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2011 Chevy Cruze Eco Review

The 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco will charm frugal fuel sippers with impressive highway fuel economy and a price thousands of dollars less than the cheapest hybrid.
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2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo Review

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata looks sleek, and thanks to a 270HP powerplant, drives with more muscle than you would expect.
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Ten innovative, unusual and just plain cool uses for the iPad

Forget chatting with friends and browsing Google Maps. These 10 innovative, sometimes off-the-wall uses for the iPad turn into everything from a sketchbook to an in-car navigator, restaurant kiosk and doctor’s sidekick.
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2010 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Review

Volvo’s refined XC60 T6 AWD funnels brutal turbocharged power through a silky smooth transmission and all-wheel drive for a quick, confident driving experience.
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2011 Nissan Juke Review

Review: Nissan’s 2011 Juke winds through urban labyrinths with ease, but feels outside its comfort zone zooming across interstates.
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2011 Dodge Avenger Review

Review: Dodge’s refresh 2011 Avenger packs a whopping 283 horsepower but goes easy on gas, making it a peppy but practical choice.
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2011 Infiniti EX35 Review

Review: Infiniti’s 2011 EX35 captures the spritely feeling of a small car with the luxury and technology of a land yacht.
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2011 Ford Explorer Review

Review: Ford’s radically redesigned 2011 Explorer casts away preconceptions with an impressive appetite for the rough stuff that belies its stylish new exterior.
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2011 BMW 535i Review

BMW masters the basics with performance and handling in the sporty 535i, but still trails the likes of Audi and Infiniti with unimaginative styling and average tech features.

Cadillac CTS Coupe Review

Review: Cadillac's CTS Couple reaches boxy new heights with edgy styling, but lacks the innovation of its European and Japanese rivals.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

Review: Jeep’s go-anywhere 2011 Grand Cherokee owns the road, flings the mud, and never gets stuck.
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Audi A8 Review

Review: Audi's A8 is a blend of technology and old-school engineering wrapped in unrestrained luxury making the A8 one of the finest cars we’ve ever driven.
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Review

We review the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta which is as peppy and practical as ever. The Jetta exudes value, even if the toned-down styling and cheapened interior no longer exude German engineering.
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Infiniti M37X Review

We review the Infiniti M37, a car that combines precision engineering with cutting-edge technology.
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High-Tech Hotels

Stay connected on the road, pamper yourself, or just geek out with these amazing high tech hotels.
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Does Windows Phone 7 Stand a Chance Against the iPhone?

John Brandon offers five reasons Windows Phone 7 might actually stand a fighting chance against the likes of the iPhone and Google Android.
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The Future of Smartphones: 2010-2015 and Beyond

We take a peek into the future to see what the smartphone of tomorrow looks like.
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10 Amazing Space Projects from NASA and Beyond

NASA’s Shuttles may be decommissioned by the end of 2010, but the real space race – which will include private contenders – is just heating up.
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Robotic Cars: The Future of Automotive Technology

Several leading car companies have invested in robotic automation features and are now on their way to providing an autonomous experience.

Panasonic HDC-HS300 Review

The HDC-HS300 is one of the best camcorders you'll find for casual shooting conditions.

Fujitsu LifeBook U820 Review

In our review, we find that an anemic processor and cramped keyboard make the Fujitsu LifeBook U820 a tough-to-tolerate pocket companion.

Marantz SR6003 A/V Receiver Review

Modern audiophiles will love this receiver's sound quality and array of analog and digital inputs.

Amazon Kindle 2 Review

Amazon's book selection and always-on connectivity push the Kindle ahead of Sony's sexier offering.

Pentax K2000 Review

The price and features on this entry-level DSLR are right for aspiring novices.

Casio EX-FH20 Review

Casio's ultra-fast shooter is a one-trick, 1000-frames-per-second pony.

Toshiba 15LV506 Review

Toshiba's affordable all-in-one TV might cut it in the kitchen, but probably not anywhere else.

Linksys Wireless Home Audio System Review

The Multiroom Home Audio System is expandable, works well, and supports a wide variety of formats.

Linksys Media Hub NMH305 Review

The Media Hub nails dead-simple operation, even if it does seem to come at the cost of performance.

Sony PRS-700 Review

A few minor downsides notwithstanding, it's a device that comes highly recommend for sheer reading pleasure, albeit not pure technical versatility.

HP MediaSmart EX487 Review

The HP MediaSmart EX487 performed extremely well in a battery of tests, and is a highly recommended product for anyone who needs a place to keep their files.

TeleNav Shotgun Review

The Shotgun remains a worthy driving aid and accomplishes the ultimate mission: Getting you where you need to go.

Samsung MediaLive Review

The Samsung MediaLive is a MediaCenter extender that suffers from compatibility issues.

HP TouchSmart IQ506 Review

The HP TouchSmart IQ506 is a cool concept, but there just isn't enough power under the hood.

Blackberry Storm Review

Blackerry's first true touch-screen typer, the Storm takes a good first stab at the genre, but ultimately falls short.