Technology

Nissan has announced that its Rear Door Alert system will be standard on 
 many model-year 2019 vehicles, including all of its four-door trucks, 
 sedans and SUVs by model-year 2022.

Mazda is finally joining the ranks of automakers that offer Apple CarPlay 
 and Android Auto smartphone connectivity in their vehicles, beginning with 
 the 2018 Mazda6.

Audi announced it will reveal a new electric-drive supercar during the 2018 
 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, but that's pretty much all we know so 
 far.

Half-ton pickup trucks like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 
 Ram 1500 are currently at the top of the U.S. sales charts, making safety 
 ratings an increasingly important factor for truck shoppers.

Here are the standout family SUVs from the 2018 New York auto show that 
 shoppers should be looking to get some seat time in during the coming 
 months.

The 2019 Lexus ES 350h jumps 5 mpg in its combined mileage rating for 
 lower price. Gas model gets smaller mileage gain, base price increase.

Headlights keep the 2018 Mazda6 sedan from achieving the Insurance 
 Institute for Highway Safety's highest rating.

First baby on the way? Plan for what you can now; that includes choosing 
 a ride that meets the needs of a growing family.