LONDON'S Heathrow Airport is rolling out futuristic driverless pods to shuttle passengers between terminals and the airport car park.

Future ... the ULTra Personal Pod, described as a driverless taxi, is being rolled out at the UK's Heathrow Airport.

Relax ... the pods will be a much easier way of getting around.

Family pod ... each pod is capable of carrying four adults and two children along with their luggage.

View from above ... the ULTra Personal Pod roads at Heathrow Airport.

Drive away... the futuristic driverless pods will shuttle passengers between London's Heathrow Airport and the airport car park.

Space station ... the pods have a unique look.

Ultra modern ... the Personal Rapid Transport system was created by ULTra, Advanced Transport Systems.

Drive time ... Heathrow says passengers will have to wait no longer than a minute for their pod to arrive.

My pod ... by typing flight details into the onboard computer or swiping details from a frequent flyer card, the pod will take passengers straight to the correct terminal.

Practice run ... the pods are being rolled out at Heathrow Airport.

Power play ... when still the pods' battery will recharge and will use 70 per cent less energy than a car. Track star ... the pods will be a vast improvement on the existing shuttle buses which use conventional roads around the airport.

Door to door ... eighteen battery-powered pods went on trial earlier this year, taking passengers from Terminal 5 to their cars.

Success ... ULTra's first test trip took place at Heathrow on September 21, 2008.

Peek inside ... the interior is quite spacious.

Pass ... the test checked on the aerodynamic effects of two vehicle passing each other at maximum speed.

All over ... If the trial at Terminal 5 is a success, Heathrow hopes to roll out the system across the entire airport – covering 48km of track.

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There is something very interesting to see about girls washing cars, especially when they are hot and wearing not a lot!

I'm crazy about new cars and always very choosy. And I also think that there is a keen resemblance between cars and hot girls. If you don't believe me just check this out and I'm sure that you have to change your mind !!

I know water is one of the important thing which we have to preserve for the future but this time I can't resist my self to see the last drop of it.

Boys are love to wear Jeans, but this time they have failed to prove it..

I love black, specially when it's about cars.

This is all about washing a car, nothing else..!

Sometimes It's not all about washing a car..!

Sports car is very popular to all of us. We love to ride it and sometime just love to watch when it getting ready for a race.

When it 's a question of a car, I am very choosy. So I can't take any risk...had to appoint some one who is specialist of it.

This is one of my favorite car..so I have to taking care of it in soft hands..!

Sometimes cars are very lucky to be a machine because they can't wash themselves of their own.

Getup and body are always very important for me when it is a question of a car and I like to check this very minutely.

Orange is my another favorite color which very smooth goes with pink..!

Though I am very passionate about black but this time I would go for a test drive on white.

I can't stop myself for any kind of car racing, especially when someone navigate me, sitting at the front sit of my car.

NB:Please let me know about your opinion and also give me some more ideas if you have something better.

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If you wondered who is on the cutting edge of futuristic vehicle design, here is your answer

Daniel Simon, God bless his skills and imagination, is the coolest concept vehicle designer this side of Saturn's rings. The future itself can't help but shrivel and scuttle into a corner when this mighty artist enters the room. Yes! the Future itself feels intimidated, knowing that it will have to come up with something as radical and smooth as Daniel's visions in a few hundred years.

Here you can see how much joy the curves of a properly-designed luxury car can bring to a blissful eye.

An "epic vehicle" is one way to describe the exploration Ice Train that routinely meets two dozen Cthulhu on any given trip (who line up for credit for a chance of ownership, on their unspeakable terms). It's big, it's gorgeous, and it knows it.

Stewardesses of these sexy vehicles are pretty sexy, too. Almost as groovy as the original "Joy of Flying" examples of the 1960s.

This is probably the most atmospheric and moody image that we intensely like (a "Hard Days Night" caption, perhaps?) -

Detailed to the point of obsession, sleek and sensual enough to be considered evil - these machines haunt your dreams and DRIVE your desires, prompting you to look on your current car with a sort of deep sadness...

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To compile our list of ways to reduce the cost of owning a car, we consulted consumer advocates, car experts and auto industry insiders to get their take on the simplest, most effective and most-overlooked strategies for saving money.
Check out the list carefully and let me know if the article is helpful to you !

1. Find a reliable mechanic

Find one before you're desperate, that is. Standing on the side of the road isn't the best time to bargain shop for a mechanic; researching to find a garage that specializes in your brand and provides friendly, reliable, honest service takes time, but it pays off in increasing amounts each year.

2 .Subscribe to a recall alerts online

Frequent or widespread recalls should be a warning for anyone considering a purchase. If you already own the car, researching recall history online and signing up for alerts to new ones can keep you on the lookout for potential problems. "It's just about keeping in the know," says Colleen Mylott of BrandAdvice.com. "All of this is about learning as much about your car as you can."

3. Use the Internet

Even if you're not looking to buy a new car right now, the Web is the best tool available for learning about recalls, reliability ratings, insurance rates, financing options and do it yourself maintenance projects.

4. Learn simple maintenance

Changing light bulbs, maintaining tire pressure and changing oil can all be done with minimal knowledge of cars. For example, the proper tire pressure is listed on the driver's side doorjamb and in the owner's manual. If the tires are inflated properly, you're going to get better gas mileage. "It can cost you a mile per gallon if you're running tires that are underinflated too much," says Jim Travers, the associate auto editor at Consumer Reports.

5. Carpool

Carpooling significantly reduces the miles you put on your car each year, minimizing the amount you pay for gas and maximizing the time between tire changes and other maintenance projects.

6. Know your insurance agreement

Take full advantage of what your insurance will cover. Also, review your insurance plan periodically to assess whether it fits your current vehicle in age and usage. Roadside-assistance availability may or may not be cheaper if purchased separately and the level of damage coverage should be appropriate for the age and value of the car.

7. Avoid erratic driving

Accelerating too quickly and stopping suddenly wears on an engine's inner workings and can gulp gasoline. "Especially in traffic, it's one of those things where I think you do accelerate faster than you need to even though you know you're not going anywhere," Mylott says.

8. Forget the 3,000-mile rule

Most cars don't require an oil change every 3,000 miles, unlike popular belief. Instead, read your owner's manual and adhere to whatever the manufacturer suggests for a proper maintenance interval. Usually it'll recommend an oil change every 5,000 to 10,000 miles.

9. Keep your car longer

Each year you own a car it saves money that would otherwise be spent on the taxes, fees, insurance, financing and initial maintenance of a new car. "Keeping a car five years rather than three dramatically reduces the cost of ownership, and if you keep it longer than that and maintain it, obviously it just continues to snowball," Travers says.

10. Pay off your loan

Pay off your new-car loan as quickly as you can. It'll eliminate interest payments and save you money in the long run.

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