Those of us with mixed systems and quirky smartphones here at OStatic (which works out to just about everyone) have been impressed by Funambol's open source push and sync services. Admittedly, though, with the pervasiveness of smartphones and sync tools, Funambol's various applications, open as they are, still feel pedestrian.

Today, Funambol announced its new mobile product, designed to push you, your phone, and the information loaded on you both anywhere (well, almost anywhere -- your mileage may vary in water, swamp land, and quicksand). The iCar has been called a "major transportation breakthrough" by Funambol CEO Fabrizio Capobianco, but don't just take his word for it.