The CNET Car Tech teams picks the best cars for the holiday season.
Wayne Cunningham
Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
This greenest of the green can go 40 miles under electric power alone.
Under the right circumstances, you won't use a single drop of gas all
year. It's not only a gift for the holidays, but one for the planet as well.
Cute and cheap, the little Fiat 500C is a great fit in urban
environments, not only because you can park it anywhere, but also for
its retro Italian style. Put a hook on top and hang it from the
Christmas tree.
An American classic made modern, the new Mustang incorporates a
beautifully powerful and efficient engine. Its brawny looks get it
noticed when cruising down the street. This gift is practically a
fountain of youth.
The Audi A7 evokes the best of European refinement, while at the same
time sporting the newest technology both under the hood and in the
cabin. It is a definite executive-level gift.
A little bigger than a toy car, the Nissan Juke is just as fun. A
small SUV with a high-tech engine, the Juke has a go-anywhere attitude. Among cars, it is one of the less expensive as a gift, but
also one of the more distinctive.
We had been anticipating this update to the X3 for quite some time,
and it did not disappoint. An excellent drive system and cabin electronics combine for a capable but efficient SUV. It is a gift for the upscale explorer.
