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100: Total cell phone ban for drivers?

We name the best car tech from CES, visit the very different auto show in Detroit, and hear about a total cell phone ban in cars.

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• Best of CES Awards, including Gracenote CarStars

• All the car technology from CNET's CES coverage

• CNET's coverage of the North American International Auto Show

• A call for a total ban on driver's using cell phones. Period.

CES 2009: Car Tech wrap-up

Our heads are still spinning a bit from the onslaught that was the in-car electronics hall of CES 2009. From every direction, there were speakers the size of extralarge pizzas and flashy video displays vying for your attention. Amidst the cacophony, our (ahem) skilled Car Tech editors were able to spot a few gems and a few diamonds in the rough.

As evidenced by our Car Tech category Best of CES finalists, we predict that the next big thing in in-car entertainment is connectivity. Our winner, Gracenote CarStars, puts a star's avatar in your reasonably priced car by pairing … Read more