Turn vehicles into Internet hot spots, extend any seatbelt safely

Stickless stick shifter

MasterShift can convert most of the popular Tremec manual transmissions into paddle-shifted ones. Once hooked up, you tap the shifter to preselect the next gear change. The next time the clutch pedal is pushed in and let out, MasterShift does its job. Go to www.mastershift.com to learn more about the $2,400 package.

Loosen your belt a bit

Beam's Seatbelt Extender is designed to help bigger vehicle occupants as well as those with mobility issues, by adding 12 inches of seatbelt length to a seatbelt system. Beam claims to have more than 45 years experience and says its belt meets all federal safety laws and criteria. Call 405-793-0505 for retailers.

Finally, in-car Internet

Autonet Mobile claims to be the first such company that can turn your car into a wireless hotspot, allowing everyone aboard access with their personal devices, from the Apple iPod Touch to a laptop computer. Plan prices range between $29 and $59 depending on data transfer. Go to www.autonetmobile.com.

A light by the bed

4z's Automatic Cargo Light provides light at night when the tailgate opens. For $30, 4z claims that the whole kit installs without any tools (using double-sided tape and a Velcro-like hook-and-loop mounting tabs for the switch) and that means no drilling for most applications. Go to www.automatic cargolight.com.