General Motors former head of Research and Development, Larry Burns, has been looking to the future, and he sees driverless cars hitting the road as soon as 2020. The notion of removing human interaction from the equation may be unsettling, but developers have long maintained that driverless technologieswould reduce the risks associated with distracted or impaired driving and improve fuel efficiency by preventing the unnecessary stop-starting of vehicles.

Becker Automotive Design is the one who had taken the onus of crafting this mobile home, with a very strong inspiration from the offerings for a luxury jet liner. Whether it’s the seating arrangement and its modular design, the fabrication, or the techno-luxurious fittings, the Sprinter is more of a private jet on wheels rather than a luxurious trailer alone. 6 distinctive options of interior floor plan and 4 kinds for décor including, the JetVan Mercedes provides more than what even the most discerning celebs could ask for.

Becker JetVan’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter debuts in New York Auto Show [Born Rich]

The idea of loaning out one’s car to a perfect stranger may seem unadvisable, but with the practice of sharing one’s bed now downright common, people are getting more comfortable with it. San Francisco startup RelayRides has been matching up car owners with drivers in its hometown and Boston since 2010. Now, a new partnership with General Motors will see RelayRides advertising its service to the 6 million GM car owners who subscribe to OnStar, GM’s communications and assistance program.

Baby, You Can Share My Car [TrendCentral]

The Glo-Bars is a very clever handlebar system that integrates rechargeable LED lights to the bars of the cycle. These lights not only illuminate the track for the cyclist but also make them visible to oncoming traffic. The lights double up as turn signal indicators and also emit red light for traffic behind the cyclist. By simply customizing the handles, we have a safer cycling system in place!

Clever Handlebars [Yanko Design]

In an age when eco-friendly mechanisms seem to be need of the hour, owing to high pollution and increasing oil prices around the world, this light cycle replica seems to be the perfect solution with its Lithium-Ion battery set. With up to 100 miles in distance range on a single charge, this bike can travel with speeds of up to 100 Mph (160.9 kmph), and since all the power comes from the battery, there are no emissions! Delving deeper into the engine specifications, there is the 40,000W motor which drives the vehicle along with the 120ah LIFe PO4 battery which could take around 4 hours to charge, and retains the power till the entire range is exhausted.

Custom made Tron light-cycle replica up for grabs [Born Rich]

The Overade is a concept helmet designed by Patrick Jouffret of French studio Agence 360. It folds in half and is meant to offer the same amount of protection as a regular non-folding helmet. Being a concept, such claims are essentially meaningless, but a less bulky helmet, that can be packed away easily, might encourage more people to ride – or wear helmets – both of which are good things.

Foldable Bicycle Helmet is Meant to Be as Effective as the Real Thing [Uber Review]

The C-1 Electric Motorcycle was created by Lit Motors, Inc. for those who are infatuated with the idea of motor bikes but too afraid to ride one. The C-1 has an enclosed frame, seats two and is balanced by gyroscopes.

The C-1 Electric Motorcycle can hit a top speed of 120 mph and needs to be recharged after an impressive 200 miles. The bike seats two although the second person looks to be somewhat squished in the concept photos. Several gyroscopes placed on the underside of the vehicle would help balance it at stops and in the event of an accident. Lit Motors’ C-1 would also have H2V, H2C, V2I and V2V connectivity to provide drivers with real-time information on weather and traffic conditions.

Encapsulated Eco Bikes [Trend Hunter]

Bike Spa is a group of experienced engineers and riders, professionals, with experience in distribution of motorcycle accessories and parts. Bike Spa has been developed an innovative, reliable and effective solution of an automatic wash machine for motorcycles. This solution is for all those who live and love the world of motorcycles, and to bring life into the culture of bikes all over the world. Their solution is “Green” than before and keep environment friendly and clean more than ever. Their solution fits to all motorcycles manufacturers, dealers, garages and bikers.

Idea submitted by Liron Lederman. Thanks!

LA Times: For some reason, gear ratios don’t interest most women. But as women continue to reshape the male-dominated auto industry, they do want to know about the space in a car’s interior, its exterior styling and its fuel economy and safety ratings, said Tara Weingarten, a founder of Vroomgirls, one of the newest of a small but growing number of automobile websites aimed at women.

While there are few of these specialized car sites, they can pack some real punch. Women influence nearly 70% of new-car purchase decisions and make about 40% of the purchases, industry officials say.

And automakers and auto-related companies scour the Web for new women-oriented sites, seeking effective alternative ways to advertise their products.

“Potentially, a new site like (Vroomgirls) has 100% of the attention of the visitors she gets — as opposed to maybe 1% of the visitors to some general site,” said Scott Monty, head of social media at Ford Motor Co. “Consumers want to know about what matters to them, and they want to know it now.”

Web neophyte Weingarten and her business partner, Marjory Hawkins of Austin, Texas, hope to draw a sizable share of those clicks with quality and style.

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Specialized websites beckon to women who care about cars [LA Times]

Keeping accurate records of your mileage for deductions is a hassle for most companies and individuals. The I.R.S. is cracking down and demanding proof in the form of records in many cases. C.P.A. David Winiarczyk knew this and had many clients who found this reporting task cumbersome and full of errors. So, he invented the EasyMileLog, a product that makes this task simple and easy and is now CEO of the Company.

The EasyMileLog has the capability of tracking business travel separately from personal travel, and it creates a complete report of all business travel – broken out by day and trip – which at the end of the year is the documentation you must have for all mileage deductions claimed. The EasyMileLog is simple to use – it can be set up in seconds by plugging it in through the car’s 12 volt or cigarette lighter and pressing “work” or “personal” prior to driving. The built-in GPS unit tracks the mileage automatically in a format that is used for tax preparation.

TrendCentral: Car sharing services are esteemed for their practicality, but have offered little in the way of luxury. BMW, however, recently launched DriveNow, the first branded premium car sharing service. Located in Munich, the system boasts 300 Mini Coopers and BMW 1-Series models available for short term rental. With a onetime membership fee of just €29 (approximately $41), and hourly rates of €14.90 (roughly $21), it makes driving in style a reality for those who otherwise couldn’t afford to cover the cost of the insurance on such vehicles. Plus, gas is included which, in this economy, is a luxury in itself. In some instances, using a set of wheels from the DriveNow fleet could be cheaper than taking a taxi.

Car Clubs [TrendCentral]