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9th Sep 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX8500

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Satellite Radio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: HD Screens, HDMI, iDatalink Maestro, PAC, QuantAsylum, SiriusXM, Sony, USB

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX8500

As time goes on, everything seems to get bigger and better, doesn't it? Back in the '80s, I remember thinking that having a car with 15-inch wheels was pretty cool. Now, trucks and SUVs roll off the lot every day with 21- and 22-inch wheels. Having a 25-inch console TV in your living room used to be cool. Now, we’ve got screens over 100 inches available from discount stores. Read more

3rd Aug 2024The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: A Perfect Blend of Classic and Modern

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver SafetyTags: 2024, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bronco, Ford, Hybrid, Hyundai, Land Cruiser, Mercedes-Benz, Off-Road Vehicles, Santa Fe, Toyota

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: A Perfect Blend of Classic and Modern

Toyota said it best to the media at the introduction of the 2024 Land Cruiser: "Legends never die. Toyota’s off-road icon and longest-running nameplate is making a triumphant comeback to North America for the 2024 model year, returning to its rugged origin. Since its introduction in the U.S. market in 1958, the Land Cruiser evolved over the years from the legendary two-door Read more

1st Jun 20242024 Mazda CX-5: Unstuck in the Middle.

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver SafetyTags: 2024, Bose, CX-5, LED Lighting, Mazda, SiriusXM, Speakers, Subwoofers

2024 Mazda CX-5: Unstuck in the Middle.

Here we are again in the wildly popular smaller SUV category, the vehicle that kickstarted the demise of the sedan. But this one is made by Mazda, a company that has shown serious respect for vehicle handling and performance. This category offers plenty of choices, but people who love to drive should look at the Mazda CX-5. It continues to be an important product for Mazda, and Read more

27th May 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-9000ES

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Smartphone IntegrationTags: Analog Devices, ESS Sabre Series, iDatalink Maestro, iHeartRadio, LDAC, Mobile ES, Pandora, Radios, SigmaDSP, SiriusXM, Sony, Spotify, Tidal, YouTube music

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-9000ES

The landscape of car audio head units has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. The era of double-DIN source units has given way to the dominance of large floating-face radios. Sony, a leader in audio technology, introduced the groundbreaking 10.1-inch floating face XAV-9500ES a few years ago, which left us in awe of its features and performance. To Read more

4th May 20242024 Hyundai Kona Limited. Perfect for Almost Everybody.

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver SafetyTags: 2024, Bose, Focus, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Kona, Mini Cooper EV, SmartSense, Soul EV, Speakers, Subwoofers, USB Drive, Wi-Fi, Wireless Charging

2024 Hyundai Kona Limited. Perfect for Almost Everybody.

Kona, Hawaii, is known for its coffee. It has great flavor, made in a beautiful place. The Hyundai Kona refresh wasn’t on my radar until I tested one. But just like I’d love a trip to Kona, Hawaii, I also fell in love with the Hyundai.Many vehicles have started life with internal combustion engines, then retrofitted by the manufacturer with an electric powertrain. The Ford Read more

3rd May 2024A Look at Modern ADAS Technology and Terminology

Categories: ARTICLES, Backup Safety, Driver Safety, Resource LibraryTags: 4G, 5G, ADAS, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, Automatic High Beam Control, Blind-spot Monitoring, Lane Departure, Night Vision, Parking Sensors, RDV Automotive Technology, ZZ2

A Look at Modern ADAS Technology and Terminology

Shopping for a new car, pickup truck or SUV is impossible without being bombarded with information about ADAS technology. Advanced driver assistance systems are designed to help prevent accidents. These can be as simple as backup cameras and parking sensors or as advanced as lane keep assist and forward collision prevention systems. The latter can partially take control of your Read more

8th Apr 2024Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX8500 Multimedia Receiver

Categories: PRODUCTS, Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Satellite Radio, Smartphone Integration, Sponsored PostTags: Android Auto, Backup Cameras, HD, HDMI Inputs, iDatalink Maestro, iHeartRadio, LDAC, Pandora, SiriusXM, Spotify, Wireless Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay

Product Spotlight: Sony XAV-AX8500 Multimedia Receiver

Floating-face car radios are popular because of their flexible installation options and relatively massive displays. The Sony team has been hard at work updating their products, and the new 10.1-inch XAV-AX8500 digital multimedia receiver is their latest offering in this hot market segment. Let’s see what’s been added to the platform to keep it at the forefront of the Read more

22nd Mar 2024RDV Automotive Technology CarPlay and Android Auto Upgrade for BMW

Categories: PRODUCTS, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Smartphone Integration, Sponsored PostTags: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, iPhone, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Porsche, Radios, Ram, RDV Automotive Technology, Rolls Royce, Subaru, Toyota

RDV Automotive Technology CarPlay and Android Auto Upgrade for BMW

Few technologies have improved our safety and efficiency while behind the wheel like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Gone are the days of looking at paper maps from MapArt or printouts from MapQuest. Beyond navigation, we can make phone calls, send text messages and choose from a nearly unlimited list of entertainment options. Best of all, all of this can be done using voice Read more

30th Dec 20232024 Honda CR-V Hybrid. No Surprise Pop Quiz Here.

Categories: Vehicle Insights, Backup Safety, Car Audio, Driver SafetyTags: 2024, Bentayga, Bentley, Bose, CR-V Hybrid, Digital Signal Processors, Honda, Speakers

2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid. No Surprise Pop Quiz Here.

It is said that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, and sometimes this point cannot be argued. We really loved the Honda CR-V Hybrid for being a quality SUV offering just the right amount of size, space and fuel economy. Everything has been engineered with Honda purpose for ease of use and reliability. Boasting 37 mpg overall without the need to plug it in, it should be Read more

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