PLUG AND PLAY
The Harman Kardon Drive & Play kit is one of the easiest ways to get your iPod music into your stereo. It’s also the only one to replicate all iPod functions in the car with a dashboard display which looks like that on the player. The device is connected to the existing stereo via its auxiliary-input socket and operated via a rotary navigation tool (like the BMW i-Drive). Suitable for any iPod with a dock, it’s priced to compete with more conventional iPod mobile solutions, at £99.99 from Low Cost Car Audio (01689 882 888, www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk)
CHARACTERS FOR YOUR CAR
Disney’s marketing arm has swung into action after the release of the animated film Cars. The range of merchandise available covers almost every car accessory you can think of from key rings (£1.99), windscreen sun shades (£8.99), air fresheners (£4.99) and tax disc holders (£1.99). There are even side-window blinds (£6.99) that feature Lightning McQueen and Sally Carrera. These and more are available at www.speeding.co.uk, 0845 230 7071
MIND HOW YOU GO
A new book claims to give a unique insight into becoming a better driver. Mind Driving argues that mental processes involved in motoring have been neglected in traditional road safety teaching. Rather than concentrate on physical ways of improving driving it examines what goes on in the brain before it tells the hands and feet what to do. The book explains how expert drivers think and reveals how to make life-saving decisions. Published by Safety House it is available from September 19 at £12.99 + £3 carriage and you can order on 0845 345 5151 (www.driving.org)