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100 Presents for the Car Lover

From Wireless Driving Assistants to Formula One Furniture

— November 30, 2014 — Autos
Although you might not be willing to break the bank this Christmas by buying a new car, these gift ideas for the car lover appeal to that need for speed in other ways. Some of the most practical automotive accessories include devices that are able to keep drivers safe and sound, discouraging distracted driving or falling asleep at the wheel.

Outside of the car and the garage, there are also tons of tech accessories, furniture designs and handbags that source inspiration from automotive parts. Since an auto lover can't possibly spend all of their time on the road or tinkering with a vehicle, these gift ideas for the auto lover are a great way to fuel their passion.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
100
Emotion-Detecting Cameras
Emotion-Detecting Cameras
Researchers Introduce Emotion-Detecting Camera for Cars
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99
Auto Music Services
Auto Music Services
The Chevrolet AppShop Brings Beats Music to Your Car's Dashboard
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98
Smartphone Driver Manuals
Smartphone Driver Manuals
The A3 eKurzinfo App Shows Parts and Features Using Your Phone's Camera
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97
Sleek Auto-Inspired Armchairs
Sleek Auto-Inspired Armchairs
Luft by Audi is Lightweight and Comfortable
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96
Vehicular Desks
Vehicular Desks
The Armadillo Notext Desk by D2D is Convenient
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95
Automotive Smartphone Battery Boosters
Automotive Smartphone Battery Boosters
The Minicar Battery GT5200 is for Tech-Savvy Gearheads
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94
Driver Tracking Devices
Driver Tracking Devices
Cloud Your Car Simplifies Car Fleet Management By Connecting All Vehicles
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93
Wireless Driving Assistants
Wireless Driving Assistants
The Automatic Smart Driving Assistant Controls Your Driving Patterns
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92
Vehicle Fitness Trackers
Vehicle Fitness Trackers
The Drivebot Monitors Your Vehicle's Health
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91
Luxury Car USBs
Luxury Car USBs
Leave Peasants in Your Dust with This Lamborghini USB
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90
Traffic-Altering Projects
Traffic-Altering Projects
This Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems Dashboard Changes Lights
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89
Multi-Tablet Outlets
Multi-Tablet Outlets
Fuel Two iPads in No Time with the Dual Travel Charging Hub
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88
Headlight-Blocking Gadgets
Headlight-Blocking Gadgets
This Prototype Could Protect Drivers From Blinding High Beams
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87
Sensor-Embedded Cars
Sensor-Embedded Cars
APMA's Connected Vehicle Will Disable Drunk Drivers From Starting the Engine
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86
Driver Fatigue Devices
Driver Fatigue Devices
The Anti Sleep Pilot Determines if You are Fit to Drive
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85
Phone-Disabling Devices
Phone-Disabling Devices
Scosche cellCONTROL Ensures Safe Driving All the Time
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84
Voice-Activated Stereos
Voice-Activated Stereos
Spotify is Teaming Up with Car Makers for Innovative Streaming Stereos
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83
Car Monitoring Devices
Car Monitoring Devices
Fixd Sends Smartphone Notifications When Something's Wrong With Your Car
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82
Suggestive Auto Accessories
Suggestive Auto Accessories
This Sexy Lips Car Sticker from Light in the Box is Cheeky
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81
Gadget-Mounting Car Devices
Gadget-Mounting Car Devices
CES 2014: Scosche's 'magicMOUNT' Device Securing System
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80
Floral Car Fresheners
Floral Car Fresheners
Dr. Marcus' Car Fragrance Dispenser Makes Autos Look and Smell Better
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79
Automobile-Inspired Outerwear
Automobile-Inspired Outerwear
The Bentley Scarves Aren't too Fast but Keep You Warm
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78
Self-Parking Car Systems
Self-Parking Car Systems
The V-Charge System Lets Electric Cars Find Parking Spots On Their Own
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77
Smartphone Dash Displays
Smartphone Dash Displays
The KW-V50BT Display Receiver Integrates Your Smartphone With Your Car
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76
External Auto Airbags
External Auto Airbags
The Easpace Airbag Aims to Make Rear-End Fender Benders a Thing of the Past
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75
On-Demand Car Fresheners
On-Demand Car Fresheners
This Auto Fragrance System Lets You Mist Scent as Needed
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74
Buttery Kernel Car Fresheners
Buttery Kernel Car Fresheners
Make Your Car Rides More Enjoyable with the Popcorn Air Freshener
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73
Tweet-Leased Weenie Mobiles
Tweet-Leased Weenie Mobiles
The Tweet2Lease Contest Offers the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile for a Day
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72
Anti-Stink Car Cleaners
Anti-Stink Car Cleaners
Ambi Pur Releases a Series of Ads for Its Car Air Fresheners
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71
Luxury Automaker Armchairs (UPDATE)
Luxury Automaker Armchairs (UPDATE)
The Bentley Home Collection 2014 is Sleek and Streamlined
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70
Tow Truck-Alerting Stickers
Tow Truck-Alerting Stickers
The TowStop Smart Sticker Helps Nearby Drivers Avoid Car Towing
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69
Mobile-Disabling Auto Devices
Mobile-Disabling Auto Devices
'cellCONTROL' Eliminates Phone Use for a Safer Drive
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68
Camera-Embedded Cars
Camera-Embedded Cars
BMW is Integrating GoPro Action Cameras Into its Cars
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67
Smartphone Driving Displays
Smartphone Driving Displays
The CarPlay System Lets You Use Your iPhone Wirelessly While You Drive
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66
Vehicular Audio Gadgets
Vehicular Audio Gadgets
The Alpine iLX-007 Uses Apple CarPlay Technology
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65
Futuristic Driving Gadgets
Futuristic Driving Gadgets
Volvo's Project 360°Aims to Eliminate Car Accidents
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64
Customized Equestrian Car Decals
Customized Equestrian Car Decals
This My Little Pony Paint Job on a 1986 Ford Pony is Nostalgic
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63
Theme Park-Inspired Scents
Theme Park-Inspired Scents
These Disneyland Air Fresheners are Downright Bizarre
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62
Auto Interior Furniture
Auto Interior Furniture
The Bentley Harlow Armchair Sports Fashion and Function Without Compromise
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61
Bluetooth Tire Pressure Monitors
Bluetooth Tire Pressure Monitors
The Fobo Tire Pressure Monitoring System With iOS and Android
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60
High-Tech Steering Wheels
High-Tech Steering Wheels
The Touchscreen Steering Wheel Improves Driving Safety
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59
Luxury Car Furniture
Luxury Car Furniture
Car Enthusiasts Will Fawn Over the Aston Martin Modern Furniture Pieces
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58
Unfeminine Air Fresheners
Unfeminine Air Fresheners
Archer Air Superiority Brand is Better Suited to Enhance a Bachelor Pad
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57
Old School Rap Fresheners
Old School Rap Fresheners
Hangin' With The Homies Air Fresheners Come in Dr. Dre and Eazy-E Styles
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56
Monstrous Car Decals
Monstrous Car Decals
These Terrorizing Godzilla Car Stickers Celebrate the Latest Godzilla Movie
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55
Car Manufacturer Gadget Mounts
Car Manufacturer Gadget Mounts
BMW Connectivity Accessories for iPad and iPhone Devices
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54
Smartphone Auto Accessories
Smartphone Auto Accessories
The Belkin Vent Car Mount for Smartphones is Sleek and Versatile
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53
Car-Inspired Carryalls
Car-Inspired Carryalls
Caracalla Bagaglio Pays Tribute to Famous Race Cars and Drivers
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52
Personified Pet Car Refreshers
Personified Pet Car Refreshers
'Pets Rock' Air Fresheners Make Furry Friends Famous and Fragrant
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51
Retro Bus Appliances
Retro Bus Appliances
This Camper Van Toaster Appliance Resembles an Old School Volkswagen Bus
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50
Smartphone Driving Assistants
Smartphone Driving Assistants
The Jeane Navigation System Makes Driving Much Easier
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49
Drummable Steering Wheels
Drummable Steering Wheels
This Kooky Invention Lets Drivers Turn Steering Wheels into Drum Pads
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48
LED Emoticon Car Decals
LED Emoticon Car Decals
The 'Mood Motor' Stickers are the Perfect LED Car Accessory
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47
Discreet Car Fresheners
Discreet Car Fresheners
The Perk Vent Wrap Auto Air Freshener is Virtually Undetectable
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46
Extravagant Automotive Phones
Extravagant Automotive Phones
The Bentley Vertu Signature Touch Luxury Phone Costs $11,000
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45
Luxury Automaker Armchairs
Luxury Automaker Armchairs
Bentley Home Furniture is Perfect for High-Class Gearheads
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44
Crude Air Fresheners
Crude Air Fresheners
For The Defensive Offender
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43
Grim Crusader Family Stickers
Grim Crusader Family Stickers
These Batman Car Decals are Tragically Gruesome and Hilarious
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42
Car Tribute Bags
Car Tribute Bags
Fiat 500 Handbag
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41
Formula One Furniture
Formula One Furniture
The PitStop Grand Prix Series Office Chair Brings the Racetrack Home
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40
Mouse Sports Cars
Mouse Sports Cars
The USB Racing Car Mouse II is a Treat for Any Car Lover
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39
Sci-Fi Window Stickers
Sci-Fi Window Stickers
These Star Trek Family Decals Up the Nerdiness of Your Vehicular Decor
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38
Automated Parking Systems
Automated Parking Systems
The Valet Park4U is a Smart Self-Parking System from Valeo
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37
Wild Wheeled Furnishings
Wild Wheeled Furnishings
The Tire Table Enhances Spaces with an Eccentric Automotive Aesthetic
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36
Automotive Audio Exhausts
Automotive Audio Exhausts
The Ixoost iPod Docking Station is Revving Up Music
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35
Classy Car Air Fresheners
Classy Car Air Fresheners
Twitter Fragrance by Craftr is Elegant and Customizable
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34
Futuristic Windshield Displays
Futuristic Windshield Displays
The Continental AR-HUD System Displays Information on Windshields
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33
Portable Audio Amps
Portable Audio Amps
The B&O Play Automotive is a Clever Investment in Versatility
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32
Evil Sci-Fi Car Decals
Evil Sci-Fi Car Decals
These Star Wars Car Stickers Help Show Off the Dark Side of Your Family
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31
Automotive Haute Couture
Automotive Haute Couture
Drive and Dress in Style with the Mercedes-Benz Lifestyle Selection
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30
Miniature Automotive Phones
Miniature Automotive Phones
The 'Small Sports Car Mobile Phone' is Perfect for Auto Enthusiasts
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29
Sci-Fi Auto Stickers
Sci-Fi Auto Stickers
These Car Graphics Will Express Your Love for Star Wars on Your Commute
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28
Sound-Displaying Decals
Sound-Displaying Decals
The Car Equalizer Window Sticker Lights Up to the Beat
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27
Inflatable Car Mattresses
Inflatable Car Mattresses
Road Trips Will Be More Comfortable with This Portable Furniture
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26
Cable-Winding Car Chargers
Cable-Winding Car Chargers
Keep Your Car Neat and Tidy with This Cute Car Charger and Cable Winder
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25
Upcycled Scooter Furniture
Upcycled Scooter Furniture
David Giametta's Vespa Scooter Desk is Ideal for Work-At-Home Hipsters
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24
Luxe Speedy Pet Beds
Luxe Speedy Pet Beds
The 'Furrari' Luxury Pet Bed Lets Your Furry Companion Sleep in Style
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23
Deceptive Door Decals
Deceptive Door Decals
This Garage Door Mural Makes It Look Like You Parked a Mercedes Inside
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22
Hairy Automobile Accessories
Hairy Automobile Accessories
The Urban Decal Mustache Car Decal Will Put Facial Hair on Your Ride
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21
Chlorine-Scented Air Fresheners
Chlorine-Scented Air Fresheners
RetaW Created a Pool-Inspired Car Air Freshener
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20
Sci-Fi Vehicle Stickers
Sci-Fi Vehicle Stickers
The Star Wars Family Car Decals are the Perfect Gift for Nerds
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19
Wireless In-Car Smartphone Docks
Wireless In-Car Smartphone Docks
The Sony XSP-N1BT Smartphone Cradle Launched at CES 2014
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18
Collision-Preventing Steering Wheels
Collision-Preventing Steering Wheels
The 'Inumflis' System Pulses When Danger Approaches
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17
Crocodile-Covered Interiors
Crocodile-Covered Interiors
The TopCar Porsche Stringray GTR is Regal With Reptilian Skin
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16
Mood-Changing Car Decals
Mood-Changing Car Decals
This Kitty Car Sticker Adds a Playful Element to a Vehicle
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15
Car Grille Gadgets
Car Grille Gadgets
The Audi Concept Projector Assumes the Streamlined and Flashy Face of a Vehicle
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14
Gaming Car Decals
Gaming Car Decals
Pimp Your Ride with the Super Mario Vinyl Car Decal
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13
Automobile Peeper Decals
Automobile Peeper Decals
Car Eyes Sun Shade Turns Your Ride Into a Giant Cartoon Character
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12
Luxury Car Furniture
Luxury Car Furniture
The Bugatti Grand Prix Desk Boasts a Retractable Apple Computer
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11
Suction Cup Smartphone Holders
Suction Cup Smartphone Holders
The iPhone Windshield Mount Securely Holds the Device on the Glass
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10
Bold Sci-Fi Car Decals
Bold Sci-Fi Car Decals
These Star Wars Car Wrap Graphics Adds a Geeky Touch to Your Automobile
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9
Smartphone Car Stereos
Smartphone Car Stereos
The Devium Dash Integrates iPhone Music Right into Automobiles
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8
Red Corvette Workspaces
Red Corvette Workspaces
Car Crazy Desks Offers Up Some Fun Vehicle Office Times
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7
Automotive Desks
Automotive Desks
This Car Work Desk Will Help You Speed Through the Work Day
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6
Supercar Garage Decals
Supercar Garage Decals
The Audi R8 Garage Door Cover is a Fun Way to Fake Rich
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5
Hot Rod Jewelry
Hot Rod Jewelry
Revved-Up Rings for Car Enthusiasts, Gearheads and Garage Guys
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4
Repurposed Motorcycle Part Lamps
Repurposed Motorcycle Part Lamps
This Motorcycle Headlight Lamp is an Inventive Upcycled Project
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3
Tailgate Hammocks
Tailgate Hammocks
Trailer Hitch Stand and Chairs
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2
Recycled Car Furniture
Recycled Car Furniture
Hood Coffee Tables
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1
Upcycled School Bus Homes
Upcycled School Bus Homes
Student Architect Hank Butitta Makes a School Bus Home
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