Car Tech & Safety

Whether you're out of gas, looking for something to see along the way or want to steer clear of speed traps or traffic, there's an app to help.

Improve your car's air quality and reduce allergies, odors, and potential viral spread with a personal air purifier. Learn how they work and get our top picks.

Ditch bulky car mounts! This minimalist option keeps your phone secure and in view, with easy vent or dash mounting. iPhone and Android are compatible.

Google Maps does so much more than get you from point A to point B. Here are our favorite features, along with some hidden tips and tricks. 

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are shutting down 3G networks in 2022, meaning older devices will stop working if they can't be upgraded to use 4G.

You'll soon be able to stream your Fire TV content to your car, fill your home with Ring smart lights, and fill your life with new Alexa products.

These are the best navigation apps for every need: best traffic rerouting, best offline maps, best off-roading maps and more. Check out all five our top picks.

The right tech tools can make back to school easier for both you and your kids.

Starting in iOS 12, your iPhone will automatically send location information to emergency dispatchers when you call 911.

Was the crash a technology or human fail? Watch the video and you decide.

Your mission in assembling a bug-out bag is to ensure that your basic needs are met if you’re forced to evacuate your home. Here's the tech to pack. 

If you're in the market for a new car, these are the advanced safety features you should be looking for when you're considering your next vehicle.

Getting the absolute best price and the best financing could easily save you thousands of dollars over the life of your vehicle.

Escort updates the 9500iX to the iX, with technology from the Passport Max2. Which is the better buy?

Carrying the right gear can make or break your vacation—and a few travel tech items can help your trip go much more smoothly.

These eight tech products can keep you safe and get you back on the road quickly if you have problems out on the road.

The Textalyzer would be able to determine if you were using your phone right before an accident occurred.

Does your car have little to brag about in the connectivity department? Don't fret. Here's how to stay connected to the Internet with in-car Wi-Fi.

The Cobra DSP 9200 BT is an all-around excellent radar detector, limited primarily by its high release price. Discounts will make it even more appealing. 

At the Washington Auto Show we saw cars that can tell when the light is changing, auto driving in traffic jams and much more.

Some respected companies don’t seem to be above lying if it means making more sales. These are five of the biggest whoppers we've heard.

These fails prove that experts in old world technology often don't have a handle on security in the new, connected world.

With a new directional arrow system, the top-of-the-line Escort Max 360 looks to put a nail in the coffin for Valentine.

The celluar-enabled OBD-II dongle used by your car insurance company to track your mileage could be used to remotely disable your vehicle.

We compared the four top on-demand car services for price, convenience and accessibility so you can make the best choice.

White hat hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek have discovered a software vulnerability that leaves cars open to hacking via their built-in Internet connections.

The new car-sharing program from Ford Motor Credit and Getaround could earn you enough money to retire your car payment for good.

The latest iteration of the Google self-driving car will be tested on the roads of Mountain View, California this summer, the company announced.

Take a trip down memory lane as the GM plant in Arlington, Texas, rolls out it's 100 millionth vehicle, a Chevrolet Suburban. And, the Suburban celebrates its 80th birthday.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has released a study and video showing the real-life dangers of distracted driving by teens.

Ford announced that the Sync3 multimedia system, available in some 2015 cars, will connect to your home Wi-Fi network for regular software updates.

Find the nearest gas station, catch the last train, avoid tolls and create offline maps and more with these handy Google Maps tips and tricks.

The continued existence of red light cameras is being threatened by scandal and a new safety report suggesting that they actually increase accidents.

We pit our runner-up for "Best Radar Detector" against our "Best Budget Radar Detector" pick. Who will be victorious?

A number of school bus companies now offer GPS and RFID tracking for their young riders and companion apps for concerned parents.

A security researcher has developed a radio device capable of spoofing remote entry car key fobs, allowing a thief entry to virtually any vehicle.

Toyota's new hydrogen fuel-cell sedan will be coming to the U.S. in summer 2015, with a price competitive with the Tesla Model S.

The Cruise RP-1 is a self-driving car retrofit for Audi A4 and S4 vehicles 2012 and newer.

The Obama administration's proposed GROW AMERICA Act would empower the Dept. of Transportation to regulate Google Maps and other navigation apps.

Researchers at Heinz and Ford are investigating the use of tomato by-products and other plant materials as motor vehicle components.

Google's latest version of its self-driving car trades steering wheels and brake pedals for sensors and a simple video screen.

Rideshare company and taxi competitor Uber will has introduced uberFamily, a new rideshare service that guarantees car seat availability.

Microsoft unveiled Windows in the Car, its own Windows 8-inspired car-infotainment-display operating system, at the Build 2014 developers conference.

Toyota is recalling 2010-2014 model year Prius vehicles over a engine control unit software defect that could disable your car.

The Fixed app helps you contest parking tickets by collecting evidence, suggesting defenses and providing research.

Police departments around the country have begun using StarChase GPS projectiles to help safely end high-speed pursuits.

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of 91 "Texting Zone" locations on state thruways that offer a safe place for motorists to text.

The Whistler CR85 is our pick for Best Radar Detector under $200. Find out why!

Send a text message to a person you know is driving in New Jersey, and you could be held responsible for a resulting accident.