Tag Heuer has announced some glasses specially designed for night driving. As HID light systems become more common, this may be a really good thing.

Skoda, a Czechoslovakian car manufacturer, has developed a car with a dual-mode rear hatch or "twindoor" that can act like a conventional trunk or a hatchback. Very clever.

And finally, to be filed in the GOD-PLEASE-NO folder, Microsoft predicts that advertising is coming to a car screen near you. I guess it makes sense, I just hope there are subscription services that will allow you to sack the advertising. The last thing I want is my car desperately trying to get my attention to sell me life insurance. I think the irony is obvious.