The Jeep Renegade has one of the more distinctive interiors in its class, and while the circular trim pieces and sculpted dash surfaces look sharp, they create real problems for anyone trying to mount a phone or GPS unit. The design leaves very few flat areas, and the center vent
The Buick Enclave is one of GM’s most refined SUVs, and its interior is laid out thoughtfully. But like most modern vehicles, it presents a few quirks when it comes to mounting a phone or GPS. The windshield sits further forward than you might expect, the cup holders are offset
The Buick Envision has a clean, well-organized interior, but that refinement comes with a trade-off: the center stack leaves very little room for a generic vent clip or suction cup mount to sit in a useful position. The good news is that the aftermarket has caught up. There are now
The Google Nest Cam lineup covers a lot of ground. The wired indoor model sits on a magnetic base that can be placed on a shelf or screwed to a wall. The battery-powered indoor and outdoor model uses a different attachment system entirely. And the older wired outdoor model uses
Mounting a tablet in a semi truck or heavy rig is a fundamentally different problem than mounting one in a car. The cab is deeper, the windshield is farther away, vibration is significantly higher, and many drivers need something that stays put permanently rather than a clip-on they adjust every
A dedicated dash cam is a fine thing to own. But if you already carry a smartphone, you may already have something better. Modern phone cameras outperform most budget and mid-range dash cams on resolution, dynamic range, and low-light performance by a wide margin. The right app can turn your
The Jeep Wrangler is built for rugged terrain, removable doors, and open-air driving. It is one of the most capable off-road vehicles ever made, but that same rugged design creates a real challenge when you try to mount a phone, GPS, or tablet inside the cabin. Unlike most SUVs and
Staring at the wall or watching a muted cable news loop is nobody’s idea of a good workout. Whether you’re grinding out miles on your home treadmill or logging cardio time at the gym, having your tablet mounted at eye level changes the whole experience. A solid show, a YouTube
Yes, you can use a car GPS on a motorcycle. Riders do it all the time, and with the right mount and a hardwired power connection, a unit like the Garmin DriveSmart 71 EX will get you where you’re going. The real question isn’t whether it works. It’s whether the
Riders upgrading their navigation setup inevitably hit the same question: is a dedicated motorcycle GPS actually worth the extra cost, or can a car GPS get the job done? The short answer is that it depends entirely on how and where you ride. The longer answer involves glove-friendly screens, IPX7