Driven by data and dreams: Automakers at CES

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LAS VEGAS — Wander the floors of the Consumer Electronics Show, and you'll soon see dozens of tech company booths making space for a larger-than-average class of gadget: cars

Futuristic autos are front and center at CES — and judging by the packed hall for Ford CEO Mark Fields' keynote speech Tuesday, they're here to stay.

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"Automotive manufacturers, suppliers and developers have been coming to CES for years," said Nicole Yelland, a spokeswoman for AutoTrader. But we've reached a turning point because "the car technology that consumers want," like self-driving cars and connected cars, is finally here, she said. "This is the year of car tech, and CES is the only place in the world developments like this are born." Read more...

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