As the battle between speeders and law enforcement continue to raise the technology stakes, the prices of leading-edge radar detectors have soared. Rather than taking an all-in-one device approach, as Escort has pursued with the Passport iQ and other...

Ever dream of your smart phone controlling your car? Your wish came a step closer—that is, if you drive certain 2011 model year General Motors vehicles equipped with OnStar. The Detroit automaker recently released its OnStar MyLink, myChevrolet, and...

Drivers looking for an electronic navigational assistant have more choices than ever these days. Basic dedicated GPS navigators can be found for less than $100, and they are still a wise choice if you don't mind carrying a single-purpose...

Navigon has just launched a version of its MobileNavigator app for Android mobile phones. Previously available only on the Apple iPhone, MobileNavigator has performed well in our tests of navigation apps, providing a navigation experience much like their standalone...

The best thing about the new MyFord Touch interface for operating things like audio and climate controls is that thanks to voice command capability, you don't necessarily have to touch anything at all. The latest update to the ever-expanding...

Chrysler has announced a new electronic vehicle tracking system to let owners monitor the location and speed of their vehicles. The system also provides telematics emergency help, directions, and concierge services similar to those offered by General Motors OnStar...

We attended and covered the 2010 Distracted Driving Summit last week. From countless angles, we showed that numbers point to how dangerous texting is and how government agencies are working to curb this behavior. But what we haven't recently...

After a day of conversation, brainstorming, and questions, the final topic for discussion at the second-annual Distracted Driving Summit was, “What comes next?” The past year brought a number of steps in legislation, regulation, research, and law enforcement (as...

One major topic at the 2010 Distracted Driving summit this week was how to reach teen drivers and get the message out that texting and driving is a deadly combination. The under-20 age group has the greatest proportion of...

The old saw says, "Timing is everything." If so, the news from General Motors that they're testing pairing OnStar with Facebook coming out less than two weeks before the second Distracted Driving Summit seems to be bad timing, indeed.Several...