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Boat Gadgets Take Tech to the Water As more people discover the joys of boat ownership, the desire for gadgets and equipment to have on board grows, too. Now more than ever, the boating world is proving that car drivers don't have an exclusive on tech gadgetry. July 02, 2009 11:00 AM Curbing Emissions Takes Center Stage In the last few months, worldwide, federal, and state initiatives have placed an emissions control challenge to automakers: Cut emissions significantly going forward. The new initiatives focus squarely on reducing carbon dioxide (CO2). May 29, 2009 11:00 AM New York Auto Show Highlights Automakers used the recent 2009 New York International Auto Show to roll out new models loaded with the latest technology features and to introduce energy-efficient concept vehicles that your children will drive. May 08, 2009 1:00 PM X-Ray Vision While You Drive To address blind spots, automakers are turning to technology-based solutions. One interesting approach, still in the experimental stage, renders a vehicle's frame transparent, allowing drivers to "see" through a car's pillars and dashboard. March 30, 2009 3:00 PM Motorcycle Gear Improves Safety Motorcycle manufacturers and aftermarket customization shops — even apparel and helmet makers — are finding ways to introduce products that offer head-turning aesthetic appeal while reducing the accident factor of the ride. March 05, 2009 3:00 PM Podcast: 2009 Detroit Auto Show What was unusual about the 2009 North American International Auto Show (The Detroit Auto Show's formal name) was the level of interest in green cars: hybrids, electrics and low-emission diesels. Nearly half the major introductions involved green vehicles. February 06, 2009 11:00 AM Safer Texting and Calling While Driving If you want to curb the potentially dangerous behavior of texting while driving, technology solutions are emerging that leverage the GPS, accelerometer or other capabilities of mobile phones to provide a level of control. January 19, 2009 11:00 AM Best of: Manual Vs. Automatic Transmissions New developments in manual transmissions offer more options for drivers, including a hybrid that provides both automatic and manual shifting. November 10, 2008 1:00 PM Best of: Why Can't I Get the Kind of Mileage on the Window Sticker? The government has introduced new fuel economy ratings that are more accurate. We make them easy to understand. October 28, 2008 1:00 PM Match the Right Tire Technology to Your Driving Tires make a big, if unexciting, difference in your car's performance and safety, especially in the rain, slush and snow of the winter months. For that reason, buying a second set of tires for winter driving may be a good investment. October 14, 2008 1:00 PM