Practical stars at NY auto show

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	Practical stars at NY auto show We may drool over fast, exotic cars from the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini, but most people set their sights lower at the dealerships. More down-to-earth automakers showed off updates to their more affordable cars at the New York auto show. Honda has six versions of the Civic on display, Kia's inexpensive Accent received a direct-injection engine, and Subaru came out with an update to the Impreza.  Read more Wayne Cunningham Senior editor, CNET.com Contact editor Latest reviews and features Pioneer AVH-P6300BT DVD AV receiver For those wanting a large screen for DVD playback that can have an unobtrusive presence while not in use, the Pioneer AVH-P6300BT is a solidly performing option, especially for iPod/iPhone owners.  Read more 2012 Ford Focus Titanium Although the 2012 Ford Focus has some quirks, it is a comfortable everyday kind of car that gets very good fuel economy and offers a full range of cabin tech.  Read more 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD The 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD features a reasonably modern suite of cabin tech, but its power train falls short of innovations seen in the competition.  Read more 2011 Chevrolet Volt Although pricey, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt will work excellently for anyone who commutes less than 40 miles, as it requires almost no gas during a typical week while providing a comfortable ride.  Read more 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i The 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i shows off the automaker's innovative performance and cabin technology in a luxury SUV, lacking only some advanced driver assistance features.  Read more Comment of the week: Geographic fail edition   I never realized Atlanta had been moved to central Alabama, where Birmingham used to be. I knew traffic had gotten worse up there, and now I see why. I've been reading for several years how students didn't know basic geography. I guess some of them have now graduated and gotten jobs creating maps.  Read full quote Posted by msteven3 in Ford names 25 top EV-ready cities in the U.S.   More popular reviews 1. 2011 Nissan Leaf 2. 2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 3. 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid 4. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 5. 2011 Nissan Juke SV   In other news 1. Car Tech Live 212: New York International Auto Show edition 2. CNET Roadside Assistance 009: Where we canoodle in a Juke. 3. Under the hood of EVs and hybrids (photos) 4. Car Tech Live 211: CNET drives the new 2011 BMW X3 5. CNET Roadside Assistance 008: Sunday drivers 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 M A R K E T P L A C E Ads By Marchex
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