This week in Car Tech

It's show time!
Your faithful Car Tech crew just got back from the holidays and is ready to start off the new year with a bang. Next week we will be covering car technology at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show. Car gadgets have become such an important area that CES devotes an entire hall to it, and we will be conducting live demos at the show in our Car Tech Testing Lab of the latest car stereo head units. We will also get a demo of Ford's next generation navigation system, and we'll stop by Rick Wagoner's keynote address on Tuesday afternoon. But wait, there's more. The following week we will be covering the Detroit auto show. It is an impressive start to a new year of automotive technology. Read more

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2008 Audi S5
With its refined cabin tech, very nice performance, and beautiful design, the 2008 Audi S5 excels in most areas, only being dragged down by poor mileage and unambitious cabin tech. Read more

2008 Mazda RX-8
The 2008 Mazda RX-8 has a distinctive high-revving rotary engine and comic book exterior styling, which differentiates it from the competition. Its cabin tech is badly outdated, but that doesn't stop it from being a blast to drive. Read more

2008 Lexus LS 600h
The 2008 Lexus LS 600h is a classy car with all the tech you could ask for, both under the hood and in the cabin. Its hybrid system gives it a better environmental pedigree than its luxury class competitors, and its driving performance is very good. Read more

2008 Jeep Liberty Sport
The redesigned 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x2 is perfect for those who want to look like they go off road but who never leave the asphalt. Its Spartan interior is brightened up by some advanced available tech options. Read more

Gracenote covers for Ford
Wayne Cunningham
At CES and the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, Ford will show off its next generation navigation system, initially to be made available on the all-new Lincoln MKS. The system's 40GB hard drive will include the Gracenote database, which will automatically tag any CDs ripped to the drive, Read more

All-in-one GPS help
Posted by jraidrz150
I am looking for an in-dash GPS system with other options such as CD/MP3/iPod/USB connectivity. I was looking around online, first at the best, most expensive, and then at the cheapest I could find. Eventually I came across one for about $400 that seemed too good to be true. It is the VR3 VRVD640G In-Dash DVD Receiver w/ 4-inch LCD & GPS. I found it on only a couple of sites, one of which was Wal-Mart. Normally I wouldn't buy any electronics from Wal-Mart, but at this price... The problem is that I can't find any information about this product or VR3. Is it worth the risk to get this, or does anyone have any information about this product? I will also take any suggestions for alternatives. I will give up some quality for a cheaper price. Thanks in advance. Read more 

• 1. 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
• 2. 2008 Mazda Tribute HEV Touring
• 3. 2008 Acura TL Type-S
• 4. 2008 Jaguar XKR Convertible
• 5. 2008 Ford Taurus X
• 6. 2008 Cadillac CTS
• 7. 2008 Scion xD
• 8. 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
• 9. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport
• 10. 2008 Volvo C30

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