Top Ten High-Tech Cars

Car companies around the world are in a tight competition to produce the most technologically advanced vehicles on the market, and every year it seems like great new technology is being unveiled. Regardless of what you prefer to drive, you can find a car that meets your needs in every way, from the sound system to the safety features. Here are ten of the best high-tech cars on the market today, with an explanation of what makes them so special.

1. Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Coupe

Mercedes knows how to put out a great-looking car that allows you to ride in comfort and style, and their 2009 line is loaded with innovative electronic features that can make your driving experience even more pleasant. The CLS550 Coupe, for example, comes equipped with ESP (Electronic Stability Program) technology, which helps drivers navigate hazardous roads. The car's electronic sensors detect subtle changes in your steering and in the road conditions, and automatically apply the brakes to help you correct the situation. If that isn't a high-tech car, I don't know what is!

2. BMW X3 3.0si

Most of the high-tech cars on the market come in small packages, but this isn't the case with the BMW X3 3.0si. This SUV comes with Park Distance Control, which uses sensors to determine how close the car is to other objects in its path. Four sensors in the rear and four in front help you park safely regardless of tight spaces or inconsiderately parked drivers; the sensors emit a beeping sound that becomes more rapid as you approach other objects.

3. Lincoln Navigator

Also in the SUV class, the Lincoln Navigator has a few high-tech devices of its own. Ranking high on the list is AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control. This powerful system helps to keep your SUV from rolling, sliding, skidding or spinning on the road by detecting subtle changes in the way the car is handled. When it detects the possibility of rollover, the system kicks in to help stabilize the car.

4. Acura TSX