6 best gadgets for cars

Every now and then, Porsche 911s are still used to their full potential on the track. While there are usually plenty of qualified folks on hand to clock your lap times, Porsche thought it sporting to offer a solution for do-it-yourselfers.

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Every now and then, Porsche 911s are still used to their full potential on the track. While there are usually plenty of qualified folks on hand to clock your lap times, Porsche thought it sporting to offer a solution for do-it-yourselfers.

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1/7 Every now and then, Porsche 911s are still used to their full potential on the track. While there are usually plenty of qualified folks on hand to clock your lap times, Porsche thought it sporting to offer a solution for do-it-yourselfers.

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BMW’s original version of iDrive was a pain, no question about it. But now, the system is far easier to navigate and is also surrounded by a few buttons for faster access to key info. And even with the controller, functions and stats are easier to find than ever before.

2/7 BMW’s original version of iDrive was a pain, no question about it. But now, the system is far easier to navigate and is also surrounded by a few buttons for faster access to key info. And even with the controller, functions and stats are easier to find than ever before.

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It’s a multifunction system on the steering wheel that optimizes vehicle settings and performance -- not so far removed from those on the factory’s F1 cars. Set the controls to Sport mode and you’ll enjoy honed responses that’ll inspire confidence.

3/7 It’s a multifunction system on the steering wheel that optimizes vehicle settings and performance -- not so far removed from those on the factory’s F1 cars. Set the controls to Sport mode and you’ll enjoy honed responses that’ll inspire confidence.

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If you appreciate audio, and plenty of it, that’s not even a question worth pondering. The Naim package stands as the most powerful audio system to be fitted as original equipment in a car. It works out to 1,100 watts with a 13.2 channel amp, 11 speakers and two subs.

4/7 If you appreciate audio, and plenty of it, that’s not even a question worth pondering. The Naim package stands as the most powerful audio system to be fitted as original equipment in a car. It works out to 1,100 watts with a 13.2 channel amp, 11 speakers and two subs.

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Through a front-mounted infrared camera, BMW's Night Vision displays animals, people and whatever else is in the way over 300 yards ahead, and does so with far better definition and clarity than we’ve seen in other efforts.

5/7 Through a front-mounted infrared camera, BMW's Night Vision displays animals, people and whatever else is in the way over 300 yards ahead, and does so with far better definition and clarity than we’ve seen in other efforts.

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The factory-installed useful car gadget that was once a novelty is now commonplace throughout the model lines from Cobalts to Cadillacs. Apart from turn-by-turn navigation & hands-free calling, OnStar can activate automatically in the event of a crash and even remotely slow stolen vehicles to a crawl when conditions allow.

6/7 The factory-installed useful car gadget that was once a novelty is now commonplace throughout the model lines from Cobalts to Cadillacs. Apart from turn-by-turn navigation & hands-free calling, OnStar can activate automatically in the event of a crash and even remotely slow stolen vehicles to a crawl when conditions allow.

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When it comes to making new cars appealing, gadgetry is a huge part of the allure. Here are some highlights among models ranging from commonplace to exceptional.

7/7 When it comes to making new cars appealing, gadgetry is a huge part of the allure. Here are some highlights among models ranging from commonplace to exceptional.