Car gadgets

More and more vehicles are beginning to offer wireless Apple CarPlay, with wireless Android Auto close behind. Which cars have it? How does it work? Here’s what you should know.
2022 Lexus ES 350

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: Where Are They Now?

More and more vehicles are beginning to offer wireless Apple CarPlay, with wireless Android Auto close behind. Which cars have it? How does it work? Here’s what you should know.
In a bid to enhance the safety of its vehicles, Volkswagen is offering its Car-Net Safe & Secure plan for five years to owners of model-year 2020-23 VWs — at no additional cost.
2023 Volkswagen ID.4

Volkswagen Offers Complimentary Connected Vehicle Emergency ...

In a bid to enhance the safety of its vehicles, Volkswagen is offering its Car-Net Safe & Secure plan for five years to owners of model-year 2020-23 VWs — at no additional cost.
Subzero temperatures can distort the backup camera images shown on dashboard screens or, as some owners report, cause the system to conk out entirely.
Backup camera

Most Backup Cameras Don't Like Bad Weather

Subzero temperatures can distort the backup camera images shown on dashboard screens or, as some owners report, cause the system to conk out entirely.
Dual-zone climate control is a system that allows the vehicle’s front-seat passengers to set their own preferred temperature for their “zone.”
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What Is Dual-Zone Climate Control?

Dual-zone climate control is a system that allows the vehicle’s front-seat passengers to set their own preferred temperature for their “zone.”
Automotive disaster can strike anywhere, anytime and often without warning; that's why it's important to be prepared. Here's how.
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Be Prepared for the Worst With a Car Emergency Kit

Automotive disaster can strike anywhere, anytime and often without warning; that's why it's important to be prepared. Here's how.
More and more vehicles are beginning to offer wireless Apple CarPlay, with wireless Android Auto close behind. Which cars have it? How does it work? Here’s what you should know.
2022 Lexus ES 350

Which Cars Have Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for ...

More and more vehicles are beginning to offer wireless Apple CarPlay, with wireless Android Auto close behind. Which cars have it? How does it work? Here’s what you should know.
New key fobs must be programmed with codes that the vehicle has to read before it unlocks the door or allows starting the engine.
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How to Replace a Key Fob

New key fobs must be programmed with codes that the vehicle has to read before it unlocks the door or allows starting the engine.
After unveiling five Bronco and Bronco Sport “adventure concepts” in August, Ford revealed yet another adventurous concept: the Bronco Overland.
Ford Bronco Overland Concept

Ford Bronco Overland Concept: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Bronco ...

After unveiling five Bronco and Bronco Sport “adventure concepts” in August, Ford revealed yet another adventurous concept: the Bronco Overland.
The Lexus J201 Concept is a lifted, 550-horsepower, LX 570-based overlanding monster.
Lexus J201 Concept

Lexus J201 Concept Is What Every LX 570 (and Toyota Land ...

The Lexus J201 Concept is a lifted, 550-horsepower, LX 570-based overlanding monster.
Positioned to the left of the horn pad on the 2020 Corvette is a silver-colored button with a lone letter Z on it that controls performance settings.
2020 Chevrolet Corvette

What Does the Z-Mode Button Do in the 2020 Chevrolet ...

Positioned to the left of the horn pad on the 2020 Corvette is a silver-colored button with a lone letter Z on it that controls performance settings.