Reviewed on June 27, 2008The 2009 Nissan GT-R is a technical tour de force, with evidence of brilliance throughout. We would have a hard time with the GT-R as an everyday driver, but it offers fun and exhilaration at heart-stopping levels.TAGS:car, digital music
Reviewed on July 24, 2008The big 2008 Audi A8 L W12 combines high luxury and surprisingly sporty performance. Its tech credentials are anchored by a stellar Bang & Olufsen audio system, and include some innovative driving tech. While quite nice to drive, a chauffeur makes a fine accessory.TAGS:subwoofer, dashboard, car, MP3, audio, DVD
Reviewed on May 4, 2007The BlueAnt Wireless Supertooth Light Bluetooth speakerphone has a lightweight body. It has excellent sound quality, thanks to full duplex speakersTAGS:BlueAnt, Bluetooth, car, caller, speakers, microphone, cell phone, conference
Reviewed on December 16, 2007With its refined cabin tech, very nice performance, and beautiful design, the 2008 Audi S5 excels in most areas, only being dragged down by poor mileage and unambitious cabin tech.TAGS:car, gear, road, turn
Reviewed on December 14, 2007The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG defines luxury and performance, offering usable and high-quality cabin gadgets pushed down the road by a powerful, and thirsty, engine.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, car, camera, video
Reviewed on August 31, 2007The TomTom GO 720 delivers with sleek looks, good performance, and a full set of features that includes a map-sharing function for the most up-to-date maps and a helpful safety tool.TAGS:TomTom, GPS, car, keyboard
Reviewed on May 16, 2007The 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has the practical configuration of a small SUV, along with the low emissions and good fuel economy of a hybrid. Its cabin electronics are up-to-date, although not extraordinary.TAGS:car, hill, battery, run, engine
Reviewed on March 27, 2007We found the 2007 BMW 328xi more at home driving twisty mountain roads than mall parking lots. Its interior quality may tempt drivers looking for a luxury ride, but only sport drivers should consider this car.TAGS:BMW, cabin, car, luxury, North America, LCD
Reviewed on May 30, 2006Easy on the eyes and the pocketbook, user- as well as ecofriendly, the Toyota Camry Hybrid is a fitting front-runner in the new generation of hybrid sedans.TAGS:accident, warranty, car, LCD, battery
Reviewed on June 15, 2007The 2008 Lexus LS 600h is a classy car with all the tech you could ask for, both under the hood and in the cabin. Its hybrid system gives it a better environmental pedigree than its luxury class competitors, and its driving performance is very good.TAGS:Lexus, curb, car, spot, space, camera
Reviewed on February 6, 2008The 2008 Honda Fit Sport looks good, but falls short of its potential. We want really good mileage and low emissions in exchange for a low-power engine, but the Fit doesn't deliver, and it has no interesting cabin tech.TAGS:Honda Fit, car, cabin, stereo, speakers, San Francisco
Reviewed on May 2, 2007Good-looking and one of the most fun cars on the road, the 2007 Mini Cooper S is well-engineered throughout. While we were impressed by the audio and handling, these can be made even better with an optional premium speaker system and a limited slip differential.TAGS:BMW, foot, car, spot, wheel, engine, size
Reviewed on February 21, 2007Despite some very slight performance glitches, the Garmin Zumo 550 is a fantastic navigation system for motorcyclists (and cars), with good Bluetooth integration.TAGS:Garmin, TomTom, motorcycle, mount, helmet, Bluetooth, car, design
Reviewed on September 15, 2006The 2006 Lexus IS 350 uses the highest-quality cabin electronics, and its strong engine and good handling make it a lot of fun to drive. At its relatively low price, it is one of the best values in a luxury sport car we've seen.TAGS:Lexus, car, radar, safety, traffic, camera
Reviewed on January 22, 2007The VR3 VRBCS300W Wireless Back-up Camera is a competitively-priced, easy to install aid for getting some rearward visibility, but don't rely on it for getting into tight parking spots.TAGS:visibility, orientation, wire, holder, Saturn, car, camera, view, port, monitor
Reviewed on May 5, 2008Although we have some minor criticisms, the 2008 BMW 135i is, overall, an excellent car to drive every day or take out on the track. It scores big in performance and cabin tech.TAGS:BMW, brake, acceleration, gear, car, track, chance, engine, North America, road
Reviewed on August 3, 2007The 2008 BMW 535i is a really exceptional car, offering a great driving experience and an impressive array of electronics in the cabin. From its shifter to its live traffic system, its innovative features should make any techie drool.TAGS:BMW, Clear Channel Communications Inc., traffic, car, road, North America, electronics, San Francisco
Reviewed on June 9, 2008The small wagon body style of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and its low emissions power train make it a practical everyday vehicle, but its lack of any good cabin electronics make it a poor tech car.TAGS:Volkswagen, wagon, run, car, start