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BABY GIZMO

Mima's award-winning Kobi stroller converts to a carrycot in a flash

By Jude Garvey

01:30 September 25, 2009 PDT

Mima's Kobi is an award-winning stroller that converts easily from a carrycot to a toddler...

If you're planning to have more than one child, it’s good to know that designers are producing baby equipment that can evolve with the needs of a growing family. Mima’s Kobi is a stroller that has been designed with the family in mind. Not only is it stunningly stylish, it has a patented 'carrycot inside' system - allowing easy conversion from seat to carrycot, and back again. Read More

BABY GIZMO

Breathe easy with Multimac four-seater child seat

By Jude Garvey

18:51 May 4, 2009 PDT

The Multimac four-seater child seat transforms the back seat of your car into a mini-bus

The Multimac four-seater child seat accommodates four children safely in the back of a three-seater car. The seat fits firmly in your car without the use of adult seat belt straps, is independent of existing car fittings and can be fitted and removed in minutes, if required. The seat belts are instantly adjusted for each child and as the seat is suitable from birth until 12 years of age, you will only need to ever purchase one car seat. Read More

AUTOMOTIVE

SEAT's green vision: Leon Ecomotive and Twin Drive concepts

By Paul Evans

16:50 March 11, 2009 PDT

SEAT Leon Ecomotive Twin Drive

SEAT displayed its first electric vehicle prototype in January of this year to Spain’s Minister of Industry who recently promised one million EVs on Spanish roads by 2012. SEAT has now announced the 74.3mpg TDI powered Leon Ecomotive at the Geneva Auto Show 2009. Read More

AUTOMOTIVE

SEAT Exeo solar sunroof harnesses sun to cool car

By Mike Hanlon

20:53 February 10, 2009 PST

SEAT solar sunroof

SEAT, the Spanish arm of the Volkswagen Group, will launch its new Exeo upper medium sector saloon in April, along with some interesting technologies designed to keep it cool in the Spanish sun. The optional solar sunroof uses mini solar panels embedded in the glass to generate electricity which powers the car’s ventilation system, even when the ignition is off, drawing in cooler ambient air and significantly reducing the automotive ‘greenhouse’ effect on a hot day. Read More

 
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