DWI: Driving While Intoxicated . . . by This Amazing Podcast

The earthquake and tsunami in Japan has had a huge impact on the auto industry, idling assembling and parts plants across the world, and now even limiting color supplies. Black Fords are on hold as are some reds. The Prius is back into production but the larger Prius V has been delayed.

Cars are getting more connects and Ford's coming Focus Electric with have its own mobile phone plan thanks to AT&T. The wireless service will allow the vehicle to communicate with it's owner through an app that will provide charging information.

Drive happy, and safely

Sprint is hoping that users will pay them for a service that limits phone access when it detects driving, but we're skeptical of the $2 per month charge will catch on with drivers.

Some Senators are skeptical of some new apps that provide drivers with information on speed traps, red light cameras, speed cameras, school zones and most importantly DUI checkpoints. They have asked the apps be removed and RIM has already complied.

That might not be helpful, but Cambridge, Mass., by installing bicycle repair stations. Maybe they can also add some of the things that drivers should keep in their trunk for emergencies.

Finally, Facebook allows you to find our what your old girlfriend or boyfriend is up to, and now Check My Ride from AutoCheck allows you to find out where your old car is.

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