Headlight

Technology is providing us with new ways to improve the way our roads are lit. Glow-in-the-dark road markings and street lights that switch on only when they detect a car are two such examples. Now, Vauxhall/Opel has unveiled a way to aim car headlights based on driver eye-tracking.

Smartphone-based navigation systems can certainly help cyclists find their way around the city, but not everyone wants to risk attaching their precious phone to their rattly handlebars. That's why Schwinn has just announced its CycleNav device.

An obvious improvement on the retractable semaphore devices that preceded them, turn signals have remained largely unchanged since their introduction. But Audi is claiming to have improved the humble turn signal by using a sequence of lights to indicate the intended turn direction.

Loz Blain tests BMW's flagship megatourer, packed with technology and surprisingly fun to ride.

Bicycle accessory designer and manufacturer Copenhagen Parts has just announced a new range of magnetic bike lights that automatically turn on and off when fitted and removed from a steel bicycle frame.

LED by LITE is a bicycle illumination system that cyclists control from a wireless handlebar-mounted unit.

BMW has revealed it is taking the next step in the development of vehicle headlight technology by working on the introduction of laser light headlights.

Two groups of people are currently developing separate products, both of which are intended to let bicycle wheels serve as running lights.

Mercedes Benz has added a spotlight function to its Active Night View Assist Plus system that directs light on people on the road so that both the driver and the pedestrian are alerted to the presence of the approaching vehicle.

Bill Stewart has created a one-of-a-kind surfboard that features headlights to enable surfing at night.

The Adaptive Headlight technology on the upcoming K1600GT finally solves one of the most annoying problems on pretty much every motorcycle - by tilting the headlight according to your lean angle. Bravo!

For cycling enthusiasts, the Soap MP3 player is one of the most versatile we’ve seen. It weighs just 30g, has 2GB of memory, clips into a Soap beanie (with built-in headphones) or attaches to a handle bar-mounted speaker box/headlight unit.