Awesome Auto Gifts for the Holidays

When it comes to holiday gift–giving for the driving enthusiast, there are thousands of after-market automotive options to choose from. But how do you make sure that your special gift is loved and appreciated beyond the unwrapping stage, not just tossed in the trunk or glove box, never to be seen again?

Why not consider something truly unique for your road warrior this year? Here are some tips for auto gifts that are sure to impress your loved ones this holiday season.

AKG N90Q headphones

Inspired and designed by Grammy Award–winning producer Quincy Jones, the AKG N90Q is a state–of–the–art, flagship level headphone that your passengers will love. The headphones represent the ultimate in acoustic performance and audio customization. These are the first headphones with fully personalized, customized sound.

By utilizing TruNote and featuring the ultimate Active Noise Canceling technology to map the listener’s ear, the N90Q delivers truly personalized sound for the ideal, high–end experience. ($1,499.95, harmankardon.com)

Katzkin Leather Interior

There’s nothing like getting a brand new car for the holidays, but the time and expense involved can be quite daunting…and the current car in the garage is just getting broken in. Why not give that vehicle an interior makeover by getting a custom–designed leather interior installed for a fraction of the cost of a new vehicle? The folks at Katzkin Leather have streamlined the process of getting a new leather interior so efficiently that you can choose your color, order it, have it delivered and installed in just 48 hours or less. You can even get heated and cooling seats if you so desire. Imagine the look on her face when she experiences the look, smell and feel of a brand new, hand–sewn, real leather interior in her beloved daily driver. ($1,995 2–Row Interior, $2,395 3–Row Interior. Heated and cooling extra, katzkin.com)

Stylish Auto Body Wrap 

Got a pimple on your Porsche? Or a blemish on your Beemer? Instead of paying for a whole new paint job, why not get a new wrap instead? Available in a multitude of beautiful colors and fades—like the new 3M Film Series 1080 Satin Mystique Blue with Black Carbon Fiber accents—these wraps provide a highly durable, yet removable, long–term solution to restore beauty to a marred car. Wrapping is a cheaper alternative to custom paint and can be removed if desired to return the car to its original colors within just a few hours without any deterioration or damage to the original paint. (Approximately $32 per linear foot plus installation, solutions.3m.com)

In-Car Bite iPad Charger and Adapter

In–car charging of your iPad or tablet has never been easier thanks to the new InCar Bite Plug–and–Play system that brings your favorite device into the car with you. Just slip your iPad into the special frame and plug it into a connector in your car’s dash or backseat headrest and you’ve got all your electronics at your fingertips for the long haul, without missing a beat. It’s also perfect for the backseat brigade; each passenger has his own entertainment system fully charged for hours. ($199, incarbite.com)

AeroBox Rear Mount Truck Cargo Box

From Ecoological, the premier efficient and ecologically–friendly auto accessory brand, this secure cargo box is perfect for those truck lovers! Gone are the clunky, hand–hewn boxes of the past. The AeroBox is accessible from the back of your truck bed and is great for hauling golf clubs, skis, hunting and fishing supplies and even groceries in a secure weather–proof environment. It’s like a trunk for your truck! (Up to $475.95, ecoological.com)

Garmin NuviCam LMTHD 

Some of you may think GPS systems are relics of the past, what with built–in navigation on most modern phones, but Garmin is here to prove you wrong. The NuviCam LMTHD isn’t just a premium GPS system with the most up–to–date navigation features; it also has a built–in dash camera and driver awareness alerts, plus free lifetime map updates and HD digital traffic. With a 6–inch pinch–to–zoom glass display, forward collision warning alerts, lane departure warning alerts and the "real vision" feature, which displays a camera view when approaching your destination, this system has it all. (Price: $399, garmin.com