Tens of thousands of NYC Marathon runners and spectators will catch a rare glimpse of a rising media darling this Sunday. And no, it's not just Edison Peña, one of the formerly-trapped Chilean miners. Also appearing at this year's...

California has been known for its car culture even longer than Silicon Valley has been synonymous with all things high tech, so it’s no surprise that a Golden State start up has combined the two, rolling out a personal...

We’ve seen a number of devices at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show this year that claim to help reduce distracted driving by allowing connectivity addicts to stay in touch using hands-free texting and voice mail behind the...

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...

As we count down the hours until the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show opens on Tuesday in Las Vegas, I want to take a moment to give the automotive aftermarket a round of applause. This massive industry routinely...

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...

Escort, a company best known for making radar detectors, has jumped into the portable GPS navigation business with a device that combines a detector capable of picking up signals from both radar and laser speed-sensing devices, augmented by navigation...

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...

In days of yore, pirates would say that "X" marks the spot on treasure maps. Today, it is GPS coordinates available for download to a handheld hiking device that leads 21st-century adventurers to modern, shared treasure troves known as...