Product reviews

You've probably heard of General Motors' OnStar system -- perhaps you've seen (or heard) the commercials in which an OnStar operator talks to a car that has just been in a crash, locating the vehicle and sending help. What if you want the protection of OnStar, but don't want to buy a brand-new GM car just to get it? Well, that's the idea behind...

Turtle Wax Black Box photo gallery

Black cars look great when they're clean -- but keeping them clean can be a major pain. Turtle Wax has a product called Black Box, a cleaning and waxing system designed specifically for black vehicles. I put Turtle Wax Black Box to the test with a worst-case scenario -- read on to find out if Black Box came out shining.

Road Mice Dodge Charger SRT-8 photo gallery - Pictures and images of the Road Mice Dodge Charger SRT8 optical mouse

RoadMice are optical computer mice shaped like cars. RoadMice are PC and Mac compatible and are available in wired and wireless versions with several body styles (link goes to photo), including the Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette, Chrysler 300 and PT Cruiser, Ford GT and Mustang, and Dodge Charger SRT8 and Viper, each in several colors (including cop-car schemes for the Camaro and Charger). Are they any good? Read on.

iVoice R1 Bluetooth speakerphone photo gallery - Pictures and images of the iVoice R1 Bluetooth speakerphone

With more and more states adopting hands-free cell phone laws, many drivers are buying wireless Bluetooth earpieces for their mobile phones or buying cars with built-in Bluetooth speakerphone connectivity. The iVoice R1 is an alternative -- a Bluetooth speakerphone that mounts to your car's sun visor. How well does it work? Read on. Tested and reviewed by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

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Every winter, the Bridgestone Winter Driving School sets up in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to teach the fine art of driving in conditions that would keep most sane people at home. For those who can't make the trip to Colorado, the Winter Driving School offers a concentrated version of the course on DVD -- but can a 23-minute video cover as much as a full-day course?

A test of Michelin's new Primaxy MXV4 tire reminded us how important it is to have the right tires -- even in a non-performanve vehicle.

K&N says their reuseable air filter can save on costs and pollution. How well does it work? The experts at About.com Cars have the answer.

Michelin Smart Cables are electronic jumper cables that eliminate the possibility of connecting jumper cables incorrectly, reducing changes of injury or damage. Michelin Smart Cables retail for roughly twice the cost of regular jumper cables - so are they worth it? Read our review to find out. Michelin Smart Cables: Tested and reviewed by Aaron...

Michelin Smart Cables jumper cables photo gallery - Pictures and images of Michelin Smart Cables

A review of Ken Elkinsoon's Music for Commuting six-CD set