Automakers take boring out of driving

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	This week in Car Tech Wayne Cunningham CNET.com Automakers take boring out of driving We love driving fast on deserted, winding roads, but there is nothing fun about creeping along in heavy traffic or a long run down a straight Interstate. Automakers are increasingly deploying systems to take care of the boring part of driving, and contributing to safety in the process. We rounded up the latest automated driving systems, both in production and speculative, so you can get an idea of the future of high-tech driving. We have Mercedes-Benz's adaptive cruise control, Toyota's lane keeping assistance, all the way up to an Audi TT that drives itself.  The self-driving car: Vehicle automation tech Most popular products Garmin Nuvi 265WT  Check prices TomTom XL 340 S  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 205W  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 255W  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 765T  Check prices Latest reviews and features 2010 Acura MDX With bumped-up luxury appointments in the cabin, an advanced cabin tech suite, and unexpectedly good handling, the 2010 Acura MDX provides driving satisfaction for leisurely cruises and mountain romps. Read more  Check prices MotoNav TN765t GPS Device The MotoNav TN765t features a robust feature set that is on par with that of more established brands and a beautiful interface that is, in many ways, superior. Read more  Check prices 2010 Nissan Xterra S 4x4 The Nissan Xterra may have what it takes to haul your gear off of the beaten path, but the S trim level is nearly devoid of cabin comforts and tech. Read more  Check prices 2010 Mini Cooper S The Mini Cooper S can be polarizing with its style over substance cabin and harsh, performance-oriented ride, but with a list of options longer than the car itself, it's easy to make the Cooper your own. Read more  Check prices Car Tech blog Calling all cars: Police car retrospective Wayne Cunningham Last week, Ford announced its new Police Interceptor model that is based on the new Taurus and is replacing the outgoing Crown Victoria model. Recognizing that Ford's Police Interceptor won out against the previously popular Chevrolet Caprice patrol vehicle, we took a stroll through the history of police vehicles. Read more Comment of the week The enthusiasts' rallying cry Posted by Rick Cavaretti NO! From my standpoint, driving is to be enjoyed. A nice twisty, challenging road, great weather, and a car with a competent, sporting design spells fun. For those who view their cars as appliances, just stay in the right lane and keep out of the way.  Read more  Driving impressions galore 1. Ex-employee accused of remotely disabling 100 cars 2. GM turns windshield into laser light show 3. Toyota, Nissan to standardize electric car rechargers 4. Selling a car the iPod way More Car Tech resources  Car Tech forums  Green car buying guide  Car Tech videos  Car Tech podcast  All new car reviews  Past car shows Featured Listings   Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR High-resolution, 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor; compact, magnesium alloy body Weather resistant, dus...   BUY NOW Only $1299.95    Merchant Rating ★★★★☆   Windows 7 Ultimate Buy now, only: $149.99   ${DOMAIN} Only $4.10    Merchant Rating ${SHORTFIELD3}   Texas Instruments TI-89 Graphing calculator handles calculus, algebra, matrices, and statistical functions 188 KB RAM and...   BUY NOW Only $143.58    Merchant Rating ★★★★☆
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