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.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: Where Are They Now?
By Fred Meier
July 27, 2023More 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.

Volkswagen Offers Complimentary Connected Vehicle Emergency ...
By Carl Malek
March 8, 2023In 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.

Most Backup Cameras Don't Like Bad Weather
By Cars.com Editors
January 20, 2023Subzero 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.”

What Is Dual-Zone Climate Control?
By Fred Meier
October 21, 2022Dual-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.

Be Prepared for the Worst With a Car Emergency Kit
By Matt Schmitz
October 18, 2022Automotive 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.

Which Cars Have Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for ...
By Kelsey Mays
February 9, 2022More 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.

How to Replace a Key Fob
By Rick Popely
October 18, 2020New 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: An Off-the-Beaten-Path Bronco ...
By Brian Normile
October 7, 2020After 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 Is What Every LX 570 (and Toyota Land ...
By Brian Normile
October 6, 2020The 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.

What Does the Z-Mode Button Do in the 2020 Chevrolet ...
By Mike Hanley
September 27, 2020Positioned 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.