The 7 best tech gifts for cars

The average car on American roads today is 10 years old. But just because a car might be dated doesn't mean it can't enjoy the benefits of today's connected cars.

Whether you want to upgrade your own car or give the gift of car tech this season, there are a whole slew of gadgets and accessories available that can easily (mostly) turn any clunker into a high-tech ride. We've collected seven great gifts for the tech-savvy driver — or aspiring one — in your life.

Here they are, in no particular order.

Cobra CDR 855 BT Dash Cam

Forward-facing dash cams that continuously record the daily commute have been popular in countries around the world for years. They're especially popular in Russia, as evidenced the by the sheer number of sometimes shocking dash-cam videos on the Internet — including the Chelyabinsk meteor. Read more...