At CES 2026, we saw a firewall-mounted subwoofer solution, tiny bass speakers that offer private thump-thump, and more.

There are two routes you can take when replacing your old stereo in your vehicle. You can either install it yourself or you can pay a professional to do it.

Few things draw the ire of car people like piped-in exhaust sound. Maybe my perception is skewed since I spend so much time online, but I’m not sure I’ve ever met someone who liked engine noise ...

It’s pretty well known that few cars roll out of the factory at the advertised starting price; options lists can be attractive, with a hi-fi upgrade often too tempting to ignore. But do you need to ...

Next-gen speakers make your car sound 10 times bigger If the listening experience inside your car just isn't cutting it, perk up your ears: a UK-based hi-fi audio company has returned to its physics ...

DARRYL L. CRUTCHFIELD, 66, of LR, Ark., departed this life November 1, 2025. He is preceded in death by Merron Crutchfield Jr.; Anthony Crutchfield; and parents, Ruthie Mae Phillips Crutchfield and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apple CarPlay debuted in 2014, providing iPhone users with a safer and more streamlined means of using iOS features while driving. Since its ...

We knew something was afoot, we just didn't know we'd be getting so much of it so quickly. Katie and Allison Crutchfield, the twin sisters and former P.S. Eliot bandmates who went onto indie rock ...

“Somebody who cares about how [a car] sounds, they generally care about two things,” Ward told me over the phone. “They care about the spatial presentation—which not all normal people care about—and ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When it comes to cars, few automotive brands have ...

Older drivers are a special group, with unique limitations and risks balanced by decades of experience as savvy consumers. Consequently, their car insurance needs and experiences typically differ from ...