The Porsche 928 had small sun visors near the top of its rear hatch opening, roughly level with the tailgate hinges. They helped shade the rear cabin from sunshine entering through the large, sloping
HondaVAC was a factory-installed vacuum offered on selected Honda Odyssey versions. Stored in the rear cargo area, it cleaned up dry dirt and debris using a pull-out hose and attachments. Despite bein
Certain Renault Modus models had a smaller hatch within the main tailgate, known as the boot chute. It provided access to the luggage compartment without raising the whole rear door, making smaller it
Volvo’s optional Personal Car Communicator could display the car’s lock and alarm status on its key fob. Equipped vehicles also had a heartbeat sensor that could warn an approaching owner
The Toyota iQ’s rear-window curtain airbag deployed from the roof lining above the back glass. Developed to help protect rear passengers’ heads in a rear-end collision, it addressed an obv
The Autech Zagato Stelvio was a limited-production luxury coupé introduced in 1989, combining Nissan-based engineering with Zagato bodywork. Its unusual front wings incorporated the exterior mi
Volkswagen is learning the hard way that its badge alone doesn’t guarantee success in China anymore. Local carmakers are winning buyers over with clever tech and electric cars built around what
On Škodas equipped with a door umbrella compartment, the holder is designed to accommodate a wet umbrella and let water drain outside the car. Availability and location vary by model, so check
A cooled glovebox uses air from the car’s ventilation system to cool the compartment. On equipped vehicles, a small adjustable vent controls that airflow. It depends on the climate system’
If your car has an acoustic windshield, ask whether the replacement matches that specification. Acoustic glass uses a specially formulated interlayer to reduce sound entering the cabin. A replacement