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BMW's big sedan
We got to experience BMW's ultimate in luxury, the 2008 BMW 750i, and found it a good lesson in automotive development cycles. The car has every gadget BMW could think to throw at it, at least for the 2002 model year, the last major update to the model. As such, it has a great sounding stereo system and a Bluetooth cell phone system that is one of the most advanced we've seen. But it also has six year old technology, such as a cartridge-style CD changer. Its navigation system doesn't have live traffic or other advanced features. You have to look to the 2008 BMW 535i for these more sophisticated cabin gadgets. Someday, car makers will figure out how to modularize their in-dash gadgets, so you won't have old technology in what is supposed to be the top of the model lineup. Read the full review

 2008 BMW 535i

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TomTom GO 720
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Magellan Maestro 4250
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Garmin Nuvi 200
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2008 New York auto show
The last of the major auto shows for the season takes place in New York. We are looking for any last-minute unveilings that automakers decide to sneak in and rounding things up from the season's auto shows. We'll be there--and you can be too by checking out our full coverage starting March 19. Read more

2008 Acura RDX
The 2008 Acura RDX is an excellent compact SUV and tech cruiser with some major flaws, such as lousy gas mileage and a difficult interface. Read more

2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 covers cabin tech basics and drivability very well, without going over the top. Its imperturbable handling is good but doesn't generate much excitement, while its cabin tech gets the job done without many frills. Read more

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

Video: BMW in-car Internet
Kevin Massy
Associate Editor
BMW is the first car company to offer Web browsing as a factory option. Brian Cooley gives us a tour of the Connected iDrive, which will be making its way to production BMW models soon. Read more

Is It Possible to Run Your Car on Water?
Posted by MattyL08
I came across this site www.yourmileagesolution.com and it is very interesting that this is a way to pull hydrogen gas from water and have it sucked into your engine through a vacuum. It says they have over 10.000 satisfied customers. They are selling two e-books that tell you how to do this yourself...seems simple enough. Is this legitimate? Read more 

• 1. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport
• 2. 2008 Cadillac CTS
• 3. 2008 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro
• 4. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
• 5. 2008 Volvo XC70
• 6. 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
• 7. 2008 Mercury Sable Premier
• 8. 2008 Infiniti G35 Journey
• 9. 2008 Ford Focus SES
• 10. 2008 Nissan Rogue

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