Automotive designers speak their own language

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	Automotive designers speak their own language For years, designers have included styling cues in cars that make them identifiable. But in the last decade the idea of creating a design language for an entire brand has gained more traction. In this photographic survey, we look at the particular design cues in nine automotive brands. We have examples of Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture and BMW's Hofmeister Kink, the Jeep 7 slot grille and Cadillac Art and Science.  Read more Wayne Cunningham Senior editor, CNET.com Contact editor Top stories 2011 Ford Explorer XLT The new MyFord Touch cabin tech system in the 2011 Ford Explorer is surprisingly buggy, but otherwise this SUV offers easy onroad driving and plenty of room.  Read more 2011 BMW 740i The 2011 BMW 740i proves that you don't need a V-8 in an executive sedan. It offers first-rate cabin electronics and driver assistance features, and preserves BMW's sports car reputation.  Read more 2011 Scion tC The 2011 Scion tC's tech, both cabin and drive train, lags behind similarly priced competition, but the car is a solid platform to upgrade.  Read more Motorola Roadster Motorola's latest Bluetooth speakerphone comes highly recommended. However, competing models have an advantage in the voice command department.  Read more Sony XNV-770BT navigation system Rather than reinvent the wheel, Sony's newest all-in-one car audio receiver pairs a brilliant 7-inch display with GPS navigation powered by TomTom. The result is almost the best of both worlds, but we'd like to see a bit more integration.  Read more Comment of the Week: German engineering edition   This week's CotW isn't a comment so much as a question that sparked a great discussion. "Wayne, what do you think of VW's reliability? Has it changed over the years or will German Cars will forever be reliability-less prone?   Read full quote Posted by canoy07 from the The Jetta for drivers   Most popular GPS devices 1. Garmin Nuvi 3790T 2. TomTom XL 340 S 3. Garmin Nuvi 205W 4. Motorola MotoNav TN765t 5. Garmin Nuvi 1490T   In other news 1. The plugged-in Prius 2. Nissan releases Esflow details before Geneva show 3. Biofuel center to replace citrus plant in Florida 4. Zero Motorcycles offers public charging option 5. BMW says no flying cars, for now Connect with CNET Facebook Twitter CNET online Other CNET resources  CNET.com  Latest CNET reviews  CNET Tips and Tricks  CNET Living With Technology  Top 10 must-have gadgets  CNET Editors' Choice winners
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