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2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster

Photo gallery:2010 Nissan 370Z RoadsterWhen we reviewed the new Nissan 370Z Coupe last year, we applauded the company for doing a sports car model update right. Rather than bloating out the car, Nissan reduced size and weight, at the same time putting in a bigger engine. But the roadster version...

Tags: Digital music, cabin tech, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Nissan 370Z, car, sports car, Nissan 370Z Roadster

Product reviews 2009-10-14

2009 Nissan Maxima SV photos

With a ready engine, a well-tuned continuously variable transmission, and stable suspension, the Maxima is a great driver's car. Cabin tech is an added bonus, with a navigation system that alerts to traffic problems. by CNET News.com

Tags: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Photograph, Cabin Tech, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-03-23

2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6

Photo gallery:2009 Hyundai GenesisVoted 2009 North American Car of the Year at the 2009 Detroit auto show, the Hyundai Genesis 4.6 sedan that arrived in our garage had a lot to live up to. We were ready to cast aside biases based on our experience with previous Hyundai cars...

Tags: cabin tech, Genesis, Hyundai

Product reviews 2009-01-22

2009 Honda Civic LX-S Sedan

Photo gallery:2009 Honda Civic LX-SIt's hard to beat the Honda Civic's combination of price, performance, and quality. Refreshed for 2009 with a new, more aggressive front end featuring a three-opening front air dam, the Civic retains its 140 horsepower engine, slot car handling, and most of its space-age looks. Honda...

Tags: Bluetooth, T505, Honda Motor Co., Honda Civic, LX-S, cabin tech, GPS

Product reviews 2008-11-25

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Photo gallery:2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SSAll of the other automotive journalists were talking up the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, but we remained skeptical. Car and Driver calls it "freaky fast and fun on a twisty road." Road and Track thinks it might be the "most underrated car in the world". According...

Tags: cabin tech, car, Cobalt Networks, Chevrolet, torque steer, Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Cobalt SS, steer

Product reviews 2008-10-29

2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS

Photo gallery:2008 Porsche Cayenne GTSThe first clue that the 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS isn't like other SUVs is the shifter, which works the six gears in a manual transmission. Another clue comes when you get it in the twisties, and feel its utter lack of roll in hard cornering. The...

Tags: cabin tech, Cayenne GTS, Porsche AG, suspension, Porsche Cayenne GTS, Porsche Cayenne

Product reviews 2008-09-17

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2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet

Photo gallery:2010 Audi A5 CabrioletThe Audi A5 is a stunningly beautiful coupe with excellent power and performance. Unfortunately, the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet is not that car. In an effort to please drop-top lovers, Audi cut the roof off of the A5 Coupe, an element that accounted for the majority...

Tags: Audi AG, A5 Cabriolet

Product reviews 2009-11-16

2010 BMW X5 M

Photo gallery:BMW X5 MMost cars sporting BMW's vaunted M badge maintain a dual character: Clark Kent for everyday commutes and Superman for track days and weekend jaunts. But the all new 2010 BMW X5 M is more like Dr. Bruce Banner--it can never really hide the Hulk lying beneath the...

Tags: BMW AG, BMW X5, car

Product reviews 2009-11-05

2010 BMW X5 M photos

When BMW set out to put an M badge on the X5, it did a lot of work to make sure this SUV lived up to the legend. And it does, turning in tremendous performance with a good suite of cabin tech. by CNET News.com

Tags: Photograph, BMW AG, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-11-04

2010 Lexus RX 450h

Photo gallery:2010 Lexus RX 450hRemember that Seinfeld episode where George Costanza said, "I would drape myself in velvet if it were socially acceptable?" Well, sitting in the 2010 Lexus RX 450h is like being draped in velvet, and, with the economical hybrid drivetrain, it is socially responsible. Lexus vehicles show...

Tags: Lexus

Product reviews 2009-11-03

2010 Lexus RX 450h photos

Lexus' new cabin tech suite helps the 2010 RX 450h keep on par with other car tech leaders, but the hybrid power train gives it a greater edge, delivering superior fuel economy and low emissions. by CNET News.com

Tags: Leader, Photograph, Lexus, Leadership, Management, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-11-03

2010 Infiniti QX56

Photo gallery:2010 Infiniti QX56Compared with sporting and agile cars such as the Infiniti G37 and FX50, the 2010 Infiniti QX56 is an odd throwback, a journey into yesteryear before the first hybrids strode the earth. Built on a truck frame, it rides like a railway car. The engine, big enough...

Tags: Infiniti QX56

Product reviews 2009-10-30

2010 Volkswagen GTI preview photos

Volkswagen made significant improvements to the GTI for the 2010 model year, but they are not what you would expect. Along with some body work, the car gets a new steering system and a cabin tech upgrade. by CNET News.com

Tags: Volkswagen AG, Photograph, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-10-29

2010 Scion xB

Photo gallery:2010 Scion xBWith funky styling and a reputation built around the tuner crowd and the sound-off set, the Scion xB almost single-handedly established the market for little boxy city cars in the North American market. However, the current generation xB faces stiff competition from the likes of the even-quirkier...

Tags: Performance management, Scion xB

Product reviews 2009-10-27

2010 Lexus RX 350

Photo gallery:2010 Lexus RX 350Few automakers do luxury as well as Lexus these days, and it shows with the interior and ride quality of the 2010 Lexus RX 350. A simple five-seat SUV, the RX 350 damps out the bumps in the road while treating occupants to a well-styled cabin....

Tags: RX 350, Lexus

Product reviews 2009-10-20

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster photos

Even with a convertible top, Nissan's 370Z is an impressive sports car. A tight suspension and strong powertrain mean huge fun in the corners. A full cabin tech suite doesn't hurt, either. by CNET News.com

Tags: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Photograph, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-10-14

2010 Lexus IS 350 C

Photo gallery:2010 Lexus IS 350 CWhen Lexus chopped the top off the IS model, it not only added a convertible to its lineup, but made some much-needed updates to the cabin tech. The 2010 Lexus IS 350 C uses a retractable hard top. We like the extra weather protection provided...

Tags: C/C++, IS 350, Lexus, car

Product reviews 2009-10-13

2010 Lexus IS 350 C photos

Lexus chopped the top off its IS 350 model, then gave it a retractable hard top and updated cabin tech. The result is the 2010 Lexus IS 350 C, a luxury cruiser with sports car pretensions. by CNET News.com

Tags: Sports Car, Photograph, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-10-13

2010 BMW 650i Convertible

Every year we look forward to an updated BMW 6-series, and every year BMW tweaks a few things, but neglects the exterior design. We reviewed a 2009 BMW 650i Convertible earlier this year, and found the 2010 model to be much the same car. The new BMW 650i Convertible uses...

Tags: BMW AG, car

Product reviews 2009-10-09

2010 Lincoln MKZ

Photo gallery:2010 Lincoln MKZThe same sort of modern stateliness we saw on the Lincoln MKS last year finds its way into the 2010 MKZ, along with an impressive technology array. Lincoln's new winged-grille design covers the front of this smallest Lincoln, giving it stronger presence than its platform mates, the...

Tags: Lincoln, MKZ, car

Product reviews 2009-10-07