Another gift sure to appeal to enthusiasts who can’t yet afford their dream cars is the Soundracer, which can make even an old beater at least sound like a Ferrari. The device plugs into a 12-volt power point and replicates the roar of a sports car engine through the car’s audio system via a built in FM transmitter. Soundracer works in perfect sync with the vehicle’s actual accelerations and decelerations ($40, auto accessory retailers, soundracer.se.)

Those who like to – literally – wear their affection for autos on their sleeves will enjoy a pair of car-themed cufflinks: charming miniature shift knobs, tires, spark plugs, dashboard gauges, headlamps and road signs ($45 to $425, department stores and cufflinks.com).

Leading the race to build a better travel mug is the aptly named Brugo, designed to eliminate spills and scalded lips. A “tip and cool” mode allows users to transfer small amounts of too-hot take-out beverages to a temperature-controlled chamber, where it cools down a gulp at a time ($15 to $20, coffee shops and specialty stores; brugomug.com)

Making driving safer and more convenient is the Belkin Tunebase with Hands- Free, which allows iPhone owners to conduct hands-free conversations through their car stereo systems. The “Direct” version ($70) connects through an auxiliary audio input jack (found on later model cars), while the “FM” model ($100) transmits to an unused FM radio station. It also streams music stored on an iPhone and allows users to charge up to two mobile devices while en route (electronics retailers; belkin.com) Another hands-free calling adapter – this one using Bluetooth wireless connectivity – serves as a speaker phone, a personal safety device and a wireless “leash” to prevent motorists from losing their cell phones. ZOMM attaches to a keychain and will flash, vibrate and even sound an alarm if an owner walks away from his or her phone ($80, Best Buy; zomm.com).

Speed enthusiasts can document and share their vehicular adventures thanks to the GoPro HD Motorsports HERO camera. It mounts to a helmet or dashboard and records first-person high-definition video or a succession of still photos. It can store up to nine hours of footage on a 32GB SD memory card (not included). ($300, auto supply retailers; www.goprocamera.com)