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June 13, 2009 12:33 AM PDT

122: Why Mercedes' S550 annoys us with tech!

by Brian Cooley

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Did Saab just become a high tech supercar? BMW rewrites the rules for voice command, thankfully. Airbags in places you wouldn't believe. And a ride in a big, comfy, annoying Mercedes!

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