Car Tech Podcast from CNET
Summary: CNET's Car Tech Podcast gives you new developments in automotive technology every week, along with an in-car experience in a new review car.
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Podcasts:
Will you regret buying GPS navigation? Who really buys hybrid cars? Satellite radio more popular in boats than cars. And we drive the batteries off the Mercury Mariner Hybrid.
Could MPG ratings put Chrysler in the grave? The Tesla Roadster goes fast, but not as far. Plus, we drive the hell out of the Mazdaspeed 3.
Mapquest goes from your desk to OnStar, Best Buy gets behind HD Radio, a look at the dashboard of tomorrow, and we go for a drive in the cheapest car we've ever reviewed!
Nissan takes aim at Toyota hybrids, using cell phones to actually prevent accidents, and a new kind of window tint film that won't kill your GPS reception. Plus a drive in the Mercedes CL550.
Will Ford and GM stop selling cars on the coasts? And plug-in hybrids prove handy for more than just driving. Plus, we go on the road in the new BMW X5 4.8i.
Stability control is mandated for all cars, New York Auto Show cars on parade, new Mercedes C Class *better* be right, and we go on the road in the VW GTI.
Sirius puts TV into Chrysler minivans, a new Bluetooth will make pairing easier, Ford and Sony get together on car stereos, plus, on the road in the BMW 328xi.
BMW diesels are heading to the U.S, as is the Smart ForTwo, and will texting in your car land you a fat citation soon? Plus we hit the road in the Mercedes-Benz SL550.
The big retailer that just got out of the car audio/video business, the future of Mazda's rotary engine, and a ride in the Mercedes GL450.
The latest hot rides and concept cars at the Geneva Auto Show, Walmart starts selling HD radio for your car, and we take a ride in the Chrysler Town and Country
How reliable is a new Mercedes? Are power windows threatening our children? And a ride in the 2007 Ford Expedition.
XM and Sirius merger makes car radio headlines, your fuel economy MPG is under attack, and Kevin and Wayne take a run in the Ford Shelby GT 500.
Airbags can be hazardous to your hearing, why BMW is the poster child for HD Radio, does GPS navigation make you a better driver, and we make 0 to 60mph runs in an Audi A3.
The Prius goes on sale; a smaller BMW is on the way; a conversation with the folks who want your in-car phones calls to stop; and we see how far we can get on a tank of diesel in the Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec.
This week: A bold plan to remove all interactive tech from cars; MG to return to the U.S.--via China; Wayne and Kevin hit the road in an FX45; and the latest electric sports car.