While it's important to emphasize the word "car" in Car of the Year, we can't forget the "of the Year" part. Cars are better today than ever. Quality is up. Power is up. Efficiency is up. Safety is up. Today's cars also are more high-tech than ever. Direct injection, turbocharging, variable camshaft timing, and lightweight materials aren't just for exotic, high-performance cars. What were formerly cutting-edge technologies are finding their way into the most mainstream, utilitarian vehicles.
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