http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/ Autoblog Comments for Vote for CNET's Tech Car of the Year http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/Dec 20th 2006 11:41AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/
With the "technology" offering of the Cadillac, I had to laugh thinking what the hell are they doing in the company of innovators.]]>Dec 20th 2006 11:58AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/Dec 20th 2006 12:03PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/tech car of the year? Porsche 911 Turbo 997
variable turbine geometry = does anybody like hp!?


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I like my cars simple. No nav, no I-drive, none of that computer crap.

My computer is the least relaiable device in my life; why would I want to add more of them to the car? I can handle the invisable electronics, but to have a what amounts to a PC in the car is just expensive and annoying. ]]>Dec 20th 2006 2:02PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/
> Intelligent Variable valve timing (i-VTEC), ULEV-2 SOHC multi-valve V6 designed to run on regular gas
> 5-speed electronic transmission
> DVD entertainment, in-dash 6-CD changer, XM-Radio, subwoofer equipped, 7-speaker stereo
> Satellite-Linked Navigation System
> Traction control, Vehicle stability assist (VSA), 4-wheel antilocking brakes (ABS), Electronic brake distribution (EBD) with brake assist
> 3-zone, electronically controlled climate control
> Programmable Multi-Information Display/computer which calculates fuel economy, avg. mph, run-time, numerical tire pressure,etc.
> Michelin® PAX® System run-flat technology
> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location and pressure indicators
> Voice recognition computer allowing control of HVAC, radio, etc.
> Heated driver's/passenger's seats
> Autolocking/unlocking doors
> Dual power sliding doors with powered tailgate
> Active noise cancelling (ANC) feature to eliminate engine harmonics while operting in 3-cylinder mode
> Electronic engine mounts which counter act engine vibrations
> Drive-by-wire throttle control
> Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
> Three-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
> Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™) which allows engine to run on three cylinders
> Body-colored heated power side mirrors
> HomeLink®** remote system
> Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
> Ambient console lighting
> Driver's seat with 8-way power adjustment with two-position memory
> Automatic day/night rearview mirror
> Multi-reflector halogen headlights with auto-on/off
> Body-colored parking sensors (front/rear) with rearview camera
> Tilt and telescopic steering column
> Power adjustable pedals

Let's compare apples to apples CNET. I would expect a $70k car like the Lexus to come with bells and whistles. ]]>Dec 20th 2006 4:03PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/]]>Dec 20th 2006 4:34PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/Dec 20th 2006 6:33PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/Dec 20th 2006 8:17PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/
I'll 2nd that - especially with regard to tire pressure sensors. ]]>Dec 21st 2006 12:10AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/Dec 21st 2006 12:15AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/20/vote-for-cnets-tech-car-of-the-year/Dec 21st 2006 1:35AM