Ford Shelby: The icon that roars

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	This week in Car Tech Wayne Cunningham CNET.com Ford Shelby: The icon that roars There's nothing like the exhaust note of a good engine, but add the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500's supercharger whine to the mix and you have a symphony. Shelby Mustangs have been around since the 1960s, and the newest version is the highest tech yet. Ford's cabin tech suite gives it a hard drive-based navigation system and Sync, letting you connect Bluetooth mobile phones and MP3 players. Our car also came with the SVT performance package that stiffens its suspension to improve handling.  Read more 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Most popular products Motorola MotoNav TN765t  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 295W  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 1690  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 265WT  Check prices Garmin Nuvi 205W  Check prices Latest reviews and features 2010 Lexus ES 350 The 2010 Lexus ES 350 serves no other purpose than to get four or five people from point A to point B in comfort, but some cabin tech quirks might annoy the driver. Read more  Check prices 2011 BMW 335is The 2011 BMW 335is embodies BMW's unique handling character, making it an excellent sports car, but less comfortable for everyday use. Read more  Check prices 2010 Lexus GX 460 Although it sports some modern touches, the 2010 Lexus GX 460 is an old-style large SUV that can hold many passengers and tow heavy loads, but it burns a lot of gas. Read more  Check prices 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD The 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD drives like a sports car, but it works as a daily commuter. Its cabin tech is all very good, but Acura doesn't break any new ground. Read more  Check prices Car Tech blog 2011 Kia Sportage first drive Wayne Cunningham Something unexpected is happening at Kia. The Korean car company released new models, updated others, and put hamsters in its commercials. We took a preview drive in the Sportage, Kia's small SUV that has undergone a radical restyling. Read more Comment of the week Ford to unveil 2011 Explorer on Facebook Posted by syntaxerror213 Looking at some of the pictures on the Facebook page, I have a bad feeling about this new look. Obviously, I'll reserve judgment until I can see the whole thing....  Read more  In other news... 1. Hyundai goes high-tech its hybrid Sonata 2. How Chevy's Volt keeps its cool 3. Honda to bring plug-in electric cars to U.S. 4. Nissan's next EV to be a sports car 5. 2016 is showdown time for ethanol More Car Tech resources  Car Tech forums  Green car buying guide  Car Tech videos  Car Tech podcast  All new car reviews  Past car shows M A R K E T P L A C E Ads By Marchex
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