retro-the-best....: Ring in the New Year with the Top Gear Stories of the Year

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Ring in the New Year with the Top Gear Stories of the Year

Welcome to The Shop, where Road & Track editors and the Hearst Autos Gear Team highlight gear, gadgets, and accessories for the automotive enthusiast.

Capture the Magic: The Best Dash Cams You Can Buy

Far and away our most-read story of 2024, our roundup of the best dash cams on the market really blew up after that captured video of an attempted auto insurance scam went viral in October.

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Get Your Car Connected: Best Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapters

Clearly, a lot of R&T readers looked to bring touchscreen capabilities to their cars in 2025. If you drive an older, vintage, or classic car—or if you're still plugging in your phone to access CarPlay—cut the cord with one of these handy devices.

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Deals of the Week: Save Big on Automotive Gear

Our weekly roundup of the best bargains on car gear and auto accessories proved extremely popular with readers in 2024. If you love cars and you love deals, bookmark this one in 2025—we update it weekly.

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See Smoky Before He Sees You: The Top Radar Detectors

Our roundup of the best radar detectors to buy in 2024 helped Road & Track readers save a bundle on potential speeding tickets this year. Maybe we can help you save money, too.

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Steer Your Way Into P1 with the Best Sim Racing Wheels

Sim racing is bigger than ever, so if you're looking to level up your performance, pick up one of our favorite steering wheels for your PC or gaming system.

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Best Car Tire Inflators for 2024, Picked by Experts

Cheap, easy, and abundant, portable air compressors were one of auto enthusiasts' most-purchased devices of 2024. We blew up a ton of tires to find the best.

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Protect Your Investment and Your Cargo—The Best Tonneau Covers You Can Buy

Pickups remain one of the most popular vehicles in the US, and thousands of truck owners clicked on this roundup to find the right style, type, and model to cover their assets.

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