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The Kia Telluride Is Finally Getting the 1 Family Feature It Was Missing

So far, there haven’t been many complaints about the Kia Telluride. It seems like everyone loves it. Though, we felt that the Telluride lacked in one area. And it looks like Kia felt that way too.  The 2021 Telluride is getting an important feature for kids  Last year I mentioned that the Telluride was missing one family feature, one …
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Amazon Launches Alexa Custom Assistant so Automotive Brands Can Build Their Own Voice Assistants

Amazon announced it’s opening up its Alexa voice assistant so automakers can create custom voice assistants using its artificial intelligence (AI) platform. The first automaker to take Amazon up on its offer? Stellantis, or FCA for those who haven’t quite caught themselves up on last week’s news. Turns out Stellantis has already begun planning to …
Close-up of hand of a man using handsfree Bluetooth calling feature on Honda automobile, San Ramon, California, March 25, 2020. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

Is Having Bluetooth Calling Worth the Upgrade?

It seems like these days, even the least expensive, most standard cars on the market have basic tech that was once an expensive upgrade. Along with that list is a feature that was intended to make our drive not only a bit safer but more convenient. Bluetooth calling has become an expectation we have of …
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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 …
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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 …