Cooley On Cars

Deep Dive: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

3:54 June 19, 2017

Join us for a full walkthrough of all the tech and features of Chrysler's latest and greatest minivan.

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On the road: 2017 Lexus IS turbo

5:14 March 16, 2017

Cooley drives the new, little, hot sedan with the 2.0L turbo four.

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On the road: 2017 Lincoln Continental

6:00 March 1, 2017

The Lincoln Continental is back. Is resurrecting this car genius or foolish?

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On the road: 2017 Bolt EV

6:24 February 14, 2017

GM takes the lead in EVs for the real world.

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On the road: 2017 Toyota 86

5:13 January 31, 2017

Don't mourn the now-discontinued Scion FRS much -- it's back as the renamed Toyota 86. Cooley drives the 2017 model and checks the tech.

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On the road: 2017 Mercedes S550 Cabriolet

6:02 December 13, 2016

The biggest Mercedes with a removable roof is a thing to behold and a miracle of open-air engineering. Cooley takes it out for a test drive and checks the tech.

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On the road: 2016 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack

7:01 October 31, 2016

The Scat Pack Challenger is back, mixing retro fun with modern fury at a working man's price.

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VR test drive with Cooley: Dodge Challenger Scat Pack

October 27, 2016

On the road: 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

6:25 October 12, 2016

Subaru's real bread and butter is crossovers and wagons, and the company's Crosstrek is its most distinctive one. Brian Cooley drives it and checks the tech.

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On the road: Toyota Mirai

9:29 September 28, 2016

Brian Cooley drives the new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car and shows you what it's like to drive one in the real world.

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On the road: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

6:23 September 15, 2016

The 124 Spider was the biggest hit Fiat ever had in the US. And now it's back. Brian Cooley drives it and checks the tech.

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On the road: 2016 Chevy Tahoe LT

6:57 September 5, 2016

Brian Cooley drives the freshened Chevy Tahoe and tells you how it's changed and how it hasn't.

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On the road: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid

5:54 August 16, 2016

In the world of full-size sedans, almost all carmakers do a hybrid now. But they are not all made the same way, especially this Honda. Brian Cooley drives the 2017 Accord Hybrid and checks the tech.

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Inside the self-driving car facilities of Silicon Valley and Detroit

4:21 July 27, 2016

Brian Cooley takes a closer look at the inner workings of Silicon Valley's GoMentum Station and Detroit's Mcity.

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On the road: Cadillac CT6

6:33 July 6, 2016

The first all-new car of Cadillac's future is the new CT6. Cabin tech, lightweight tech, drive-assist tech and engine tech are all high on its list of claims to reimagine the brand.

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On the road: 2017 Ford Fusion

4:53 June 7, 2016

The 2017 Ford Fusion has some new tech on the inside and on its underside. Brian Cooley drives the tech-infused car and shows you what's changed and what hasn't in the latest model.

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On the road: Lamborghini Aventador SV

5:02 May 24, 2016

Brian Cooley drives the fastest production Lamborghini ever, the 2016 Aventador SV.

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On the road: Lexus RX350 F Sport

5:14 May 11, 2016

The Lexus RX gets a big revamp for 2016, yet stays stubbornly in the past in some curious ways. Brian Cooley drives it and checks the tech.

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On the road: 2016 BMW X1 xDrive28i

6:18 April 26, 2016

Brian Cooley drives BMW's baby crossover SUV and checks the tech.

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On the road: 2016 BraunAbility MXV

6:05 April 13, 2016

Brian Cooley drives the wheelchair-accessible Braun Ability MXV and checks all the cool tech.

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Why the end of EV incentives is looming

2:24 March 31, 2017

You know when you buy an electric or plug-in car, there's a nice fat federal and probably state tax incentive awaiting you. But the end is near, Brian Cooley explains.

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Road to the future: What'll tomorrow's tires look like?

2:19 March 17, 2017

Cooley has the latest on connected tires and Goodyear clues us in on what the future could look like.

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Road to the future: Why carmakers are in love with 3D printing

6:07 December 14, 2016

Brian Cooley goes into a hive of 3D making activity at Fathom in Oakland, California, to see how it's accelerating car tech.

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Road to the future: Getting gas delivered to your car

2:34 October 13, 2016

Brian Cooley looks at a new service that takes the pain out of going to the gas station.

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Car Tech 101: Everything you need to know about OTA updates

3:52 September 16, 2016

Brian Cooley explains why your car is becoming more and more like your phone with over-the-air updates.

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Car Tech 101: The lowly rearview mirror gets a tech makeover

3:11 September 6, 2016

Brian Cooley explains how the rearview mirror has suddenly become a hotbed for cool innovation.

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Car Tech 101: Demystifying the mythical VTEC

5:08 August 18, 2016

Brian Cooley visits Blacktrax Performance in Silicon Valley and gets a firsthand look at how Honda pioneered powertrain technology with VTEC.

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Car Tech 101: Understanding rear-wheel steering

3:05 July 7, 2016

Is four-wheel steering finally ready for your next car? Brian Cooley explains the benefits.

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Car Tech 101: Understanding premium fuel

2:07 June 22, 2016

Brian Cooley explains why premium gas is being used more commonly in cars and is less of a luxury.

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Your emails: Why don't electric cars have geared transmissions?

2:06 June 9, 2016

Brian Cooley explains why EVs lack geared transmissions and how these automobiles deliver power and torque.

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Car Tech 101: Defining the levels of self-driving

5:19 June 8, 2016

Brian Cooley sorts out all the levels of self-driving cars categorized by two automotive groups, NHTSA and SAE International.

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How to change your car battery

3:32 May 25, 2016

It's probably the easiest job under the hood, but in case you've never done it, Brian Cooley is here to show you.

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Car Tech 101: What you need to know about car batteries

5:52 May 12, 2016

Brian Cooley tells you what to look for when you're out shopping for a car battery.

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Car Tech 101: External airbags

2:03 April 12, 2016

Do airbags belong on the outside of your car? Brian Cooley looks at prototype technology that could change how airbags are deployed in the future.

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Road to the future: A look at Goodyear's Eagle 360 concept tire

2:44 March 29, 2016

Brian Cooley shows you the Goodyear Eagle 360 concept, which reimagines tire tech, changing the donut shape into a ball.

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Car Tech 101: Inside night vision tech

5:26 March 17, 2016

Brian Cooley opens your eyes to a new world of automotive night vision tech and how it works.

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Car Tech 101: Off-cycle technologies

2:31 March 8, 2016

Brian Cooley discusses why carmakers are seeking expanded US EPA credits for their progress in gaining efficiency in lesser known technologies like reflective glass and paint as well as cooled seats.

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Car Tech 101: Opposed piston engines

2:29 February 18, 2016

Brian Cooley looks at opposed piston engines, how they work and why you should care about them.

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Car Tech 101: Auto-start-stop explained

5:47 February 8, 2016

Brian Cooley discusses auto-start-stop tech, what it is and why it's here to stay.

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Car Tech 101: What you need to know about modifying your car

4:59 December 23, 2015

Brian Cooley discusses the rules and regulations around adding new equipment to your car.

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Has driving peaked?

2:17 April 3, 2017

Evidence mounts that people could be done with driving. Cooley tells you why.

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Smarter Driver: Why are road deaths spiking?

2:21 March 20, 2017

Cooley looks into data that shows deaths on the road have been climbing since 2015 and what actions the National Safety Council is recommending to bring those numbers down.

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Smarter Driver: Who needs self-driving cars the most?

2:59 March 2, 2017

Studies show older drivers may be the ideal market for self-driving cars, but do they have any interest in the new tech? Cooley explains.

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Smarter Driver: What'll it take to get cars connected to each other

4:15 February 15, 2017

Cars are getting a lot smarter, but they still aren't connected to each other, the road or the signal infrastructure --- at least not yet. Cooley tells us what stands in the way.

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Smarter Driver: Why we're all less attentive behind the wheel

2:01 February 3, 2017

There's more to driver distraction than just phones. Cooley shines a light on the array of things competing for the modern driver's attention.

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Smarter Driver: What's the best car for teens?

2:21 December 28, 2015

Brian Cooley offers up new tips on the right car for teens.

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Smarter Driver: How safe are self-driving cars?

2:27 December 10, 2015

Are self-driving cars safer than human-driven vehicles? Brian Cooley discusses new research that shows what we've learned so far about the safety of autonomous vehicles.

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Smarter Driver: Will automatic emergency braking go mainstream?

2:43 November 3, 2015

Brian Cooley explores why automatic braking could be the next standard feature in cars.

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Smarter driver: When cars burn

1:20 December 8, 2014

Brian Cooley tells you why fire risk recalls should get your full attention.

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Smarter Driver: New thinking on driver distraction

1:45 November 24, 2014

Brian Cooley runs down new research by the IIHS and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute on driver distraction and what causes it.

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Smarter Driver: What you need to know about the exploding airbag recall

0:59 November 10, 2014

Brian Cooley discusses the recent exploding airbag recall and how to find out if your car has one lurking under the dash.

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Smarter Driver: Safety differences between the EU and US

1:54 October 19, 2015

Brian Cooley looks at a transatlantic trade battle that revealed crash safety weakness in US cars versus their counterparts in the EU.

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Smarter Driver: What you need to know about speed cameras

2:17 October 7, 2015

There's a new crop of cameras cropping up in the US that use distance averaging to track speed. Brian Cooley explains the new technology and how it works.

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Smarter Driver: Which self-braking and forward-collision tech is rated highest?

2:12 September 21, 2015

Brian Cooley shares research on forward-collision-avoidance tech, self-braking systems and which cars have the highest ratings.

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Smarter Driver: Do you see yourself in a self-driving car?

2:47 September 2, 2015

Researchers at the University of Michigan surveyed adult drivers on their attitudes toward autonomous vehicles.

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Smarter Driver: New crash testing for pickup trucks on the way

1:43 August 24, 2015

Brian Cooley shares how the design in Ford's F-150 is changing the way pickup trucks are crash-tested.

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Smarter Driver: How to spot a flooded car

3:07 August 10, 2015

Flooded cars are a nightmare -- basically junk, no matter how good they look, and they get resold all over the US. Brian Cooley shares some tips on how to spot a car that's been for a swim.

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Smarter Driver: What you need to know about LATCH

2:15 July 28, 2015

Brian Cooley discusses why LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) fasteners are such a pain and lists three cars that get them right.

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Smarter Driver: The truth behind handhelds behind the wheel

2:15 July 1, 2015

Brian Cooley explains new research about the habits of drivers and handheld calling while driving.

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Smarter Driver: Why headlights need help --- from you

2:45 June 15, 2015

Brian Cooley explains why headlights are lousy and what you can do about it.

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Top 5: Reasons carmakers fear self-driving cars

June 20, 2017

Top 5: Reasons automakers fear the autonomous future

4:12 June 20, 2017

Every major carmaker is developing autonomous cars -- and is afraid they might do too well.

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Top 5: Electric cars that will change your mind about them.

June 15, 2017

Electric cars that will change your mind

3:46 June 15, 2017

99% of us don't buy electric cars, but here are 5 reasons that will change.

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Top 5: Electric SUVs

4:00 March 30, 2017

Two terms that seldom go together, but that's changing. Cooley ranks his Top 5 EV SUVs.

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Top 5: Half-baked car technologies

5:13 March 3, 2017

From the goofy to the lame, Cooley runs down the tech that isn't quite ready to come out of the oven.

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Top 5: Hot cars we're hyped for in 2017

3:49 February 1, 2017

Cooley runs down the hottest cars we're expecting to hit show floors this year.

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Top 5: Cars Cooley won't miss in 2017

3:11 December 15, 2016

Brian Cooley runs down the five cars leaving the world stage that he is happy to see go away.

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Top 5: Your favorite videos from On Cars

2:32 November 1, 2016

Brian Cooley runs down the most popular videos -- ever! -- from CNET On Cars.

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Top 5: Car tech upgrades

4:47 October 14, 2016

Brian Cooley runs through five cool car technologies that you might consider adding to your car.

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Top 5: Rated cars of model year 2016 (so far)

3:05 September 29, 2016

Brian Cooley ranks the best cars as reviewed by Roadshow's editors so far in 2016. And to keep it real, we'll keep it under $50,000.

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Top 5: Infuriating things that self-driving cars can fix

4:04 August 17, 2016

Brian Cooley runs down five gridlock frustrations that self-driving cars will cure.

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Top 5: Reasons EVs just make sense

4:11 June 21, 2016

A tipping point may soon be on the horizon for electric vehicles. Brian Cooley runs down his top five reasons why EVs will inherit the earth.

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Top 5: Top-selling cars with a stick in 2016

3:07 May 26, 2016

Brian Cooley runs down the big sellers of 2016 that come with a stick shift.

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Top 5: Worst-selling cars of 2016

2:39 May 10, 2016

Brian Cooley checks in and tells you what made the list of the worst-selling cars in the first quarter of 2016.

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Top 5: Best-selling EVs out of the gate in 2016

3:53 April 27, 2016

Brian Cooley ranks the best-selling pure electric vehicles in the US for the first quarter of 2016.

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Top 5: Driving distractions

3:58 March 15, 2016

Brian Cooley offers up a snapshot of behind-the-wheel behavior with the top five ways drivers get distracted.

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Top 5: Best-selling electric vehicles of 2015

4:54 March 1, 2016

Brian Cooley ranks the top five best-selling EVs of 2015.

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Top 5: Future car tech trends

3:56 February 17, 2016

Brian Cooley runs down the top five engineering tech trends to expect in the years to come.

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Top 5: Cars of 2015

4:02 February 2, 2016

Brian Cooley runs down the top five cars of the last year.

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Do electric cars squander their juice?

July 6, 2017

Do you want a car that lasts a million miles?

July 5, 2017

Are bench seats coming back?

1:38 June 6, 2017

Is the couch on wheels primed for a comeback?

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Your email: How many gears is too many?

May 31, 2017

12-speed transmission: Cool or crazy?

3:03 May 31, 2017

How many gears is too many in your car's transmission?

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Tips on avoiding faded car paint when you leave it outside

2:47 May 19, 2017

Here's how to keep your car in good shape and avoid the notorious paint fade.

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Do clean cars kill all the fun?

3:11 May 16, 2017

How much do emission standards impede performance and mileage on vehicles? Cooley answers your emails.

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Why are OEM head units so crappy?

2:29 May 1, 2017

Cooley tells us why manufacturer-made head units are not up to par with your average smartphone.

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Everything you need to know about brake jobs

3:38 April 27, 2017

Cooley gives you the inside scoop on brake systems and why getting them replaced is so expensive.

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Is there a fake electric vehicle market?

3:47 April 18, 2017

EVs are growing in sales, but is it all a big game? Cooley explains.

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Adaptive Cruise confusion

2:45 April 11, 2017

What to do if you think your car's cruise control is trying to kill you.

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Tips on searching for obsolete car parts

2:31 April 5, 2017

Cooley shares some tried and true methods for finding hard-to-find car parts.

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Your emails: The future of car dashboard displays

2:58 March 22, 2017

Cooley explains why OLED is a smart technology for the future of your dashboard.

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Your emails: Why do Porsches hold their resale value?

2:30 March 7, 2017

Cooley tells you why Porsches fetch so much money.

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Your emails: Homebrew tips on getting CarPlay in your older car

2:58 February 16, 2017

Cooley answers your email on how to best retrofit Apple CarPlay on an old 2005 BMW.

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Your Emails: Why all the hate for diesel cars?

2:56 September 30, 2016

Brian Cooley explains why diesel cars have struggled to gain traction in the US market.

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Your Emails: Inside the lives of crash-test dummies

2:28 September 19, 2016

Brian Cooley explains the the nuances of crash-test ratings conducted by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.

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Your Emails: Why speedometer tech is intentionally wrong

1:53 September 8, 2016

Brian Cooley gives you the inside scoop on speedometers, why they're never accurate and what you can do to fix it.

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Your emails: The skinny on OTA software updates for your car

1:12 August 19, 2016

Brian Cooley discusses the practice of adding features to your car through over-the-air updates.

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Your emails: Will matte paint jobs get damaged at the car wash?

2:19 July 28, 2016

Brian Cooley talks about matte paint cars and how they hold up at the automatic car wash.

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How to adjust your driver's seat like a pro

June 8, 2017

How to adjust your driver's seat

2:08 June 8, 2017

This is why your car feels like PITA, and elsewhere.

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How to do a compression test on your engine

4:30 April 12, 2017

Cooley shows you how to do the king of all engine tests.

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How to parallel park in a tight spot

2:45 March 17, 2014

Parallel parking remains a cause of shame for a lot of drivers. CNET's Brian Cooley has a simple technique and a couple of technologies to assist you and make it easier.

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How to install an FM modulator in your car

7:01 July 26, 2016

Brian Cooley shows you how to get key tech features like Bluetooth hands-free calling by installing an FM modulator in your car.

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How to clean your car glass

4:34 February 2, 2017

Cooley shows you the right technique for the least enjoyable part of owning a car: cleaning the glass.

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Brian Cooley

Editor at Large

Brian Cooley checks the tech and always tells it like it is. His favorite car? Anything that nails what it set out to do, which may make him the only auto journalist who gets as excited by an Optima as a Huracán. He's been focused on high-tech cars and modern driving since he did CNET's first car review in 2005.

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