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Green car options
Are you concerned about pollution and global climate change? We cover the different fuel and powertrain options for reducing your carbon footprint and smog output. Current cars in production include hybrids, flex fuel (ethanol), natural gas, and diesels, all of which can run cleaner than the typical gasoline-only cars. We also take a look at future technologies, most notably electric cars, which move emissions to the point of generation, rather than have them spew from a tailpipe. Electric variants include hydrogen fuel cell and range extender vehicles, both are promising technologies that give electric cars equivalent performance to current gasoline cars. Read our green car buying guide

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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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2008 BMW 135i Coupe
Although we have some minor criticisms, the 2008 BMW 135i is, overall, an excellent car to drive every day or take out on the track. It scores big in performance and cabin tech. Read more

2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ isn't a driver's car, but offers a comfortable cabin for the daily commute or shopping trips. Its cabin tech is largely unremarkable. Read more

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

Panasonic Strada CN-NVD905U
The Panasonic Strada CN-NVD905U is a stylish, easy-to-use entrant to the in-dash navigation market. It delivers decent GPS navigation and media playback, but doesn't raise the bar in either department. Read more

Nissan plans electric car by 2010
Kevin Massy
Associate Editor
For all of the buzz surrounding General Motors' Chevy Volt, it now looks as if Nissan may well be the first major automaker to market with an electric car in the United States. A line item buried in Nissan's midterm business plan reaffirms the company's commitment to "zero-emission vehicle leadership," with a plan to introduce an all-electric vehicle in the U.S. and Japan in 2010 and then mass-market vehicles to consumers globally in 2012. Read more

Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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Hey guys, I'm considering buying an SUV, and preferably a hybrid...how's the new Toyota highlander hybrid for this? Another one I am considering is the Prius, which is not an SUV, how would this handle well in the snow? I would really appreciate any input. Thanks. Read more 

• 1. 2008 BMW M3 Coupe
• 2. 2008 Audi S5
• 3. 2008 Cadillac CTS
• 4. 2008 BMW 535i
• 5. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport
• 6. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
• 7. 2008 Lexus LS 600h
• 8. 2008 Volvo C30
• 9. 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
• 10. 2007 Mini Cooper S

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