Top 5 car technologies

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After driving hundreds of cars to evaluate automotive technology, we've settled on our top 5 car technologies. Amongst the many, many features different automakers are making available, these are the ones we've found the most essential for everyday use. Some of these technologies can be found on most new cars today, while others are rarer, only offered by a few automakers. Some of these technologies will keep you and others safer, some will save you money, and some will just keep you happy.

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by kristinacallis November 12, 2009 4:53 AM PST: It is a great article either, What i feel the most necessary technology is " Navigation with traffic detouring"
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by NLips November 12, 2009 5:28 AM PST: I'd say electronic stability systems deserve a mention - supposedly the biggest life-saver since the introduction of seatbelts, it's the best way of maintaining car control and avoiding bad crashes.

Techy, also.; Like this Reply to this comment


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by keaura November 13, 2009 3:07 AM PST

I agree with these five choices. Now which car maker has models with these technologies? I'm gonna guess, "none" is the answer. I hope I'm wrong, but for some reason no one wants to combine all of these technologies under one roof. And make it affordable.

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by wcunning November 13, 2009 9:15 AM PST: All of these technologies are available in some Ford and Lincoln models, although the back-up camera isn't quite as sophisticated as that used by Audi and Infiniti.; Like this

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