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2011 Geneva auto show: Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Once you get past the Panamera's ungainly looks, it's a damned capable car. And without the purists' baggage that comes with the 911, it makes an obvious platform for a hybrid. Brian Cooley was at the Panamera S Hybrid's debut in Geneva.

Check out CNET's full coverage of the 2011 Geneva auto show.

2011 Geneva auto show: Lamborghini LP 700-4 Aventador (video)

Lamborghini is about to replace its top-of-the-line Murcielago with a mess of carbon fiber and cabin tech. Brian Cooley takes you through the LP 700-4 Aventador, fresh from its unveiling at Geneva.

(CNET's full coverage of the 2011 Geneva auto show)

CNET Car Tech: 2011 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet

Much to the delight of Smart-car haters, the ForTwo has had a rough go in the U.S. In spite of high gas prices, a challenging economy and generally increased awareness of environment issues, this lean, green, affordable little thing just can't get a grip. Brian Cooley takes you for a drive to check the tech.

(CNET Review of the 2011 Smart ForTwo)

CNET Car Tech: 2011 Toyota Highlander Limited 4x4

Toyota's a conservative company--just notice the bygone nature of the Celica, the Supra, and even the MR2. So it's no surprise that the Highlander doesn't make any waves. Brian Cooley takes you for a drive to check the tech.

And you can read our full review of the Highlander here.

CNET Car Tech: Toyota Prius Plug-in

The Prius is still the monster among hybrid cars, but EVs and newer hybrids have stolen a fair amount of its thunder. Is the Prius Plug-in enough of an innovation to keep Toyota out front as the brand that means high tech power trains? Or is too subtle an evolution? Brian Cooley mulls that over as he takes you for a drive and checks the tech.

CNET Car Tech: 2011 BMW 740i

The 7 Series has always been a member of the resentable class: Capable, yes, but with a pomposity that says "a 5 Series would have been fine, but I want you to fully appreciate the size of my bank or...". But a "740" on the rump indicates a fresh new approach to powering BMW's flagship. Brian Cooley takes you for a drive to check the tech.

CNET's full written review is here.