Car Tech

Best Android Auto head units of 2026: top picks from Pioneer, Sony, Kenwood, and Alpine. Wired and wireless options across every budget.

If your car came with wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you already know the drill: plug in, wait for the connection, repeat every single time. A wireless CarPlay adapter plugs into your car’s USB port once and then connects automatically every time you start the engine — no cable required. After testing the top … Read more

Blind spot monitoring used to be exclusive to luxury vehicles. In 2026, aftermarket blind spot detection systems bring this safety feature to any car for $80–$200 — with radar sensors, LED mirror alerts, and audible warnings that are genuinely effective. Here are the best blind spot monitors for cars that didn’t come with the feature … Read more

A dead battery stranded you once — it doesn’t have to happen again. A good car battery charger keeps your battery topped off, revives a deeply discharged one, and extends the life of a battery you’d otherwise replace. After testing smart chargers, trickle chargers, and jump starters with built-in charging, these are the best options … Read more

A flat tire or slow leak doesn’t have to ruin your day. A good portable air compressor lives in your trunk and inflates a tire in under 5 minutes without needing to find a gas station. These are the best cordless and corded inflators for cars in 2026 — tested for speed, accuracy, and real-world … Read more

Your car’s built-in TPMS light only tells you there’s a problem — it doesn’t tell you which tire or exactly how low it is. An aftermarket TPMS monitor gives you real-time PSI and temperature readings for all four tires on a dashboard display, so you catch problems before they become blowouts. Here are the best … Read more

A great car phone mount keeps your phone visible, reachable, and charging — without the wobble, the dropped calls, or the distracted-driving ticket. After testing magnetic mounts, vent clips, windshield suction cups, and MagSafe chargers, these are the ones worth your money in 2026. Our Top Picks at a Glance ⭐ Our Top Picks at … Read more

The best portable jump starters of 2026, ranked by power, safety, and ease of use. Find the right jump starter for your car, truck, or SUV.

The best GPS trackers for cars in 2026, tested and ranked. Whether you need anti-theft protection, teen driver monitoring, or fleet tracking — here are our top picks.

Looking for the best backup camera in 2026? We tested the top models and ranked them by image quality, ease of installation, and value. Here are our picks.