Nobody knows what the future will look like, but car designers often try to predict it. Ever since the creation of the first concept car, the Buick Y-Job in 1938, designers have used this platform to develop ideas of how automotive styles will be shaped in upcoming years. This has led to some extremely imaginative
Android Auto is a powerful way to make your vehicle’s head unit smarter. As the name suggests, Android Auto extends Android’s familiarity to assist you while driving. It offers a simplistic and distraction-free interface and supports voice commands, making it easy to control in-car entertainment options, navigation, calls, or other notifications without touching your phone.
Your car’s windshield wipers are your first and foremost weapon against the accumulation of dirt, dead bugs, and other assorted grossness on your windshield. Not to mention the vital duty of clearing away rain and snow to preserve your visibility. However, just because it’s a wiper’s duty to remove crud from your windshield doesn’t mean that
It’s almost always cheaper to tune up or fix your car yourself rather than bring it to a mechanic, but that’s only worth it if you know what you’re doing and have the right tools for the job. Ryobi, which makes power tools for everything from woodworking to gardening, manufactures several quality tools you’ll want
It’s critical not to wait for the onset of winter before winterizing and preparing any vehicle. Once the temperature falls below 15°F, switching to winter-rated tires (snow tires) that offer superior traction and grip on icy road conditions is a good idea. Meanwhile, checking or replacing the battery pays dividends in sub-zero weather, as do lubricating
We may not think about them often but our car’s windshield wipers are very important. Maybe not as significant as the engine, headlights, or tires, but they make a big difference in certain conditions. Bad or worn out wipers might not clear off the windshield well enough, or possibly make things worse by smearing the
Even from its earliest days, Mercedes-Benz has always been synonymous with luxury. The finest leather seats, immaculately carved armrests and door handles, the latest in infotainment technology, and all other manner of automotive comforts are borderline expected in any vehicle that bears the Mercedes name. Even so, the company always manages to surprise us with