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Top 5 car technologies

by Wayne Cunningham
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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.

Check out our top 5 car technologies.

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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"
Where as electronics gadgets are concerned i prefer blog http://www.Techsoft.org
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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.
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by benster1234 November 12, 2009 4:11 PM PST
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by benster1234 November 12, 2009 4:11 PM PST
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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.
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