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View Base is a great mounting solution for all in-car electronic devices, from GPS and DVD units to MP3 players and cellphones, perfect for travelers. It is the first item that allows a GPS or other electronic device to be mounted easily to the dashboard of any vehicle without adhesives, drilling or any other effect on the dash surface.

With a patented anti-skid surface technology, the View Base keeps the electronic device in place through even the bumpiest of rides, rapid braking, swerving and all other driving conditions. Simply attach the GPS or other electronic device to the View Base using the standard suction cup mounting bracket that would otherwise be used on the windshield. The View Base with device attached can then be placed anywhere on the dash. View Base is priced at $19.95 and can be purchased online at www.marketgypsy.com, phone at 866-674-9779 or at retail stores throughout North America.

The Harman Kardon Guide + Play GPS-510 is a portable in-car navigation device that not only gets users where they need to go - it entertains them along the way, since it's also a full-featured music and video player.

The Guide + Play GPS-510 is a GPS navigation and multimedia device that delivers audio and full-motion video - yet it's small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

The GPS-510 features a touchscreen display and an easy to operate intuitive use. It offers a variety of driving options (including shortest, fastest, highway and non-toll routes and a "Points of Interest" search feature). The GPS-510 also offers real-time traffic information (with subscription to a compatible service) and is equipped with a unique 2-D/3-D navigation function. Read more

Winter has arrived and that means so has winter driving -- engine failure, multi-car pileups, and worse. During this season, drivers need to be extra vigilant with their safety in order to avoid accidents and getting stranded out in the cold.

“ The key to safe automobile travel in the winter months boils down to managing your risks,” says Frank Meyer, a trained wilderness EMT and co-founder of Adventure Medical Kits. Start by lowering all your own risks, says Meyer, and following some simple winter driving tips and you’ll dramatically increase your level of road safety:

1) Car Maintenance. Before you head out the door make sure your car is in good working order. This means a full tank of gas, fully charged battery with no leaks, antifreeze in the cooling system, engine tuned up, tire chains in the trunk in case of snowy weather, windshield wiper fluid filled and unfrozen and no mechanical problems you are aware of. All lights working properly? Check your tires for good tread and proper pressure. Read more

From Hammacher Schlemmer comes the Traffic Avoiding GPS. This GPS receiver provides real-time traffic information, and its maps guide you through the United States (including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico) and Canadian provinces (including the Yukon Territory). The GPS uses Traffic Message Channel technology and a pop-up message appears on the screen indicating traffic congestion, and gives you an alternate route. The system allows you to add your own points of interest or download your own car icon to appear on the screen instead of the standard directional arrow.

Take a wrong turn? No problem. With fast route calculation, you are notified in a clear voice if you take a wrong turn so you can quickly get back on track. It has 2GB of flash memory that contains driving maps, including restaurants, gas stations, hotels, and more, while also providing room for MP3 storage. Its FM transmitter allows you to play music through your car radio and it has an SD card slot for additional memory. Read more

By Jeff Zbar 
www.chiefhomeofficer.com

Anyone who lives in South Florida knows that we dwell in a radio wasteland. We have (lousy) “Classic Rock” and bombastic ”progressive talk.”? Teenie-boppers have plenty of options - but Mom and Dad earn a migraine in return. So when I leave my home office for a meeting or road trip, I pack my iPod and Monster Cable - and pray to find a good clear unused FM signal. Ah, but now I pray no more.

Belkin has come out with ”My Best FM.” The Website locates the best FM radio frequencies (based on Zip code or city/state) to tune your car’s radio to. You’ll get the clearest transmission in your area (tune in first - just to make sure it’s a vacant space on the dial). Read more

We all know talking on a cell phone while driving a car is dangerous. Even the shortest call increases your chances of being injured, or injuring someone else in an accident -- by four times according to a study done in 2005 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Studies show that the use of hands-free devices greatly improves a driver’s concentration, subsequently decreasing the risk of injuries and deaths.

FreeHeadset.org is an organization dedicated to promoting cell phone safety by distributing high quality cell phone headsets for only $3.94 (includes shipping and handling). Read more

According to the National Highway Safety Administration, motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. resulted in 2.9 million injury cases and 42,636 deaths in 2005. In addition to the human toll, such accidents cost an estimated $7,300 per second. That's $230.6 billion dollars a year, or about $820 per person in the U.S.

And yet, when in the market for a new car, many still believe that standard seatbelts and airbags are a car's primary safety features. But today, remarkable strides are being made in automotive innovations, with vehicle technology designed to make driving safer by helping to prevent accidents from happening in the first place. Luxury automaker Lexus has even launched an entire ad campaign on the subject for its 2008 RX 350 SUV, which highlights the benefits of the vehicle's active safety systems.

So if you're in the market for a new car, here are a few features to look for to help protect you and your precious cargo: Read more

Ford just became the first automaker to make HD Digital Radio available across multiple product lines. The dealer-installed high-definition radio option is available on nearly all 2008 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. Also, HD Digital Radio can be installed on many earlier models from 2005, 2006 and 2007.

What is HD Radio? HD Digital Radio increases the sound quality of radio broadcasts and enables more than one radio broadcast on a single channel. As a result, you hear a wide range of new HD2 multicast stations as well your favorite radio stations with no monthly subscription fee. More than 1500 radio stations in the U.S. currently broadcast in HD digital sound, with more than 600 stations also airing HD2 multicasts. Read more

Give your car battery a boost from inside the comfort of your car with Simple Start, new from Black & Decker. Being stranded with a drained car battery can cause anyone to panic! The new Simple Start Vehicle Battery Booster charges your car battery from inside the comfort of your car and puts you back on the road quickly - plug, charge & go! No need for jumper cables or waiting for help to arrive. Simply insert the Simple Start’s DC adapter into the car’s 12 volt DC outlet and wait several minutes. A boost indicator LED and audible beep lets you know when your battery is charged and ready to start. Read more

Starting September 5th, drivers can send directions directly to their Mercedes-Benz from their computers. The new technology, called Search & Send, has been developed in partnership with Google and Yahoo! and is now being phased into Mercedes-Benz models, including new-generation C-Class model line.

The Search & Send feature is simple.

• Plot your destination, address and point of interest through Google or Yahoo! Maps websites
  
• Click on the newly introduced “Send to Car” icon
  
• Locate the information on your Mercedes' GPS navigation system
  
• Prompt the system to start route guidance immediately or save information for later