Car Tech

Fasten your seatbelts for an exciting journey into the future of cars. Whether it's electric dreams or self-driving realities, we've got the inside scoop.

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5 settings I changed in Android Auto right away as a first time user

As an Android Auto newcomer, here are the five settings I tweaked right away for a smoother in-car infotainment experience.

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4 Android Auto apps that make my road trips so much better

I won't hit the open road without firing up these four Android Auto staples.

Tesla Model S self driving.
Why I won't use self driving in a car with a steering wheel

Self-driving tech is either all in, or you should leave it alone. Here's why.

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4 weird driving myths that are actually dangerous, plus 1 that's just stupid

There are many myths around cars and how we drive them. Some are benign, but others can be dangerous. Here are 4 of those, and one that is just dumb.

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Google is pulling the plug on Android Auto updates for some older phones

The list of devices supported by Android Auto has just gotten shorter.

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4 simple Android Auto settings I'm so glad I changed

These four Android Auto adjustments may seem small, but they completely changed all of my road trips.

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A rendering of Gemini in the car.
4 everyday reasons I want Google Gemini in my car (and why you might, too)

It's going to be a while before we're all talking to our own personal Johnny Cab.

70mai 4K t800 Dash cam on a seat.
This do-it-all 4K dash cam earned a permanent spot on my windshield

The 70mai 4K T800 Dash Cam is one of the most advanced models money can buy with three cameras that offer complete coverage.

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4 apps that make my Android Auto way more fun

I can't imagine firing up Android Auto without these four apps.

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5 simple ways I save money on gas and get a few extra miles

Filling up with gas is a pain because it is so expensive.

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma.
Toyota's new RAV4-based compact truck to take on the Maverick

Small unibody trucks are suddenly very popular. Toyota is launching one soon, and it could take home the money.

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The Airmoto Smart Air Pump assembled
This handy device just saved my car, and you should have one too

I felt lucky to have the right tool with me.

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TikTok might soon be on your car's navigation screen - and I’m terrified about it

A new overseas partnership could spell trouble for Apple, Google, and others.

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2 useful Pixel features are finally coming to Android Auto

If you own a Pixel smartphone, Android Auto is receiving an upgrade.

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4 lesser-known iOS 26 CarPlay settings I'm so glad I changed

Every iOS 26 user deserves to know about these four CarPlay settings.

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The good, the bad, and the ugly sides of in-car tech you didn't ask for

In-car technology is thrown at us as fast as carmakers can make it, leading to some good, some quite bad, and a few downright ugly features.

A Zoox in San Francisco.
Amazon's inventive robotaxi hints at the shape of future cars

The news is not that the Amazon Zoox robotaxi is starting trials, but rather that the novel vehicle it is using, is the future of the car.

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5 useful iOS 26 CarPlay features that have me excited to use the platform again

The latest Apple update brought big changes to your tiny (or not so tiny) car screen.

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4 apps that make my Apple CarPlay so much more fun

Take any mundane drive to the next level with these four fun and useful CarPlay apps.

Kia Niro hybrid driving on a road.
Toyota Corolla Cross vs Kia Niro: battle of the subcompact hybrids
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The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and the Kia Niro Hybrid go head-to-head as the best small hybrid crossover for a daily drive.