Car gadgets

Volvo has been slowly electrifying its lineup by adding plug-in hybrid versions to existing models. Now it’s going all in with an all-electric version of the XC40.

Here are eight things we like (and three we’re giving the side-eye) about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.

GM announced that select 2018 and newer model-year vehicles will be receiving Amazon Alexa connectivity.

Inflatable seat belts, which have a small airbag within the shoulder strap that inflates in a crash, may make riding in a car safer for some, but they’re not always safe to use when installing a car seat or using to secure a kid in a booster seat.

The iconic Land Rover Defender returns to the U.S. in 2020 as a thoroughly modern 4x4 with as much capability as its predecessor but more space, technology and luxury — and luxury prices.

As part of a settlement with plaintiffs regarding its mileage claims, the Volkswagen Group will restate fuel-economy figures slightly across seven models sold from the 2013 to 2017 model year.

Sibling Hyundai SUVs duke it out for the top spot in our 10 biggest news stories of the week report.

Advanced safety technologies have proliferated, but a new study finds some owners annoyed by the warning chimes such systems employ.

This week, Tesla isn’t alone in making waves in the EV space — it had plenty of competition from more mainstream rivals like Ford and Mercedes-Benz. Read more here.

Our long-term 2019 Genesis G70 came with a three-year subscription to Genesis Connected Services, a suite of features that allows owners to keep tabs on the car and manage some features via a cellphone.