For Intel (nasdaq: INTC - news - people ), which has for years marched relentlessly down the performance road--constantly boosting the performance of its chips by boosting raw clock speeds and then letting the marketing department brag about it ad nauseum--it's a significant switch in strategy.

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Additional functionality will allow tracking of on-road performance, providing an Experian-like score on driver quality which can be leveraged by insurers.

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In slower driving, the anti-sway bars aren't engaged, allowing for better off-road performance.

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Low-profile performance tires yield outstanding turn-in response, mid-corner grip, and road feel.

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The super-portable JBL OnBeat Micro (below) is battery powered and ideal for road warriors, students or anyone else who wants outstanding performance from a go-anywhere Lightning speaker.

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The McLaren P1 is, essentially, a road car with the performance of a race car that can also drive like a zero-emissions electric vehicle for short distances.

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