Car Technology

How to choose between front-, rear-, four- and all-wheel-drive vehicles.

Keyless ignition systems let you start your car's engine without the hassle of fumbling for a key in your pocket or purse. They've become a must-have convenience for many consumers, but you need to be aware of the downsides.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto promise to safely bring your smartphone's features into the car's dash. Here's how to use these systems.

CES 2016 showcased the next generation of electric cars, more Apple CarPlay, the latest in infotainment systems and a slew of announcements on autonomous vehicle partnerships and technology.

Active safety systems and convenience features such as keyless entry and ignition can help seniors stay safe and more comfortable behind the wheel.

Knowing how your car connects to the Internet for Cloud-based features and services can save you money and frustration down the road.

Going green is more than just a slogan to most automakers, who put recycled and sustainable natural materials in their cars. Soybeans, denim and rice hulls all play a part.

Newer cars can be hacked, but the issue is currently more hype than reality. Now, automakers are taking security more seriously.

Remote apps let car owners use smartphones to lock and unlock doors or check on a vehicle's whereabouts. Fears of hacking start to surface.

We've gathered a list of the top trends seen at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show. Our main focus is on technology that is close to production, but we also take a look at developments that offer a glimpse into the future.

In-car WiFi capability is becoming available on more new vehicles. Here's what you need to know about this tech trend.

Back-up cameras will be mandatory in 2018, but nearly half of new vehicles already have them. New camera uses are on the way, too.

Android-based cars, hydrogen-powered vehicles and smartwatches connected to cars were just some of the automotive trends on display at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show.

Ford's OpenXC platform is designed to encourage developers to experiment. Now tech nerds are gathering in workshops to cook up car apps from scratch. But hands off the infotainment system.

Bluetooth links smartphones with in-car infotainment systems. It has an array of new uses, but it still doesn't work perfectly for everyone, all the time.

What it's like to experience autonomous driving on a U.S. highway.

The future of driving is in automated, connected, accident-free cars that are coming as soon as 2025.

Airless tires? Cars that park themselves? Headlights that let you see through rain and snow? They could be coming to your garage in the next few years.

With streaming music services coming into our vehicles, traditional car radio is facing new forms of competition.

With the rising popularity of digital music and streaming services, some automakers are starting to leave CD players out of cars.

Cars increasingly are laden with complex technology. What do you do if you'd rather have a car that's relatively tech-free? Here are some tips for finding low-tech vehicles.

Modern car technology is capable of knowing where you've been, who you've called, what your texts say, and more. Here's how to combat invasions of privacy.

Here's what it's like to be behind the wheel of a car equipped with self-driving features.

Self-driving cars, a slew of apps and vehicles as Wi-Fi hot spots were just some of the automotive trends on display at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show.

In an era when fuel efficiency is king, carmakers are transferring hybrid and electric car technologies to conventional vehicles for increased fuel efficiency.

With event data recorders now in 96 percent of new cars, it's important that drivers know what they are, how they work and who controls the data they produce.

In a polarized political climate, some drivers of the plug-in hybrid Volt have reported verbal attacks and vandalism. They're trying to keep the peace.

Most of the technology that will make self-driving cars possible has already been developed. It's in many cars now — as safety equipment.