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This is the future of in-car electronics

The annual Consumer Electronics Show kicks off tomorrow in Las Vegas, in the same massive convention center that held the SEMA show only a few months ago. Almost as many carmakers will come to CES as made the trek to SEMA, with seven major carmakers expected to have show stands and two big suppliers – Visteon and Delphi – showing their latest techno-stuff, too. Here, in alphabetical order so as not to offend anyone, is a preview of what we expect to find in Las Vegas this week.

BMW goes front-wheel drive for the 2-series Active Tourer

BMW's long-held reputation for producing only rear- and four-wheel drive vehicles comes to an end with the the new 2-series Active Tourer, its first-ever front-wheel-drive production model. The cornerstone of BMW's Geneva show stand next month, the 2-series Active Tourer marks a significant turning point for the German automaker, adopting a transverse-mounted engine and standard FWD. It arrives here in early 2015.

2011 Audi A6: Official

Auid reveals the Audi A6 2011 Yesterday we brought you the first official photo of the 2011 Audi A6 which had leaked out ahead of the planned reveal of the new A6 today. Bang on schedule Audi released all the bumph at midnight last night so we thought we ought to update the story, add in the press release and a gallery full of 2011 Audi A6 photo goodness for your perusal. The 2011 Audi A6 is very much a replay of the 2010 A8 – evolution, not revolution – and a very strong Audi family theme going on.