Are you tired of giving the same holiday gifts? Looking for something a little more original than a set of steak knives or an electric razor to give to that special someone?

One great idea is to look into the new, cool automobile gadgets that are available this holiday season.

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Hands-Free Car Kit

With some cities and states having banned drivers from using cell phones while driving, a hands-free car kit would be a great gift for someone who likes to talk on the phone while driving.

For incoming calls, one click of a button and the kit will mute the sound of the car radio automatically during the conversation. Some hands-free kits also allow for music playing and can be hooked up to MP3 files.

There are a number of companies that produce hands-free kits like Parrot, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and Nokia, and most are in the price from $130 to $400.

GPS Receiver

For those tired of contantly checking maps or directions intead of keeping their eyes on the road, GPS system would make a great gift.

Most GPS systems, like the TomTom GO 510, have a widescreen display, 3D graphics and turn-by-turn voice instructions, as well as a built-in Bluetooth connection that allows for making hands-free phone calls and sorting through iPod playlists directly from the touch screen.

There are a number of companies that produce GPS products like Magellan, Furuno, Garmin and TomTom, and the affordable ones for the general public range in price from $200 to $400.

Stocking Stuffers

There are a number of stocking stuffers available that can make driving a more fun or safe experience. One is the Samsonite Lock De-Icer, which will thaw out frozen locks, comes equipped with a built-in flashlight and costs around $15.

For someone who spends a lot of hours behind the wheel, like a traveling businessman or truck driver, the Drive Alert Master would make a great gift. For the cost of $29.99, the Drive Alert Master attaches to the driver’s ear, and if the driver’s head begins to slump, it emits a loud beeping noise that will wake the driver up.

At a cost of around $40, a Coleman Inverter Power Strip will plug into a car lighter socket, which is good for for running laptops, DVD players, MP3 players and more. It is designed to hang on a seat back and has a wall outlet plus a USB power port for charging mobile electronics.

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