Escort 9500ix
The GPS-powered 9500ix is the first radar detector of its kind to offer artificial intelligence features that analyze and separate actual threats from false alarms such as signals emitted from garage door openers and motion detectors. Another feature is "AutoSensitivity," which adjusts the radar strength based on your vehicle speed. The 9500ix also takes advantage of an updatable Safety Camera Database that contains thousands of speed camera, speed trap, and red light locations all over North America. Link: $500
Pioneer AVIC-F Series
If you're looking for a navigation unit that really does it all, Pioneer's new AVIC-F series should fit the bill. The F-Series lineup consists of one on-dash unit (pictured above) and two in-dash units which all sport a 5.8 touch screen display, Bluetooth connectivity and contact management, Voice recognition controls for iPod and Bluetooth devices, SD Card slot, and multimedia playback functionality. Link: $850-$1200
Swissvax Concours Kit
If you treat your car with more care than you do your own children, you may want to look at upgrading your rag and turtle wax combo to the Swissvax's Concours Kit. Swissvax is such a trusted name in automotive care that Rolls Royce makes sure to include it in every car that comes out of the factory. The Concours Kit includes items such as Brazillian Grade One carnauba wax, wheel cleaner, wood polish — just about everything to keep your car in showroom condition. [$600]
Garmin Nuvi 880
Garmin is making sure you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the steering wheel with their new speech recognition capable, Nuvi 800 Series. A push-to-talk remote is mounted on your car's steering wheel for enabling communication with the Nuvi and can understand commands such as asking for the nearest Italian restaurant or asking "where am I" to get information about your currentl location and surrounding points of interest. It also features Bluetooth hands free calling and MSN Direct ($50 a year) for real time dynamic content such as gas prices, traffic reports, weather conditions, and movie times. Available Spring. [$1070]
Hitchsafe
If you tend to lock yourself out or lose your keys easily, Hitchsafe will help give you a little peace of mind. Hitchsafe slides into just about any hitch receiver on your Truck, Van, or SUV and will secure things like a spare set of keys, credit cards, or a wad of cash. Link: $80
Panasonic Strada CN-GP50U PND
Panasonic's Strada Cn-GP50U portable GPS features a compact size for easy carrying without sacrificing a larger screen. The unit features a 5 inch touchscreen for better readability, 1.8 Million points of interest, upgradeable maps via SD card or USB, and Bluetooth connectivity for hands free calling. [$500]
Wagan 4 in 1 Extreme Power Pack
You can never be too prepared when it comes to your car and Wagan's 4-in-1 Extreme Power Pack will always make sure you've got the necessary tools to get back on the road. The Extreme Power Pack features a rechargeable battery that powers the jumper cables, air compressor, ac power, and dc power, all in one portable kit. [$100]
Cobra IntelliLink Wireless Radar/Laser Detector
If your new Porsche has turned you into a magnet for speeding tickets, you may want to invest in a new radar detector to keep the authorities off your tail. Cobra's IntelliLink tracks radar guns, laser speed detectors, red light speed cameras with their position, and audibly notifies you of the specific signal being detected. The device also uses a feature called "Safety Alert" to warn you of approaching emergency vehicles, railroad crossings, and road hazards. [$400]
Pioneer AVIC-N4
If you're looking for a fully featured Multimedia & Navigation deck for your car, and we mean fully featured, Pioneer's AVIC-N4 should have everything on your list and then some. The AVIC-N4 uses two DVDs which store Tele Atlas's map database that contains everything you need to get around the continental US, Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada. The deck also features compatibility with Pioneer's XM Traffic Tuner module ($200) for real time traffic info, integrated iPod controls via the option iPod Cable ($30), and Pioneer's Bluetooth adapter ($180) that not only lets you take hands free calls, but also streams wireless music from any A2DP compatible device. [$1600]
Roadmaster Electric Car Jack
We probably don't have to tell you what a pain in the ass changing a tire is, especially when you're almost tasting the asphalt trying to get handle into the jack. Roadmaster's Electric Car Jack quickly bypasses any kind of inconvenience from a regular jack by simply plugging it into your car's 12v socket and with the press of a button your car is lifted in a matter of seconds. Easy as pie. [$50]
Life Savior Backpack
Always be prepared and keep one of these Life Savior Backpacks nearby when you find yourself in the worst case scenario. The bag contains many emergency essentials such as hygiene and first aid kits, multi-tool, signal mirror, whistle, and much more. [$124.95]
Flo N' Go Portable Fueling System
You will probably want to keep one of these around if you've got your own little toy store at home filled with gas powered toys. The Flo N' Go Portable Fueling System is a 14 gallon spill proof fuel pump that has three shut off valves to stop leakage so your garage doesn't turn into Dante's Infeno. [$179]
Collision Kit Organizer
Whether you're accident prone or not, you will probably want to have the Collision Kit Organizer on hand just in case. The kit includes a disposable camera, envelope for insurance and registration, pen, and pre-printed forms for collecting vital information. [$15]
Eclipse AVN2210P
Eclipse's AVN2210P is a slick car navigation deck with a detachable TomTom One for satellite navigation in the car or out of the car. The receiver itself has all the bells and whistles you would expect from a modern car receive such as iPod/MP3 Player compatibility, audio playback from a USB flash drive, and satellite radio. [$849.99]
Extended 3-Outlet Plug
We all own quite a few gadgets that need to be constantly recharged and if you're like us, your car's 12v sockets are all connected to your iPod, Cell Phone, Bluetooth headset, etc.. The Extended 3-Outlet Plug lets you power the rest of your gear and even has a 16 foot long cord which is convenient for powering devices in the backseat. [$29.95]
