CNET.com Announces the 2005 Acura RL as Winner of Its First Annual ''Tech Car of the Year'' Award; Selection Based on Autos That Earned Top Editorial Review Ratings.SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- CNET (body) CNET - Centre national d'Etudes des Telecommunications. The French national telecommunications research centre at Lannion. (www.cnet.com), the trusted, unbiased resource dedicated to helping consumers live the digital lifestyle, and a property of CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET), today announced the 2005 Acura RL The Acura RL is the top-of-the-line sedan in the range of Honda's North American luxury brand Acura. It is a rebadged version of the fourth-generation Honda Legend and replaced the Acura Legend in 1996. All Acura RLs are built in Saitama, Japan. as the winner of its First Annual "Tech Car of the Year" Award. CNET's Car Tech editors selected the 2005 Acura RL for having the best and most innovative power train, safety technologies, and in-cabin electronics. The winner was selected from 2005 model vehicles that earned high ratings from CNET.com's editors. "The Acura RL showed us a car company could stick its neck out and embrace consumer electronics in a way carmakers are traditionally hesitant to do," said Brian Cooley, editor-at-large at CNET.com. "The best indication of the quality of its vision is that it is no longer alone as a technology drenched drench tr.v. drenched, drench·ing, drench·es 1. To wet through and through; soak. 2. To administer a large oral dose of liquid medicine to (an animal). 3. car, yet it is still the most impressive combination of visionary technology and relative affordability." The 2005 Acura RL was selected from a list of nominees which included: 2005 Audi A4 Avant; 2006 Audi S4; 2006 BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. 330i; 2006 BMW 750Li; 2005 Cadillac CTS The CTS is a mid size entry level luxury car made by General Motors for the Cadillac brand. It was introduced as the replacement for the Cadillac Catera in 2003. Originally, it was created as a direct competitor to the Lincoln LS, before that car was discontinued in 2006 to make ; 2006 Infiniti M
The M30, M45, and M35 are mid-size luxury cars from Nissan's Infiniti marque. 35x, 2005; Land Rover LR3 HSE HSE House HSE Health and Safety Executive HSE Helsinki School of Economics HSE Hamilton Southeastern (High School) HSE Health, Safety & Environment HSE Higher School of Economics (Moscow, Russia) ; 2006 Lexus RX 400h The Lexus RX 400h is a hybrid luxury crossover SUV assembled since 2005 for Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota Motor Corp. The RX 400h uses Lexus Hybrid Drive technology and the Lexus RX model design. An equivalent model is called the Toyota Harrier Hybrid in Japan. ; and the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. Audi and BMW received special recognition for receiving top ratings for two autos each in the past year. CNET Car Tech was launched in May 2005 as the ultimate guide for today's auto and technology enthusiasts. The website offers comprehensive buying guides, how-to video segments, product reviews, and community features, and helps consumers compare and evaluate autos based on the technology experience they provide, as well as learn about products made to improve the driving experience. A complete list of the winner and nominees is available at: http://car.cnet.com. About CNET CNET (www.cnet.com), a property of CNET Networks, Inc., is dedicated to helping people buy and use personal technology to enhance and enrich their lives. CNET's award winning editorial staff reviews thousands of products each year, providing expert and unbiased advice on what products to buy. The site also offers help and how-to features enhanced with video content that visually shows consumers how to get the most out of technology once they own it. And, with an extensive directory of more than 400,000 products and price comparisons, CNET also gives consumers the most up-to-date and efficient shopping resource on the Web. About CNET Networks, Inc. CNET Networks, Inc. is a worldwide media company and creator of content environments for the interactive age. CNET Networks takes pride in being "a different kind of media company," creating richer, deeper interactive experiences by combining the wisdom and passion of users, marketers and its own expert editors. CNET Networks' leading brands -- such as CNET, GameSpot, MP3.com, Webshots, and ZDNet -- focus on the personal technology, entertainment, and business technology categories. The company has a strong presence in the US, Asia and Europe. |
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