Ford’s 'Reduce, reuse and recycle' program includes some pretty interesting, or perhaps tasty, strategies. (Credit: Free Digital Photos) Ford today announced it is partnering with the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company to research how coconut coir, or husks, might be used as a plastic reinforcement. According to Ford, the fiber from coconut coir is being used by Scotts Miracle-Gro as a carrier for its soils and grass seed products. The fiber holds 50 percent more water than basic potting soil.

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Has Ford gone cuckoo for coconuts?

Microsoft's Wireless Speed Wheel will be available in late October. (Credit: Antuan Goodwin/CNET) Along with my review copy of Forza Motorsport 4 , I was sent an example of Microsoft’s Wireless Speed Wheel to test with the game. As a car guy and a bit of a racing sim snob, I initially viewed this wireless, motion sensitive plastic bauble down the bridge of my upturned nose. By the end of the weekend, the Speed Wheel had won me over. The Speed Wheel bridges the gap between the Controller S and a full racing wheel

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Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel bridges gap between casual, hard-core

BMW has added iPhone calendar integration to its cars equipped with ConnectedDrive. (Credit: BMW) Last month we looked at how 10 automakers have integrated apps into their cars. Now BMW has reminded us of the rapid pace of technology development by showing off new features for its ConnectedDrive system, along with its future direction. BMW’s newest innovation for ConnectedDrive is the integration of the iPhone calendar app. With it, drivers will be able to call up the calendar on their BMW’s center screen

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BMW’s apptastic future