM11Qp9MXA4vSrV7Xynb6ZTltuMbw9tcRc9gQ8BhgxDOCVG9JuLTPqb0A6_PLBtHvjaB3INxifeMk7XBmeMngg1kQlWkD_sjgdnMn3OwhRvvFH6dDqIp8SmOP7y-PBHzVyYVvFKeCfq/s1600-h/Picture+50.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306879928952595538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEoM11Qp9MXA4vSrV7Xynb6ZTltuMbw9tcRc9gQ8BhgxDOCVG9JuLTPqb0A6_PLBtHvjaB3INxifeMk7XBmeMngg1kQlWkD_sjgdnMn3OwhRvvFH6dDqIp8SmOP7y-PBHzVyYVvFKeCfq/s400/Picture+50.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 538px; height: 357px;" /></a><br /><br />You can't miss the use of aircraft safety switches for lighting controls at the workbench. Michael did this as a surprise for the client based on his background as an US Air Force pilot.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXTrO6LkQI/AAAAAAAAmSE/38qhbSTM-nk/s1600-h/Picture+45.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306880475615957250" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXTrO6LkQI/AAAAAAAAmSE/38qhbSTM-nk/s400/Picture+45.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 539px; height: 355px;" /></a><br /><br />The large red panels seen in the image above are actually rolling doors. Mr. Rhodig created these for another customer needing larger storage capacity at floor level than typical box style cabinets.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> This garage design cost approximately $130.00 per sq. ft.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Scottsdale Garage</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> A <span style="font-weight: bold;">Modern Makeover</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixu2o-fB_g8nvAK8IRgs4DTM99gYPNefsyRV-6cGU3TYj9CEXQV-TTtcCENuWzCGBLA4Tu7NheggzsF_Rsp6ssX73YQZf4IBVqMDOltC9v5b2svftNFsY9cuFdIjQm4dYVgEQiVw9YBDXW/s1600-h/Picture+28.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306888180532469778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixu2o-fB_g8nvAK8IRgs4DTM99gYPNefsyRV-6cGU3TYj9CEXQV-TTtcCENuWzCGBLA4Tu7NheggzsF_Rsp6ssX73YQZf4IBVqMDOltC9v5b2svftNFsY9cuFdIjQm4dYVgEQiVw9YBDXW/s400/Picture+28.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 538px; height: 357px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwxuP9r0lgQPZospQU_QHCaLh8j5dGv4FraJ_2DBeqWZJ2X6DqHR0l8zVy0Bcp1WlrUZ29CyGzggDvcI-M1AmKP1wVjivgwlSJx6R4JsW8PumsILp-ZWsQoJyPgfGk5n0rIE3JSBnLH30f/s1600-h/Picture+57.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306890111010822850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwxuP9r0lgQPZospQU_QHCaLh8j5dGv4FraJ_2DBeqWZJ2X6DqHR0l8zVy0Bcp1WlrUZ29CyGzggDvcI-M1AmKP1wVjivgwlSJx6R4JsW8PumsILp-ZWsQoJyPgfGk5n0rIE3JSBnLH30f/s400/Picture+57.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 538px; height: 197px;" /></a><br /><br />This project is a perfect example of a Prestige Class GarageMahal. The client desired a garage environment with a big "Wow Factor" without a big "Oh my God" price.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Before:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgryHDDsa6H1ELmDKaM_Fz8tUEHNo9di3NKrEdJ7GuYlxEr0vQPI3MjPvLO18fH9a9e3BU_twzw-iFIleGlXPBolNvlO4yM2W4-Fs5j1bDk5tgmx5lqfgkhsdghan396Xil9-nTxn4nnsfS/s1600-h/Picture+26.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306888755300857906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgryHDDsa6H1ELmDKaM_Fz8tUEHNo9di3NKrEdJ7GuYlxEr0vQPI3MjPvLO18fH9a9e3BU_twzw-iFIleGlXPBolNvlO4yM2W4-Fs5j1bDk5tgmx5lqfgkhsdghan396Xil9-nTxn4nnsfS/s400/Picture+26.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 537px; height: 401px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">After:</span><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXbFZgPbfI/AAAAAAAAmTc/GXL_adMW5B0/s1600-h/Picture+27.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306888621717941746" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXbFZgPbfI/AAAAAAAAmTc/GXL_adMW5B0/s400/Picture+27.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 537px; height: 326px;" /></a><br /><br />Using combinations of metallic paints, automotive finishes, GarageMahals Rolling Door Storage, and GarageMahals unique metallic epoxy flooring, created an environment that thrilled the customer and stayed within his budget.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Zen Garage</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > with Waterfalls, wetbar and tv</span><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXZKdAt6aI/AAAAAAAAmTM/b6ihOiOzFaE/s1600-h/Picture+35.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306886509535553954" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXZKdAt6aI/AAAAAAAAmTM/b6ihOiOzFaE/s400/Picture+35.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 541px; height: 359px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXYYNqdE-I/AAAAAAAAmS0/937ODUSKJHg/s1600-h/Picture+29.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306885646422184930" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXYYNqdE-I/AAAAAAAAmS0/937ODUSKJHg/s400/Picture+29.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 541px; height: 362px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXYCi1_VmI/AAAAAAAAmSc/AuE5Umcn61k/s1600-h/Picture+41.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306885274150590050" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXYCi1_VmI/AAAAAAAAmSc/AuE5Umcn61k/s400/Picture+41.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 539px; height: 353px;" /></a><br /><br />This is one Michael calls the "Zen" garage, and is a significant departure from previous work. This home in Paradise Valley, AZ is a custom design using an Asian theme with some elements of Frank Lloyd Wright styling. After careful study of the existing home, Michael knew he could use some elements to produce a stunning and tranquil garage space of organic colors, natural metallics, sounds of falling water and blend them with high tech lighting, surfaces, and audio visual enhancements.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXY2utzbPI/AAAAAAAAmTE/PubKOsmzPM0/s1600-h/Picture+33.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306886170690678002" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXY2utzbPI/AAAAAAAAmTE/PubKOsmzPM0/s400/Picture+33.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 539px; height: 558px;" /></a><br /><br />For example, sparkling rain glass complements the water walls and is also used in the home interior. The GarageMahals metallic Bronze epoxy flooring produces a fascinating liquid metal appearance, and the deep crystal clear finish makes the color coats look as though they are under glass. The green-gold metallic tone of the Valspar Brilliant Metallics paint is a perfect blend with the gold and bronze wainscoting, another GarageMahals exclusive product. This material is a shimmering metallic rubber product over a geometric pattern of truncated pyramids. This durable surface prevents damage to the wall and the car door.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXYQT6ojNI/AAAAAAAAmSs/xnaTtgPJ8gs/s1600-h/Picture+37.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306885510661704914" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/SaXYQT6ojNI/AAAAAAAAmSs/xnaTtgPJ8gs/s400/Picture+37.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 535px; height: 357px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dw2ZK2FX2uj2_siFHm2HgjYQhgoyGDM4ZxpRYJO4m4DHneCvy9pj8VAyNIOBlUNEZDEpXzUSS4w4FODRPTmxFcGsnNt1L14jRIVNodpL9UIwPFyXaMNvWgG2rtF_qfN9LkVE8EHmawrs/s1600-h/Picture+32.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306885795353364514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dw2ZK2FX2uj2_siFHm2HgjYQhgoyGDM4ZxpRYJO4m4DHneCvy9pj8VAyNIOBlUNEZDEpXzUSS4w4FODRPTmxFcGsnNt1L14jRIVNodpL9UIwPFyXaMNvWgG2rtF_qfN9LkVE8EHmawrs/s400/Picture+32.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 534px; height: 353px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkIwrH0PE7Rbi0dhclCqGESSEfdHjggmqmvZGRk6z41jRCdeR_FVmvUQhwckRwODBOScKikOxHjacECtlQbJcLi3zcW8xx4IP8vPI1Xn8-jdtWW7Ui7D7Femwh80meKrez1AG_SCBipdr/s1600-h/Picture+40.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306885354867854802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkIwrH0PE7Rbi0dhclCqGESSEfdHjggmqmvZGRk6z41jRCdeR_FVmvUQhwckRwODBOScKikOxHjacECtlQbJcLi3zcW8xx4IP8vPI1Xn8-jdtWW7Ui7D7Femwh80meKrez1AG_SCBipdr/s400/Picture+40.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 351px;" /></a><br /><br />The old garage doors were hand painted in a copper/bronze patina that incorporated some of the wall color. Vertical door tracks, lift motors, power outlets, etc., are concealed behind decorative columns. When the door is in the up position, it is hidden behind a decorative cover that suspends from the ceiling.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> The Zen garage cost approximately $125,000 (for a 752 sq. ft. space).</span><br /><br />all images and info courtesy of <a href="http://www.garagemahals.com/">GarageMahals®</a> <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">GarageMahals</span><br />11445 E. Via Linda<br />Suite 2, Box 437<br />Scottsdale, AZ 85259-2638<br />602.315.4473

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First Official Pic of 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsaMAu1RjP1KRBlolRUQoDT2F48oO___huZQocWTidhE2wfb1f2nzILC-5Di75FzezT5Gabf2zOR0x0EqF1TF2r5tqAt_tT5So7kgshfuDoLCLaX359PwkehApaZCylEnZHoU1GrDXOHgq/s1600-h/carscoop_impreza_stor-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113936742699758866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsaMAu1RjP1KRBlolRUQoDT2F48oO___huZQocWTidhE2wfb1f2nzILC-5Di75FzezT5Gabf2zOR0x0EqF1TF2r5tqAt_tT5So7kgshfuDoLCLaX359PwkehApaZCylEnZHoU1GrDXOHgq/s320/carscoop_impreza_stor-1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><i>reprinted from today's Carscoop</i>:<br />Stop the press! The first official teaser picture of the highly anticipated 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi just fell into our hands this morning catching us totally by surprise. We’re still waiting for the official release to get all the juicy details but for now we can tell you that the 2008 Impreza STi which will debut next month at the Tokyo Show, will be equipped with a 300 Hp turbocharged boxer engine. Despite the fact that this is just a teaser image shot from above, the bulgy fenders and the hood scoop leave no doubt that the STi will be quite more aggressive than its highly critiqued WRX spouse.<br /><br />Below are images of the Subaru Impreza WRX from the year 2000 up to 2006 (with some years having more than one model) so you can see the design evolution.<br /><br />These images are from Japan's Subaru site and they include S202, S203, S204 and the STi versions. Also, the models may have slight variations from Northern America Models:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfv5T-7SRNVncdyDHXyfNvFqTnhaChsEu-AVah5LxruIEIvcGPGklEBIVZB0a-oFrexhFw-gQOLxo-Yz8FxVh2EQEVEJ__9GX2BgGkvqfpAHW6JE_JGiJlqx-2NkHD6Luxo8Hw6bjxkJJZ/s1600-h/Picture+8.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113963843943396674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfv5T-7SRNVncdyDHXyfNvFqTnhaChsEu-AVah5LxruIEIvcGPGklEBIVZB0a-oFrexhFw-gQOLxo-Yz8FxVh2EQEVEJ__9GX2BgGkvqfpAHW6JE_JGiJlqx-2NkHD6Luxo8Hw6bjxkJJZ/s400/Picture+8.png" style="cursor: pointer;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsHPX1zljhk2u_Wn6yikEzqf_k8NtdxWdFjaoG-yqcu3BRkCn7fszY4RhbBUpH1ZE38lPCwECUSbYkXrGQ6ueLAvCi2Y6yiEK2omiNpeAl4VU9jrs2cAxn6QXakg_8ijxw-n-yG0OQjYOg/s1600-h/Picture+9.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113963551885620514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsHPX1zljhk2u_Wn6yikEzqf_k8NtdxWdFjaoG-yqcu3BRkCn7fszY4RhbBUpH1ZE38lPCwECUSbYkXrGQ6ueLAvCi2Y6yiEK2omiNpeAl4VU9jrs2cAxn6QXakg_8ijxw-n-yG0OQjYOg/s400/Picture+9.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 445px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.subaru.jp/impreza/wrx_sti/photo.html"><br />click here for a link to the Subaru Japan site which is the first to have posted the shot at the top of this post.</a>

First Official Pic of 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi

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The New 2009 Jaguar XF: A Very Sexy Kitty

I think this new Jaguar is absolutely stunning despite what long-term Jag lovers are saying about it's losing the classic Jag lines and becoming a more conventional (i.e. bland) car.<br />Yes, it has hints of the Lexus GS and a rear end that reminds one of the Aston (and that's a good thing). <br /><br />It is true, it doesn't scream 'jag' and maybe that's why I think it's so beautiful.<br /><br />Take a look and decide for yourself:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEdYhjpKbyDD8AQAuGJKgWIQvi3eJC_GXmWTGqb5N7-W91VsW-RYy8aQynlHdIdkeN1cCCnApc09AznnADGYWjwmH5TjJohVLA5KmB7eqzHVdcBCCRpi6PbsCZuhPtr8-SZ6gIqq67CVA/s1600-h/xf_122(72dpi)-usa.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104552020786747026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEdYhjpKbyDD8AQAuGJKgWIQvi3eJC_GXmWTGqb5N7-W91VsW-RYy8aQynlHdIdkeN1cCCnApc09AznnADGYWjwmH5TjJohVLA5KmB7eqzHVdcBCCRpi6PbsCZuhPtr8-SZ6gIqq67CVA/s400/xf_122(72dpi)-usa.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggf3KBogLfShpGPlO1JOPr0vThLo2Rv2mpVCPp_qQ8b-Zd_uiNVvDoQS6bY4mADWHVe3cXkDrLeK9nZ965ZLoMJZ94GWPvBdYSaFF7vo3M3leUnUv0WnLjWHbe9hNY0Fc_xvGeKp6SCP-P/s1600-h/xf_112(72dpi)-usa.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104550947044922978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggf3KBogLfShpGPlO1JOPr0vThLo2Rv2mpVCPp_qQ8b-Zd_uiNVvDoQS6bY4mADWHVe3cXkDrLeK9nZ965ZLoMJZ94GWPvBdYSaFF7vo3M3leUnUv0WnLjWHbe9hNY0Fc_xvGeKp6SCP-P/s400/xf_112(72dpi)-usa.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br /><br />Reprinted from <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a>:<br />Last December, the Jaguar C-XF Concept received an early debut ahead of the Detroit Auto Show thanks to some memorable embargo breaks by established media outlets. The 2009 Jaguar XF, the production car inspired by the concept, was supposed to be unveiled tonight at midnight, but again things did not go as planned. We colluded with our friends over at <a href="http://www.jalopnik.com/">Jalopnik </a>to wait and see how things played out, as well as remained in communication with Jaguar to help identify embargo breakers, but the cat (hahaha) is out of the bag. You can read more about the meta circumstances surrounding the leakage over at <a href="http://www.jalopnik.com/">Jalopnik.</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UFzTMldPQaNcexWJKO_FTJWHLLn4QGQMUBPoG_b_lOBfFK6mEanTT0LyNd-sVU_0AUKpnPtbwjaDAYPjily7wsgAqv3aPdDQgwrFJJYnGnHBWtLph9Qti6vBVMU4o4F8ZUoJSa7q7OaF/s1600-h/xf_15b2(72dpi)-usa.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104551625649755762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UFzTMldPQaNcexWJKO_FTJWHLLn4QGQMUBPoG_b_lOBfFK6mEanTT0LyNd-sVU_0AUKpnPtbwjaDAYPjily7wsgAqv3aPdDQgwrFJJYnGnHBWtLph9Qti6vBVMU4o4F8ZUoJSa7q7OaF/s400/xf_15b2(72dpi)-usa.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br /><br />Meet the 2009 Jaguar XF, the car that could save the automaker from Coventry. The new saloon's styling is polarizing, as evident by the split Autoblog crew that's either deriding or drooling over it. The CX-F Concept's influence is clear, but it's wrapped around a more conventional shape that meets pesky things like safety standards. Those cat eyes remain, as well as more aggressive details in the front bumper, and Jaguar's now signature air vents are present, as well. The rear end from Aston has remained virtually untouched, which is a bit of a distraction, but overall the 2009 Jaguar XF is a looker to the Nth degree.<br /><br />See the full press release and technical specs from Jaguar, as well as our complete gallery of high-res pics by <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/27/2009-jaguar-xf-bringing-sexy-back/">clicking here.</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNw2-cQIXWKnlkCb0qTWkgoJNMHMMcxKQ6cxJ0fBwVhm8-srObTdWrtxeGb3nAjtL1Syx65fjEtWHfg1dl3PDosXltOy-XjilHEMcAAZfkXeBu5jsqxBfKL-WqsIDcdKMuAVJD-QqYzdeF/s1600-h/jaguar2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104549370791925330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNw2-cQIXWKnlkCb0qTWkgoJNMHMMcxKQ6cxJ0fBwVhm8-srObTdWrtxeGb3nAjtL1Syx65fjEtWHfg1dl3PDosXltOy-XjilHEMcAAZfkXeBu5jsqxBfKL-WqsIDcdKMuAVJD-QqYzdeF/s400/jaguar2.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br /><br />The debut of the Jaguar C-XF concept at the Detroit Auto Show, inspired/paved way for the production of another Jaguar, the XF. This car might be jaguar’s last chance to prove it’s existence as a luxury brand. The XF has the same detailed bumper and cat eyes present in Jaguar’s line up, the back some will argue it looks like a BMW. New features include signature air vents, and the Drive selector (it raises when you want to select the drive, and disappears when not in use). The XF will be released in four models: a 2.7 liter V6 240hp at the entry level, (Europe only) all the way to a 4.2 liter V8 420hp, which jumps from 0-60 in 5.5 seconds.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRNOYpjiBsVPxo-61q5MuvmWOlGJC1_1HvrU-hqcCsSi1PfwagYb85-0wvxTzzAjWQynO2cs7vrXkR5J6wOW3rq3K2ZVOGUM_m0-QatKFSDYXC9dayd1oZrzrAsqddeVJd003m7Uh7FFr/s1600-h/xf_251(72dpi)-usa.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104552647851972258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRNOYpjiBsVPxo-61q5MuvmWOlGJC1_1HvrU-hqcCsSi1PfwagYb85-0wvxTzzAjWQynO2cs7vrXkR5J6wOW3rq3K2ZVOGUM_m0-QatKFSDYXC9dayd1oZrzrAsqddeVJd003m7Uh7FFr/s400/xf_251(72dpi)-usa.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCIWwH__GtEf6qBuiJFrqAtRAqIjrI0UEeU5kyVyOLBv8nNZ9L7urOxJiNSgNnWIwrJYAKHdfBMGRfcuL9T5CLO2hEfpLyrhi1gO_ULHC044RfBpZdkAs0-AJFwtpZE9GGohjQFfu3Q3Y/s1600-h/xf_311(72dpi)-usa.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104553682939090610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCIWwH__GtEf6qBuiJFrqAtRAqIjrI0UEeU5kyVyOLBv8nNZ9L7urOxJiNSgNnWIwrJYAKHdfBMGRfcuL9T5CLO2hEfpLyrhi1gO_ULHC044RfBpZdkAs0-AJFwtpZE9GGohjQFfu3Q3Y/s400/xf_311(72dpi)-usa.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a>

The New 2009 Jaguar XF: A Very Sexy Kitty

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If You Drink, This Nissan Won't Drive. Futuristic Sensors Detect Inebriation.

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsXj8hMKHSlo9Lub11pooU6YtHbu_5eRDzy_UlfnQYGmiOJCBSTdCppG2liuAwPdFcPFUg9lfRxD_nthZSwP3mwIjeWbbKMwM9r2FXqvlVblvbd7UOtryrazt-RMl6IbPb93vz-qv7Bdfk/s1600-h/nodui.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5094894891927767074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsXj8hMKHSlo9Lub11pooU6YtHbu_5eRDzy_UlfnQYGmiOJCBSTdCppG2liuAwPdFcPFUg9lfRxD_nthZSwP3mwIjeWbbKMwM9r2FXqvlVblvbd7UOtryrazt-RMl6IbPb93vz-qv7Bdfk/s400/nodui.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 532px; height: 260px;" /></a><br /><br />Japanese car company developing a car with built-in sensors to detect drunkenness of driver, locking ignition if needed. OPPAMA, Japan (Reuters) -- <br /><br />Beer-breaths, beware.<br /><br />A new concept car with breathalyzer-like detection systems may provide even greater traction for Japanese efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road.<br /><br />Nissan's alcohol-detection sensors check odor, sweat and driver awareness, issuing a voice alert from the navigation system and locking up the ignition if necessary.<br /><br />Odor sensors on the driver and passenger seats read alcohol levels, while a detector in the gear-shift knob measures the perspiration of the driver's palm when starting the car.<br /><br />Other carmakers with detection systems include Sweden's Volvo , which has developed technology in which drivers blow into a measuring unit in the seat belt before an engine can start.<br /><br />But Nissan's car includes a mounted camera that monitors alertness by eye scan, ringing bells and issuing a voice message in Japanese or English if a driver should pull over and rest.<br /><br />The car technology is still in development, but general manager Kazuhiro Doi says the combination of detection systems will ultimately keep an eye on who's behind the wheel.<br /><br />"We've placed odor detectors and a sweat sensor on the gear shift, but for example if the gear-shift sensor was bypassed by a passenger using it instead of the driver, the facial recognition system would be used," said Doi.<br /><br />Also keeping a short leash on drivers, car seat belts tighten if drowsiness is detected, while an on-road monitor checks if a car is keeping its lane properly.<br /><br />Japan's No. 3 carmaker, which competes with Toyota and Honda, has no specific timetable for marketing, but aims to yoke all technology to cut the number of fatalities involving its vehicles to half 1995 levels by 2015.<br /><br />Nissan's Doi says they still have to distill exactly what impairment means: "If you drink one beer, it's going to register, so we need to study what's the appropriate level for the system to activate."<br /><br />Odor Sensors placed throughout the car detect the presence of alcohol and a facial monitoring system can recognize drowsy and drunken behavior.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shift Knob Sensor:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilu45JfCd64rGivp3hRuN6mgrq-rsL4HCII46f84e_EngD1MU0FLLgl_SBWP-HxSIwx1Az7kai6aWr9mjyUAlFj1vQN5r4F9j5vF3p80nayGbNZiVemG9jMTpd1dfE7UbEbyrAE7tE6pwv/s1600-h/nissan_antidui.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5094892061544318978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilu45JfCd64rGivp3hRuN6mgrq-rsL4HCII46f84e_EngD1MU0FLLgl_SBWP-HxSIwx1Az7kai6aWr9mjyUAlFj1vQN5r4F9j5vF3p80nayGbNZiVemG9jMTpd1dfE7UbEbyrAE7tE6pwv/s400/nissan_antidui.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 354px;" /></a><br /><br />1) A hi-sensitivity alcohol odor sensor is built into the transmission shift knob, which is able to detect the presence of alcohol in the perspiration of the driver's palm as he or she attempts to start driving. When the alcohol-level detected is above the pre-determined threshold, the system automatically locks the transmission, immobilizing the car. A "drunk-driving" voice alert is also issued via the car navigation system.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Passenger Seat Sensor:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSNl-XpShzxxEZ9xyPrGaOywL8qKzorUp_Lhgn-jZRX5Jhn2xMOwvoy6_YZgkzcr_e_sBomY8uEkToQAoPr-M5-ku0HbAMNQv0QwY2fRSoXDC9MLSxD1iTD3AZhDtcwHHUsIwqcXyT0tT/s1600-h/nissan_antidui-(1).jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5094891657817393138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSNl-XpShzxxEZ9xyPrGaOywL8qKzorUp_Lhgn-jZRX5Jhn2xMOwvoy6_YZgkzcr_e_sBomY8uEkToQAoPr-M5-ku0HbAMNQv0QwY2fRSoXDC9MLSxD1iTD3AZhDtcwHHUsIwqcXyT0tT/s400/nissan_antidui-(1).jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 536px; height: 356px;" /></a><br /><br />2) Additional alcohol odor sensors are also incorporated into the driver's and passenger seats to detect the presence of alcohol in the air inside the vehicle cabin. When alcohol is detected, the system issues both a voice alert and a message alert on the navigation system monitor.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Facial Monitoring System:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0kVM4O00LqyTf4D4hW11sj6xqqX4Mx7agJbPTt0YVvXy5vXQivXdkOTWgKJY8pJ1up1lRatESnSA3DNQpmtokJ_dLwBf-_Tbnanq0xtKVa4F58c_aL1t8h6LVE_e4OgEtX94LmTU9sBo/s1600-h/nissan_antidui-(2).jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5094890871838377922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0kVM4O00LqyTf4D4hW11sj6xqqX4Mx7agJbPTt0YVvXy5vXQivXdkOTWgKJY8pJ1up1lRatESnSA3DNQpmtokJ_dLwBf-_Tbnanq0xtKVa4F58c_aL1t8h6LVE_e4OgEtX94LmTU9sBo/s400/nissan_antidui-(2).jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 543px; height: 361px;" /></a><br /><br />A camera is mounted on the instrument cluster facing the driver to monitor the driver's face:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6TWsCj_vFgruJ3FreX2zpW5Cz4Jy4unqAIncKX26EzwX37jzIg78TNgQWRr-qA0UjhFTou2TxggM9pg6c76JakcbD2eysEgf5r7m5oM6Xhc_ClKEETofrj7tYqCSVwLbOlHgJuun9UX8i/s1600-h/nissan_antidui-(3).jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5094891400119355362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6TWsCj_vFgruJ3FreX2zpW5Cz4Jy4unqAIncKX26EzwX37jzIg78TNgQWRr-qA0UjhFTou2TxggM9pg6c76JakcbD2eysEgf5r7m5oM6Xhc_ClKEETofrj7tYqCSVwLbOlHgJuun9UX8i/s400/nissan_antidui-(3).jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 546px; height: 409px;" /></a><br /><br />The system is calibrated to monitor the driver's state of consciousness through their eyes. When the system detects signs of drowsiness, a voice and message alert is triggered via the navigation system. Additionally, a seat-belt mechanism is activated, which tightens around the driver to gain his or her immediate attention.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Driving Behavior</span><br />By constantly monitoring the operational behavior of the vehicle (e.g. sensing if the vehicle is drifting out of its driving lane), the system can identify signs of inattentiveness or distraction in the driver. When the system detects such behavior, voice and message alerts are issued via the navigation system. The seat-belt alert mechanism is also activated, tightening around the driver to gain immediate attention.<br /><br />This concept car was developed as an exploratory platform to showcase breakthrough technologies that could potentially be applied in future production cars, part of an ongoing program from Nissan contributing towards preventing drunk-driving.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGWASq-nLrWq5d-2dcX7v0pT83w3-QDE3xt5L5aIcuoedrIJaGaP753-Hv78HxQv1dTkIw6Ay2Dfsngeji8Kmn265qNUNhN-SAmKKINoHYRVzR43XxWd1kM8ptN24Ahl7J3lP-GPbSQDK/s1600-h/nissan_antidui-(4).jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5094892418026604562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGWASq-nLrWq5d-2dcX7v0pT83w3-QDE3xt5L5aIcuoedrIJaGaP753-Hv78HxQv1dTkIw6Ay2Dfsngeji8Kmn265qNUNhN-SAmKKINoHYRVzR43XxWd1kM8ptN24Ahl7J3lP-GPbSQDK/s400/nissan_antidui-(4).jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 534px; height: 237px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">CLICK ABOVE IMAGE TO ENLARGE.</span></span><br /><br />Nissan has already launched and is developing several initiatives to help prevent drunk-driving. In June, the company introduced the "drunk-driving" message alert on its navigation system. In July, Nissan also began testing of a new on-board breathalyzer system in cooperation with several local government authorities in Japan, where an interlock mechanism will immobilize the vehicle if the driver's breath indicates the presence of alcohol above a specified level.<br /><br />Nissan is taking a holistic approach towards safety that extends beyond the technology built into its vehicles. To achieve a "safe driving environment," Nissan has embarked on the Intelligent Transport System Project (ITS) in Kanagawa Prefecture - aimed at helping to reduce road accidents via the analysis of traffic data collected from on-the-road vehicles and traffic beacons. In Japan, the company's safety vision is to halve the number of traffic fatalities or serious injuries involving Nissan vehicles by 2015 compared with the level in 1995.

If You Drink, This Nissan Won't Drive. Futuristic Sensors Detect Inebriation.

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