Juniper Foo | Sep 14, 2005

Yet another "little" car that will likely elude Singaporeans' grasp. Think
Smart Car and Japan's electric ride, the
Q-Car. The QT, if you fancy the dune buggy look, is one cool hunka metal complete with removable weather-proof roof and stylish gull-wing doors. There's unfortunately no headroom for airbags or luggage in this diminutive roadster, but it comes loaded with enough adrenalin for a zippy ride and is apparently made to order, from the accessories right down to the color options. The next time you're sitting in one of these and think people are staring at you, they're really looking at the QT.
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interior
Price: From US US$13,991.25
Availability: Unique Motor Company
Device: Sports car
Basic specs: 505cc twin injection, water cooled by Lombardini, 15kw at 5150rpm, 5-speed manual, dual circuit disc brakes, high-resistant molded central cell mounted on anti-corrosion steel chassis, laminated windscreen, 21-liter fuel tank, 60mpg fuel consumption, 240 x 150 x 110cm, 398kg
Juniper Foo | Sep 13, 2005

It's quite amazing how much multitasking your car's lowly cigarette lighter is capable of, besides firing up a Malboro or Salem. Not so long ago, this driver had her eye on a cooler that plugged into the power point to keep drinks chilled. Then it was an ionizer for some scented air. Now it's an expresso maker for cars. If you're the kind who glugs coffee like there's no tomorrow, we like the classy Italian-made Velox 12V Travel Espresso Maker which not only looks chic, there's a choice of three colors to match your car's interior. All you need is water and your favorite java to percolate up a rush of caffeine anytime, anywhere.
More color choices
here
Price: About US$70
Availability: Try any kitchen appliance retailer or check out
Espresso Zone
Device: Travel expresso maker
Basic specs: 12V, durable ABS plastic construction, 2 cups (based on 1-1/2 ounce "cups")