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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...

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Visteon 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...

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Sony 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,...

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Alpine 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...

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Apple, 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.

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Apple CarPlay Coming to Older Cars?

Alpine is reportedly prepping a standalone aftermarket console that will support Apple's new in-car iOS platform.

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Pioneer 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.

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Hands-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.

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Rdio, iHeartRadio Add Apple CarPlay Support

Rdio also converted its music library to AAC files, which Rdio Unlimited subscribers can stream at 320 Kbps.

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2014 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.

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Mercedes-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.

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Goodyear Concept Tires Charge EVs

At the Geneva International Motor Show, Goodyear unveiled two concept tires that could alter the way we drive.

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Hands-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.

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AT&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.

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Panasonic launches Viera CS580 LED TV with Hexa Croma Drive

This Viera features a bright LED panel with 100 Hz Backlit motion rate.

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How 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.

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Teenagers 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.

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Hum 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...

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Volvo Wants to Swap Car Keys for an App

Starting next year, Volvo customers will be offered a Bluetooth-enabled app that can unlock vehicles.

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Samsung'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.

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Connected 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.

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A 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.

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Pioneer'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.

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Ex-Apple Engineers Launch Add-On Rearview Camera for Cars

The $500 Pearl RearVision kit is expected to ship in September.

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Automatic Pro Car Tracker Adds Subscription-Free 3G

Automatic Pro adds always-on 3G connectivity, upgraded crash alerts, and better app integration.

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Pearl 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.

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34 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.

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Owl 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...

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Amazon’s Echo Auto may bring Alexa on to your car’s dashboard

Amazon could be looking at leveraging Alexa’s power further

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Xiaomi 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

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The 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.

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The 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.

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Amazon 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...

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Lexus 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...

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Garmin 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...

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Gryphon 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...

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Volvo 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...

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OnStar (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...

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Want 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...

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Panasonic 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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