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Automotive gadgets will enhance any driving experience, helping you with everything from avoiding speeding tickets, achieving higher gas mileage, answering phone calls on the go, entertaining backseat passengers and making your vehicle’s body shine. Browse the following car product reviews to learn more about the latest Bluetooth hands-free phones, police radar scanners, portable GPS navigation devices, iPod accessories, and fashion, safety and automobile care products.


Protect Your Car's Health
CarMD

The complete Car MD kit, with handheld device, downloadable software, USB cable and carrying case

Have a hunch that your car has a problem? The CarMD Vehicle Health System accesses your car's onboard computer system via an easy-to-use handheld device to provide a diagnostic report on engine, electronic and emissions systems.

 


Read the full CarMD review.


Speed 'n' Shoot
GoPro HD Motorsports HERO Camera

The GoPro HD Motorsports HERO Camera is perfect for capturing memories at the track

Share your memories of checkered flags at the track with the GoPro HD Motorsports Hero! Offering professional quality 1080p resolution, this high-performance camera takes both video and still photos, and can be easily mounted to helmets, motorcycles, ATVs, cars, boats and more.

 


Read the full GoPro HD Motorsports HERO Camera review


Keeping On Top of Things
ScanGaugeII

The ScanGaugeII with its cable, connectors, manual and box

A great way to conserve gasoline is to keep track of its use with the portable and versatile ScanGaugeII. Along with its real-time digital gauges, this three-in-one aftermarket automotive computer can also measure four sets of trip data and retrieve trouble codes, saving a costly trip to the mechanic if the check engine light is a false alarm.


Read the full ScanGaugeII review.


Smooth Operator
Armor All Ultra Shine Butter Smooth Wax

Armor All Ultra Shine Butter Smooth Wax prevents dirt and grime from binding to your vehicle's paint

Waxing a car can be a (literally) painful process, and the often-residue-streaked results never quite seem to justify the ensuing arm ache. However, the easy-to-apply Armor All Ultra Shine Butter Smooth Wax requires no hazing or buffing, saving you valuable time and energy.

 


Read the full Armor All Ultra Shine Butter Smooth Wax review.


All-In-One Fun
Pioneer AVIC-Z120BT Navigation System

A Pioneer Electronics AVIC-Z120BT Navigation System displaying the ECO Graph function

Combining cutting-edge navigation software with smart phone compatibility and an endless array of entertainment features, the AVIC-Z120BT provides true hands-free functionality in an integrated and easy-to-use on-board computer.


Read the full Pioneer AVIC-Z120BT review.



Keep On Shinin'
Armor All Wheel Protectant

Armor All Wheel Protectant

Keeping car wheels clean can be a real pain; however, with Armor All Wheel Protectant—the latest in a line of products aimed at maintaining that crisp, new car shine—you have a powerful new ally in the everlasting battle against the rim-ravaging elements. This brake dust and road grime repellent is designed to keep wheels cleaner longer, and make cleaning them easier next time!


Read the full Armor All Wheel Protectant review.


Great Conversation Piece
BlueAnt S4 Bluetooth Car Kit

BlueAnt S4 Bluetooth Car Kit

This compact, sun-visor-mounted speakerphone is helpful for cell phone owners behind the wheel who dislike earpieces and cannot use handheld devices. Capable of connecting two phones simultaneously, BlueAnt’s S4 Bluetooth Car Kit can use voice command dialing and play music, providing motorists and their passengers a safe and enjoyable communication experience.

Read the full BlueAnt S4 Bluetooth Car Kit review.


Get Back On the Road Faster
Michelin Smart Jumper Cables

A set of blue Michelin Smart Jumper Cables

Jump-starting a dead car battery is quick, safe and easy with Michelin’s new 10-foot-long Smart Jumper Cables. While conventional jumper cables require that a specific positive and negative cable be attached to its corresponding battery terminal, the Smart Jumper Cables automatically adjust polarity, meaning you can use either clamp with any connection on a standard 12-volt battery.


Read the full Michelin Smart Jumper Cables review.


In-depth Rejuvenator
ICE Wheel and Tire Cleaner

ICE Wheel and Tire Cleaner

Washing your car’s wheels and tires can be a hassle since it is difficult to remove accumulated road grime and brake dust from hard-to-reach niches. This issue, however, is no problem for ICE Wheel and Tire Cleaner. The spray bottle, a part of Turtle Wax’s ICE Car Care System, serves as a complete package to getting your treads spic-and-span.

Read the full ICE Wheel and Tire Cleaner review.


Auto Racing Chic
TAG Heuer Eyewear - Squadra Collection

TAG Heuer Eyewear's Squadra sunglasses

Inspired by automobile racing, TAG Heuer’s Squadra collection from its Avant-Garde eyewear line blends performance with sleek design, and is ideal for under-the-helmet wear. Even for those of us who abide by double-digit speed limits, the superior fit, durability and comfort of these sharp-looking frames make it more than appealing for everyday wear.


Read the full TAG Heuer Eyewear - Squadra Collection review.


Ring and Sing
Plantronics Voyager 855

Plantronics Voyager 855

Enjoy music and take calls with the Plantronics Voyager 855, which features a convertible design so it can be used in one ear or both. Paired with the properly equipped phone, this headset can even play tunes in stereo.

 


Read the full Plantronics Voyager 855 review.


Ear In An Ear
Sound ID SM100 EarModule

A front and side view of the Sound ID SM100 EarModule

While many in-ear devices do their best to block out the outside world in order to improve the clarity of a phone call, the Sound ID SM100 EarModule, when not in use, actually amplifies the surrounding sound so users can hear well through both ears. This device also comes with customizable sound enhancement and includes a feature to suppress background noise like wind.


Read the full Sound ID SM100 EarModule review.


Tuning for Tunes
Belkin TuneBase FM for iPhone and iPod

Belkin TuneBase FM for iPhone and iPod

Connecting an iPhone or iPod to a car stereo can be a sticky business. Unless you own one of the 65 plus new vehicles that come with an auxiliary audio jack, your options are limited. Of the FM transmitters, one of the only consistently reliable products is Belkin's TuneBase FM for iPhone and iPod, which conveniently connects your portable music library to your vehicle's audio system.


Read the full Belkin TuneBase FM review.


Hands Off!
Aliph Jawbone 2

Aliph Jawbone 2

With several states enforcing hand-held cell phone bans, the ultra-contemporary Aliph Jawbone 2 comes to the rescue with its safe and sleek mode of wireless communication. The elegant device is small and light, and includes a patented feature to separate speech from ambient noise.



Read the full Aliph Jawbone 2 review.


 

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(Updated: 01/13/12 NW)


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