12 hottest tech cars of 2010
The automotive industry experienced hard times in 2009, but all signs are looking good for 2010. We've seen the highest tech cars yet at recent auto shows, cars that show incredible levels of engineering and new heights for cabin technology.
2011 Chevrolet Volt
Hot tech: Electric car with a small gasoline range extender
2011 Nissan Leaf
Hot tech: Pure electric drive train gives the Leaf a range of 100 miles.
2011 Fisker Karma
Hot tech: Q Drive composed of two electric motors driving the rear wheels, and a gas engine range extender
2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Hot tech: A supercharged 3-liter V-6 assisted by a 38-kilowatt electric motor produces 374 horsepower.
2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Hot tech: A twin turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 combines with an electric motor, putting fuel economy around 20 mpg.
2011 Lincoln MKX
Hot tech: MyLincoln Touch interface uses three LCDs for driver information, and Sync now interface with smartphone apps.
2011 Infiniti M56
Hot tech: Eco-pedal resists a heavy foot on the accelerator to save gas while lane departure prevention stops lane drift.
2011 Audi A8
Hot tech: Cabin tech interface uses a touchpad with handwriting recognition for entering addresses.
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Hot tech: One of the best traffic detouring features in the navigation system we've seen.
2011 Jaguar XJ
Hot tech: LCD instrument cluster and Bowers and Wilkins audio system.
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Hot tech: Exquisitely engineered, the SLS uses a new double-clutch transmission and a carbon fiber driveshaft.
2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
Hot tech: Using its racing experience, Ferrari puts more controls on the steering wheel, and adds a color LCD to the instrument cluster