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John Brandon

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2012 Infiniti QX56 Review

The 2012 Infiniti QX56 towers about even its luxury SUV competitors in physical size, features, and price.
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2011 Lexus RX350 review

The 2011 Lexus RX350 stands out for refinement even in a class already shimmering with polish.
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2012 Cadillac SRX Review

Review: The 2012 Cadillac SRX has a sleek look, plenty of power and a sunroof that seems to stretch for miles, but has a hard time stacking up beside many more advanced luxury competitors for the price.
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Faster forward: Imagining the future car of 2050

The designs of tomorrow may already be sketched out in secretive R&D labs, but the designs of 2050 are an open slate. Here’s where automotive experts and analysts imagine the humble car could take us by
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2011 Lexus GX460 Review

Review: The 2011 Lexus GX 460 offers power and AWD performance doused in copious technology, but also carries a price tag steeper than any hill it will ever have to climb.
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Cool gifts for guys

Surprise even the most demanding technophiles with these off-beat, original and terrifically cool gifts for guys.
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Battlefield 3 vs. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3: Multiplayer grudge match

Trying to decide between two of the most popular first-person shooters out there? We put aside preconceived notions and pitted Battlefield 3 vs. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in a multiplayer grudge match you don’t have to be a gamer to follow.
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2012 Infiniti M56x Review

Review: The 2012 Infiniti M56x combines power, handling, and refinement, even if more tech-savvy competitors leave it in the digital dust.
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2012 Chevy Volt Review

The 2012 Chevy Volt offers slight improvements to an already great green car, if owners can manage to live with some persistent quirks of the electric lifestyle.
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Gibson Firebird X review: A digital guitar for the 21st century

Not all digital guitars are game controllers. Gibson’s Firebird X is a real guitar with a chameleon-like ability to drastically alter its sound with digital effects, and even automatically tune itself with the flick of a string.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Review

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMGmanages to coddledrivers even as it bristles with power and technological wonders, making it one of the most refined, well-balanced luxury sedans on the road today.
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Driving sim showdown: Real cars vs. their in-game counterparts

How realistic are racing and driving games? We took the wheel in four of the most popular modern racing games, then hopped in the real cars they model to find out.
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2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Review

Review: The beefed-up 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 has power to spare and throwback styling, but isn’t quite as practical as comparably muscular versions of the Mustang and Camaro.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Review

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG overwhelms the senses with raw power, jaw-dropping design, and an exhaust note that will draw a crowd, then send them running.
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2012 Audi A6 Review

Review: The 2012 Audi A6 finds the sweet spot for luxury and fun with high-tech frills in all the right places.
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2011 Lexus CT 200h Review

Review: The 2011 Lexus CT 200h combines the efficiency of a Prius with the styling of a sport compact, and a dash of fun tech features that make driving like a gas-saving game.
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2011 Dodge Durango Crew Review

The reborn 2011 Dodge Durango Crew offers a sleek unibody look and refined interior, even if it’s not as happy in the mud as some more rugged competitors.
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Broadband grudge match: Cable vs. DSL vs. 4G

Need Internet service, but wondering how do these common broadband technologies compare in real life? We pitted cable vs. DSL vs. 4G wireless to find out.
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2011 Infiniti G37 Sedan Review

The 2011 Infiniti G37 packs enough room for four passengers and enough power to make them all just a little uncomfortable.
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Life at your fingertips: Eight smartphone-controlled gadgets

These helicopters, toy tanks garage door openers and other smartphone-controlled gadgets turn your iPhone or Android device into the ultimate universal remote control.
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2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab Review

The 2011 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab is just as much truck as its name suggests, but still manages to coddle tough-guy drivers with leather and luxury in its cavernous interior.
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2025 Tech: Everyday gadgets and gizmos in your near future

Sorry, no cyborgs here. From TVs that know what you want to watch, to autonomous cars and smarter appliances, here are the devices experts really think will change the way we live in 2025.
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2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster Review

Review: Beauty meets brawn in the 2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster, which packs blistering speed and smooth handling into a slippery sleek roadster.
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2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible review

The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible bolsters the car’s outstanding performance with a number of clever tech features.
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Best compact cars for 2011: A side-by-side comparison

Practical, affordable and economical to drive, these compact cars seem to have it all – but which offers the best blend of features for the price?
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Swarmbot invasion: How small robots will solve major problems

What could you do with a thousand Roombas hit with a shrink ray? A lot. Here’s how microscopic robots programmed to work together will collect information, fight disease and even build things in the not-distant future.
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2012 Fiat 500C Review

The 2012 Fiat 500C is sporty, unique and fun to drive, even if quirky Italian mannerisms sometimes makes it less practical than German and American competitors.
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2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible Review

The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible rolls all the power of its hard-top cousin into an open-air bullet built for summer speed.
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2012 Audi A7 Review

The 2012 Audi A7 hugs the road in style, delivering power beyond what the numbers would suggest and cool perks like Google Earth.
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The best cars for your summer road trip

The best cars for a summer road trip combine fuel efficiency, spacious interiors and entertainment features to make the most out of your miles.
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2011 Ford F-150 Platinum Review

The 2011 Ford F-150 has power and tech features to spare, but goes easy on the gas thanks to a turbocharged V6 in place of the usual V8.
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The best iPhone, Android and BlackBerry apps for your car

Whether you have an iPhone, Android or BlackBerry phone there's a car app for you. Lock your doors, view your fuel level, evaluate your gas mileage and more with our picks for best car apps.
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2011 Kia Sorento SX AWD Review

The 2011 Kia Sorento SX AWD is spacious, fast, fun to drive and one of our tops picks for 2011.

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Review

Ford’s 2012 Mustang Boss 302 summons the spirit of muscle cars past, with 21st century handling and style.