Sony MEX-1HD
Similar in features to the Pioneer DEH-P90HDD but with a color TFT display, the Sony MEX-1HD records audio CDs onto its integrated 10GB hard drive in ATRAC3 format at 8X speed. It also identifies...
View ArticleVisteon Dockable Family Entertainment System
This overhead-mounted DVD player, with a 10-inch screen, keeps the kids quiet in the car and the hotel. Killer functionality: it's portable and dockable. Continue reading to find out how the Visteon...
View ArticleSony XAV-A1
Sony's XAV-A1 is a fine product in a declining category: in-dash radio/CD/DVD players with pop-up screens. For the same amount of money, you can install a rear-seat player that plays DVDs all the time,...
View ArticleAlpine CDA-9853
If your car has a removable radio with the standard 2- by 7-inch single DIN opening, the Alpine CDA-9853 radio lets you play store-bought, MP3, and WMA CDs, connect Sirius or XM satellite radio by...
View ArticleApple, Automakers Partner for In-Vehicle CarPlay Tech
The service opens the world of phone calls, GPS navigation, music, and messaging to drivers via a voice command or quick tap.
View ArticleApple CarPlay Coming to Older Cars?
Alpine is reportedly prepping a standalone aftermarket console that will support Apple's new in-car iOS platform.
View ArticlePioneer Bringing Apple CarPlay to In-Dash Systems
Pioneer will add CarPlay to five of its 2014 NEX in-dash systems through a firmware update early this summer.
View ArticleHands-Free Car Tech Still Dangerous
Just because you're not fiddling with your cell phone doesn't mean you're more focused on the road, AAA finds.
View ArticleRdio, iHeartRadio Add Apple CarPlay Support
Rdio also converted its music library to AAC files, which Rdio Unlimited subscribers can stream at 320 Kbps.
View Article2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250's sleek style, lively performance, and frugal fuel economy have made the new entry-level car a sales success, although it falls short in ride quality and in-cabin tech.
View ArticleMercedes-Benz Comand Interface
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250's Comand infotainment is intuitive, but it's hampered by the slow speed of its cloud-based features and connectivity quirks.
View ArticleGoodyear Concept Tires Charge EVs
At the Geneva International Motor Show, Goodyear unveiled two concept tires that could alter the way we drive.
View ArticleHands-On with Verizon's Hum Automotive Service
Verizon has just launched Hum, an aftermarket Onstar-like service that provides diagnostics and roadside assistance to almost any car made in the last 20 years.
View ArticleAT&T's ZTE Mobley Turns Your Car Into a Wi-Fi Hotspot
The first of its kind from AT&T, the ZTE Mobley allows up to five devices to connect to the Internet.
View ArticlePanasonic launches Viera CS580 LED TV with Hexa Croma Drive
This Viera features a bright LED panel with 100 Hz Backlit motion rate.
View ArticleHow to Turn Your Car Into a Mobile Office
We're digital nomads, too. Let us give you some tips for kitting out your car as a mobile office.
View ArticleTeenagers Are Going to Hate Verizon's Hum Update
A update to Verizon's connected car service can alert parents about speeding and their kids' whereabouts.
View ArticleHum by Verizon
Verizon's Hum service is a good option for adding connectivity to an older car, although you should consider your needs against the cost of the service. Plenty of new vehicles are connected to the...
View ArticleVolvo Wants to Swap Car Keys for an App
Starting next year, Volvo customers will be offered a Bluetooth-enabled app that can unlock vehicles.
View ArticleSamsung's New Car Dongle Gives Passengers LTE Connections
You'll also get the usual assortment of car diagnostics, vehicle tracking, and alerts that a number of other OBD-II dongles already do.
View ArticleConnected Cars Are Hardly 'Smartphones on Wheels'
With its acquisition of OpenCar, Inrix tries to make in-car infotainment better, and allow automakers to control data.
View ArticleA Smart Windshield for Motorcycles: Bad Idea or Really Bad Idea?
Samsung is teasing a smart windshield for motorcyclists, but many think it's an accident waiting to happen.
View ArticlePioneer's AVIC-F80BT Is A Must Have Audio System For Cars
The AVIC-F80BT comes loaded with a bunch of inputs as well as Apple CarPlay.
View ArticleEx-Apple Engineers Launch Add-On Rearview Camera for Cars
The $500 Pearl RearVision kit is expected to ship in September.
View ArticleAutomatic Pro Car Tracker Adds Subscription-Free 3G
Automatic Pro adds always-on 3G connectivity, upgraded crash alerts, and better app integration.
View ArticlePearl RearVision
The Pearl RearVision is a completely wireless backup camera that uses your smartphone as a monitor to deliver sharp, colorful video to the front seat of your car.
View Article34 Ways to Soup Up Your Current Car With Tech
Adding the right technology to an older car can make it feel brand new. Here's where to start.
View ArticleOwl Car Cam Review
The Owl Car Cam offers handy features like remote access and two-way audio, but it's expensive considering some of its limitations. The Owl Car Cam ($349) is a dash cam and security device that pairs...
View ArticleAmazon’s Echo Auto may bring Alexa on to your car’s dashboard
Amazon could be looking at leveraging Alexa’s power further
View ArticleXiaomi says it sells 10 devices a second during festive sales
The Chinese technology giant claimed that it had sold over 1.5 million devices during the first few hours of the festive sales
View ArticleThe Best Car Phone Mounts for 2020
Want a safe and smart way to use your phone in the car? These car phone mounts are ideal for hands-free calls and navigation.
View ArticleThe Coolest Car Gadgets for Your Current Ride
Adding the right technology to an older vehicle can make it feel brand new. Upgrade your old vehicle with these high-tech car accessories for a dramatically different ride.
View ArticleAmazon Echo Auto
Add Alexa to your car new Echo productsThe Amazon Echo Auto ($49.99) lets you take the company's Alexa voice assistant along for the ride. It's a nondescript little device that plugs into your car's...
View ArticleLexus Remote Touch System
The trackball-and-computer-mouse-style controller combo of the Lexus LS 460's Remote Touch interface can be more distracting to use than a rotary dial or touch screen found on competitors' cars. One of...
View ArticleGarmin HUD+ (Head-Up Display)
The HUD+ is an external display and windshield projector for your smartphone's Garmin GPS app. It works well, but is more of a toy for those with fighter-jet fantasies than a must-have. Ever feel the...
View ArticleGryphon PowerAll PBJS12000R
The Gryphon PowerAll portable battery can barely hold a charge for as long as some batteries with half its capacity, but it does something they can't: jump-start a car. The Gryphon PowerAll...
View ArticleVolvo Sensus Connect (2015)
The 2015.5 Volvo XC60's Sensus Connect infotainment system has innovative features, but its button and knob interface and the slow speeds are disappointing. While other European luxury automakers use...
View ArticleOnStar (2015)
OnStar is an incredibly handy navigation, security, and safety service for regular drivers, even if its most useful features are ones you'll hopefully never have to use. Many new cars have infotainment...
View ArticleWant Alexa in Your Car? How to Set Up and Use Amazon's Echo Auto
Looking to give your car a 21st century upgrade? The Echo Auto is a useful alternative for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You may have an Amazon Echo in your home to help you with a range of...
View ArticlePanasonic CY-VMD9000U
The idea of backseat DVD video for kids has many moms and dads sputtering about a decline in core values. Once you cross this cultural chasm, though, you'll find the backseat a lot less rambunctious on...
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