Six must-have automotive tech features

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February 22, 2013

CNET Car Tech

Reviewing the tech in cars throughout the year, everything from Bluetooth hands-free systems to automatic parallel parking, our Car Tech staff develops an excellent sense of the extremely useful to the essentially frivolous. Editor Antuan Goodwin has compiled a wish list of features that should be standard in every car. Some might argue against features such as rearview cameras or app integration, but trust us; once you use them, they become hard to live without. And making USB ports standard while taking CD players off the list probably makes cars safer, eliminating the need to one-handedly poke through a CD case on the passenger seat.

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2013 Ford C-Max Energi

If you have a commute under 50 miles and a place to plug the car in, the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi makes an economical and excellent commuter and family vehicle.

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2013 Buick Verano Turbo

The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo falls short of my luxury sedan expectations, but good, turbocharged performance and accessible cabin technology keep this sporty sedan in the game.

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2013 Lexus LS

The 2013 Lexus LS 460 F-Sport's performance upgrades don't transform it into a sports car, but add a sporty edge to the luxury sedan's already good cabin and comfort tech offerings.

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2013 BMW 750Li

The 2013 BMW 750Li could do double duty as a freeway cruiser and a getaway car, whether you drive it yourself or hire a chauffeur. A wide array of connected features add new capabilities to the already first-rate navigation and stereo systems.

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2013 Honda Accord

The 2013 Honda Accord EX employs well-engineered drivetrain technology, but Honda reserves most of the electronic gadgetry for the Accord's higher trim levels.

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