New Technology

New cars and trucks are being outfitted with amazing new technologies that will help you drive better and safer. We've got advice about new gadgets, gizmos, and gears. Which ones are necessary and which are merely costly toys? When you're ready to take action, go to the UsedCars.biz buy a car section.

Hot car accessories

Car and truck accessories have become mainstream, and though not all of them are technology-related, here are some tips to help you buy add-ons without fear of ripoffs. >> Hot car accessories

Side airbags save lives say researchers

New research confirms the benefits of both side torso airbags, and side head protecting airbags, especially in side impacts. ---PDF--- >> MORE

ESC provides superb safety benefits

Electronic Stability Control--new research evidence confirms technology's excellent safety benefits. ---PDF--- >> MORE

Accidents just waiting to happen

Volvo has unveiled its effort to warn fatigued or distracted drivers that they are driving erratically--a system using multiple sensors. >> MORE

Japanese take lead in safety?

Technological innovations in vehicles arrive frequently, but a recent study indicates that Japanese manufacturers are setting the technological safety pace. >> MORE

Traffic info on satellite radio

Feeling congested? A new traffic information provider promises relief with its linking of satellite radio and navigation systems to keep you moving during those stuffy commutes. >> MORE

Awake at the steering wheel

Ever wonder if the TV is watching you? Well, you might think about that next time you drive a car fatigued. A U.S.-based carrier is testing a video-based sensor that observes and warns of a driver's drowsiness. >> MORE

Staying in control with ESC

Electronic Stability Control enhances the driver's ability to stay in control of his or her car and steer out of danger. Nevertheless, many auto salespeople don't fully understand or explain the system's advantages. >> MORE

Navigating by phone

Need driving directions? How about on your cell phone using GPS? New navigation and traffic info in the USA may draw consumers away from built-in systems. >> MORE

Please no gizmos

A survey of auto consumers shows they have little interest in new gizmos such as navigation and GPS. However, hybrids, sports cars, better safety features, and better fuel-efficiency topped their list of preferences. >> MORE

Auto black box standard set

Airplanes have had "black box" data recorders for decades, but universal standards for their use in cars and trucks have just been developed recently. >> MORE

Electronic Stability Control helps save lives

Most people are not aware that safety technology available today can help drivers prevent a large number of injuries and deaths from occurring while driving. Studies in Europe and North America confirm the benefits of ESC. >> MORE