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The car of our dreams
There's no greater testament to the quality of a car than when you can't wait to get back behind the wheel, when you make excuses to take it out for a drive, when you think about driving it while doing other things. For us, the 2008 BMW 135i is that car. We love the effortless power offered by the twin turbo, 3-liter, six-cylinder engine. We love its responsive handling, where there's no argument or indecision between the steering wheel and the car. And while we definitely felt the rigidity of the sport-tuned suspension, the cabin is, overall, a nice place to be. The 135i is a car we want bad, and will take any opportunity to drive. Read the full review

Garmin Nuvi 660
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TomTom GO 720
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Garmin Nuvi 200
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Magellan Maestro 4250
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Blaupunkt Brisbane SD48
The Blaupunkt Brisbane SD48 is a simple, digital-age stereo ideal for those who store small amounts of music on SD cards or USB drives, although iPod owners will find it frustrating. For an entry-level stereo, it offers a good range of audio customization features. Read more

Photos: Prototype concept cars
While some concept cars look as if they come from a future that never will be, others represent cars that will actually go into production. We've gathered the most realistic concept cars from the last auto show season to see how the near future will look. Read more

Beltronics Pro RX65
The Beltronics Pro RX65 works well for novice to advanced users, giving long distance warning about radar monitoring. Although we had some interface issues, the device works very well overall. Read more

2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
With its fantastic performance, the 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet works best as a track car or a weekend cruiser on mountain roads with the top down. Its mediocre cabin electronics reduce its comfort and convenience for everyday driving. Read more

Kia and Hyundai cars to get Microsoft software
Wayne Cunningham
Microsoft and the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group announced this week an agreement to put Microsoft's Automotive Platform, the technology behind the Ford Sync system, into Hyundai and Kia cars by 2010. Ford Sync lets users integrate MP3 players and cell phones with their cars, allowing for hands-free calling and voice-command music selection. Read more

What's your favorite alternative fuel?
Posted by WCunning
What's your favorite alternative fuel, and why do you think it's the best? Does it offer a possible long-term replacement to gasoline? I've covered some current alternative fuels in my column, Your clean, green car choices. Read more 

• 1. 2008 Audi R8
• 2. 2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe w/Navigation (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
• 3. 2008 BMW 750i
• 4. 2008 Acura RDX
• 5. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
• 6. 2008 Volvo XC70
• 7. 2008 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro
• 8. 2008 Mercury Sable
• 9. 2008 Infiniti G35 Journey

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