If you don’t smoke and you have no idea what to do with your car’s cigarette lighter outlet — that big circular hole in the center console — then do this: turn it into a USB-C charging port! Right now ...

There’s a USB port on the center console of my 2015 Mazda3, right beneath the stereo — it’s really well located. Get in the car, plug in your cell phone, turn the key (well, push the button) and ...

Okay, here's what's happened: You had to get out of town, fast. Maybe you just need a break, maybe you need to clear out while things blows over. Who knows. Point is, you're in your car, heading out ...

From dead USB ports to finicky wireless pads, in-car charging and connectivity issues are more common than you think. Often, the culprit is something simple like dust, a bad cable, or outdated ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before cars came standard with USB slots, they primarily provided electricity through 12V sockets. These components were originally designed ...