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The 2012 Bentley Continental GT’s performance gear, including all-wheel drive, transmission, and suspension, works sublimely together to deliver an excellent driving experience, but tech-focused drivers will find the cabin electronics subpar for the car’s class.

The Mulsanne needs a better descriptor than “luxury”; maybe call it HD luxury, or giga-luxury. However, the Mulsanne has wheels for a reason. The massive torque moves its 3 tons almost effortlessly.

With its power and high-tech handling, the 2013 BMW M5’s potential feels wasted on public roads, yet its driver-assistance and cabin-tech systems are the best in the business for road trips and daily commutes.

The 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster looks like a million bucks and snakes through corners with near-perfect manners. It serves as a fine showpiece, but a balky transmission and poor cabin electronics hurt its everyday drivability.

The 2013 Ford Mustang GT looks very cool and churns out tons of power, yet its reasonable fuel economy, easy driving manners, and useful cabin tech make it a fun daily driver.

The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S combines technology and traditional sports car principles to deliver an excellent driving experience.

Performance tech in the 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe lets it be a luxury cruiser and a nimble sports car, while the cabin electronics give drivers unparalleled levels of help and entertainment.

Given the 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport’s $129,000 price tag and small cabin, it is a niche car for early adopters. But the bottom line is that this car has the most technically advanced powertrain in a production car today, with greater range and speed than any other electric car on the market.

The 2013 Audi S5 demonstrates an excellent array of tech both in the cabin and under the hood, making it one of the most enjoyable all-around driving cars available.

For its 2013 model year, Lexus gave the GS 350 a fierce look and performance options that make it one of the best-handling Lexus models, and let it begin to approach the sport levels achieved by the German competition.

If it weren’t for the poor fuel economy, the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe would work well as both a weekend racer and a daily commute car, combining exceptional sport performance with practical cabin tech.

With its robust technology roster, the 2012 BMW 650i makes for a very enjoyable and comfortable car to drive, while providing the latest in convenience.