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Car and Driver
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Best Car Sunshades of 2025, Tested
You know the feeling: You open your car door, and a cloud of hot dragon breath welcomes you to scorching seats and a sizzling steering wheel. Your sweaty fingers slip off the A/C button in a frenzy to "crank the air!" Summer sun at its finest. Graciously, some smart chap went ahead and invented the car sunshade—a relatively cheap way to help keep your vehicle's interior cool. It's a simple device, but we wanted to know which car sunshade was the best. There are a few different styles, each with various pros and cons. Which one stashes the best? Which shade fits the windshield of our 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz the best? What about durability? We set out to answer these questions and more with a test of the top sunshades you can buy. Key Takeaways: The is our Best Overall choice because of its quality and value for the price. is our choice because of its quality and value for the price. Like most of WeatherTech's products, the is a premium product that's laser-cut to perfectly fit your vehicle's windshield; it costs more than most, but the best usually does. is a that's laser-cut to perfectly fit your vehicle's windshield; it costs more than most, but the best usually does. Want the latest style? The has a distinctive design that keeps it tight against the windshield. Things to Consider When Buying a Car Sunshade Testing car sunshades in the Gear Team's usual fastidious, data-driven fashion would have been impossible due to variables such as unpredictable outside temperatures, direct or indirect sunlight, and more. Instead, we focused on the UX of these sunshades: how easy they were to use, install, and stow; quality of construction and materials; design and function; variety of sizes and styles; and more. Style Car sunshades come in a few distinct styles, each lending their own benefits and drawbacks. The style you choose should be determined by which type works best for your situation. Umbrella : Designed just like an umbrella, this style is the king of compact. By compressing it into a small, tuckable cylinder, you can easily stow one of these under the seat or in the glovebox. However, we found that they can be a bit tricky to fit just right, and the wire support tips can scratch your dashboard. : Designed just like an umbrella, this style is the king of compact. By compressing it into a small, tuckable cylinder, you can easily stow one of these under the seat or in the glovebox. However, we found that they can be a bit tricky to fit just right, and the wire support tips can scratch your dashboard. Folding : These thin, cheap car sunshades are the most popular style due to their low cost and ease of installation. Their lightweight construction also makes them easy to store, but folding them down can be tricky. The quality of materials and construction usually matches the inexpensive price. : These thin, cheap car sunshades are the most popular style due to their low cost and ease of installation. Their lightweight construction also makes them easy to store, but folding them down can be tricky. The quality of materials and construction usually matches the inexpensive price. Roll-up/Accordion: We're combining these two styles as they compress largely the same way. This style is super easy to install and put away but can get pricey depending on the material, and they aren't particularly compact. Permanent car sunshades also fall into this category. Installation Making sure your car sunshade is installed correctly is the most important aspect in keeping your vehicle's interior cool. You'll want to ensure that the entire windshield is covered to minimize any light intrusion. We found that custom-fit shades do this best, but they cost more. Additionally, you'll want to make sure the reflective, shiny side is pointing outward toward the sun. The material is designed that way to bounce light away from your interior. Installing them backward can result in them not working at all. Storage As our vehicles fill with more accessories, compactness is key. Car sunshades are no exception. If you're limited on space, you'll want to pick a sunshade that can fit in your door panel, beneath your seat, or in your glove box. If you live somewhere hot year-round, you may want to consider a permanent sunshade that sticks to your windshield all the time. Model-Specific Sunshades While universal sunshades are typically cheaper, model-specific sunshades are definitely worth considering, even though they cost more. We found they fit better and required less fiddling to get them installed properly. If you're shopping on Amazon, verify that the sunshade you've picked fits your vehicle. Best Car Sunshades, Tested
CTV News
2 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Reassessing your skincare strategy as summer temperatures ramp up
Video Dermatologist Dr. Geeta Yadev has tips on how to protect your skin from the summer heat.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
Sweating corn will intensify a heat wave this week
July has already been more humid than average, and now another, less obvious factor will enhance humidity this week: corn sweat. Like a person breathing, corn exhales water vapor through its leaves — a process called evapotranspiration — which exacerbates humidity in agricultural regions during the summer. In the week ahead, some of the country's most oppressive heat and humidity will be found in the Corn Belt, an area of the United States that stretches from the Dakotas to Ohio, sending heat index values toward a dangerous 115 degrees. States such as Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois and the Dakotas are forecast to have humidity levels that rival or exceed Florida's.
South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- South China Morning Post
Quirky China trend shows kids, pets hugging giant winter melons to stay cool at night
The scorching summer heat in China has sparked a trend where people hug a giant winter melon while sleeping to find relief from the sweltering temperatures. The topic 'sleeping with a winter melon is cooler than using an air conditioner' has gone viral on mainland social media, with one Chinese platform alone garnering 4.4 million views. Many individuals shared photos of themselves slumbering while clutching these large vegetables, which are comparable in size to a toddler, highlighting their remarkable cooling effects. A resident of northern China's Tianjin municipality, known as Longma, claimed to be among the first to introduce this effective cooling method that ignited the trend. She purchased a 14kg winter melon from the local market for her child, who complained that the summer heat was making it difficult for him to sleep at night. A resident from northern China's Tianjin municipality is reported to be one of the first to popularise this effective cooling technique that sparked the trend. Photo: RedNote Longma noted that she refrained from using air conditioning in the bedrooms to avoid catching a cold, and saw the 'ancient method' of hugging a winter melon as a viable alternative.
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE weather tomorrow: Rains likely; humid conditions expected
Residents in the UAE on Saturday (July 19) will get some relief from the intense summer heat, with rain likely in parts of the country, National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. Overall, conditions will be fair to partly cloudy, with a probability of some convective clouds formation associated with rainfall, especially in the easter and southern areas. While the weather department noted of chance of rains, residents still need to take caution, as temperatures are expected to reach up to 48°C in some areas of Abu Dhabi, such as Mezaira and Gasyoura. Dubai will see highs of up to 45°C while Abu Dhabi will reach up to 44°C. It will be humid by night and Sunday morning with a probability of mist formation over some western coastal and internal areas. Winds will shift from southeasterly to northwesterly, remaining light to moderate at speeds of 10–25kmph, but could reach up to 40kmph, stirring blowing dust in some areas. The Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea will experience slight to moderate sea conditions.
