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A man's reflection is seen a car touchscreen

The First Car With a Touchscreen Came Out in the ’80s

In-car technology, displays, and controls have come a long way over the years. And today’s tech-savvy rides sit in stark contrast to yesterday’s vehicles. But when you look at your dashboard touchscreen — brimming with features such as navigation, mobile device pairing, and even climate controls — you’re not experiencing something entirely new. In fact, …
A car power inverter can charge your phone, computer, TV, or any other low-power AC electrical device.

The Top 4 Power Inverters for Your Car

Before buying your dream car, you probably pore over reviews, peruse specs, test-drive your favorites to find the model that gives you everything you want. Features — from engine size to trim level to USB ports — can make a car special. But not all features are enough, and sometimes you need a bit more. …
Tesla Model 3 compact full electric car interior with a large touch screen on the dashboard on display at Brussels Expo

Your New Car’s WiFi Subscription Is Probably Worth Every Penny

An available WiFi hotspot is becoming increasingly common. More and more new cars produced each year offer this feature. Edmunds points out that there are many different pricing plans and options. But is the extra expense worth it? Why should we pay for a WiFi subscription if we already have a data plan on our …
A closeup view of Google's self-driving car

Self-Driving Autonomy Threatens to Kill Your Driving Experience

There’s a difference between a driving experience and riding experience. Driving gives a sense of control. Driving is an experience that permeates the driver’s body through visceral feeling and response from the vehicle. A rider’s experience, by contrast, is much different and more attuned to comfort and destressing. Full self-driving autonomous vehicles threaten to kill …
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid, competing with the Honda Civic, is displayed during the first press day at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show

Is Toyota’s Promise Inspiring Other Brands?

Toyota continues full steam ahead with release after release of hybrid vehicles. As the hybrid and electric market surges forward pulling the entire auto industry along with it, Toyota plans to stay ahead of the pack. Since the Toyota Prius debuted in 1997, the brand has been at the forefront of the push toward hybrid …
Cadillac XT6 front grille shot

What Makes Cadillac’s Super Cruise Technology Special?

Technology has grown exponentially in the automobile world in recent years, and every brand on the market is looking for its piece of the action. Brands must develop and produce significant technology that brings in consumers and keeps it a pace above the rest. And with the introduction of Cadillac’s Super Cruise technology, innovation is more …
Tesla Model 3 on the pavement

Will Every Car Have This Little Feature by 2025?

Remember CD players? How about the 8-track? Or how about when your cassette player ate your favorite tape? They were once the epitome of technology, and now your kids look at you like you’re crazy if you bring it up because infotainment systems now reign supreme. That’s the problem with technology. It’s always changing. When you …
2017 Chevrolet Volt driving near the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge

Years of Car Hacking Continue with No Federal Regulations in Sight

Cars are getting smarter every day, and usually, that’s a great thing for customers. However, there are flaws in having more intelligent and smarter cars, and some people even think that smarter cars have made people worse drivers. One major flaw with smart cars is that they can be hacked, and so far, nobody’s done much about this yet. …

Futuristic Car Trends We Hope To See In Real Life

It seems like we all remember growing up imaging what the cars of the future would be like – and yes, most of us thought there would be flying cars by now. Whatever our ideas were and whether they have come to fruition hasn’t stopped us for continuing to imagine what future cars will look …
Unlocking a dark-blue 2021 BMW 5-Series sedan with an iPhone using Apple CarKey

Will Apple CarKey Make Physical Keys a Thing of the Past?

It’s sometimes amazing to think how quickly certain car features, like keyless entry and Apple CarPlay, become almost a requirement. Some manufacturers even provide systems to put the latter in their classic cars. And now, with many vehicles featuring push-button start, the physical key may soon be nothing more than a backup tool. That’s certainly …
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe teaser reveals T shaped headlights

Hyundai Is Moving To Put Families First With New Safety Tech

Having a family-first vehicle sometimes means putting aside a sporty driving experience and focusing on safety, so Hyundai is upping the game. New safety features and technology have been rapidly introduced to new cars, and Hyundai is going above and beyond, focusing on making cars safer for you and your family with the latest tech …

Porsche Introduces New Infotainment for Old Cars

In an intriguing turn of events, Porsche is introducing a new way to fit their classic cars with 21st-century infotainment. The German carmaker has named this new connectivity option as Porsche Classic Communication Management. PCCM features a vintage design while incorporating the infotainment features we have come to expect including Bluetooth, DAB+, and Apple CarPlay, …