Sure, it might seem a little early to think about the holidays. With Halloween still haunting our calendars, putting effort into Christmas, Chanukah and such might feel like forethought overkill.
However, while wrapping paper and well hung stockings are off your radar in early November, driving is not. Cars are with us all year long, no matter where we go. So, a gift guide to enhance the car or make a drive easier is as evergreen as that plastic tree your parents own.
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For your automotive edification, CraveOnline is offering up a few ideas for the dedicated driver, including items guaranteed to add functionality to any car while enhancing the long drive experience.
2014 Automotive Gift Guide
It might be a little early to think about Christmas, but this automotive gift guide reminds you that it's never too early to improve your driving experience.
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Sony POV Action Cam
PRICE: $299.99
BUY IT NOW: SONY.COM
Many prefer the Sony POV Action Cam to the more famous GoPro. With the ergonomics of a tiny camcorder, the splash-proof and impact resistant camera can record everything from your drive to your bike ride with better sound and picture quality than its rival.
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Garmin Heads Up Display
PRICE: $150.00
BUY IT NOW: GARMIN.COM
While many high-end performance cars come with a HUD built in, this Garmin unit can bring the windshield display to any car.
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Grace Digital 3Play Jukebox Bluetooth Adapter
PRICE: $59.99
BUY IT NOW: AMAZON.COM
The 3Play Jukebox serves as your in-car media server – connecting up to three smartphones or tablets simultaneously and separately – allowing each to tap into a media library.
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Kinivo BTC455 Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit
PRICE: $59.99
BUY IT NOW: AMAZON.COM
This Kinivo Hands-Free Kit adds to mild mannered cars what many high-end vehicles possess – including Bluetooth music streaming, handsfree speaker phone functionality, etc.
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Felix RoadShow
PRICE: $39.95
BUY IT NOW: APPLE.COM
If you want to drop a $100K, you can have an SUV with video screens in the front seat headrest for the enjoyment of those in the backseat. Or, you could take your iPad, snap it into this Felix RoadShow case and attach it to said front seat.
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Wilson MobilePro Signal Booster
PRICE: $149.99
BUY IT NOW: WILSON.COM
Long drives can mean rural roadways and dropped cell signals. If you like to keep in touch for personal or professional reasons while on the road, the Wilson MobilePro Signal Booster amps up any cellphones range and abilities — making your car a sort of mobile communications hotspot.
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Cobra CDR 900 Dash Cam
PRICE: $249.99
BUY IT NOW: COBRA.COM
The Cobra CDR 900 Dash Cam will record your driving experience and send it back to your smartphone with superior quality to anything that state trooper is using to film you speeding by him. Maybe buy a Cobra radar detector to complete the set.
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JUNOJUMPR Charger
PRICE: $59.99
BUY IT NOW: JUNOPOWER.COM
Whether it's charging your phone on a long trip, or jumping your dead battery in the midst of miserable weather, this powerful and essential JUNOJUMPR is a lifesaver.
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Seidio Universal Car Mount
PRICE: $29.99
BUY IT NOW: AMAZON.COM
The Seidio Car Mount can adapt to any cellphone or tablet, whether Apple, Android or Windows. Replaceable adhesive pads keep it stuck in place while the mount leaves your hands free to drive rather than futzing with answering calls or getting directions.
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2015 Dodge SRT Challenger Hellcat
PRICE: $59,000
BUY IT NOW: DODGE.COM
If you're to buy an automative gift, go big or go home. The Dodge Challenger Hellcat will top out above 200 mph and remains a pure muscle car in every sense of the word.
