Reviewed on December 1, 2008A two-seater, the 2009 Nissan 370Z works best as a weekend sport driver and track day car, or, with the cabin tech package, a grand tourer good for short road trips.TAGS:car, Los Angeles, engine, California, CD
Reviewed on April 16, 2007Honda's reputation for practical economy is shown in the Civic Hybrid, well-built and simply designed to sip fuel. Interior tech options are usefully done, making this Honda a great commuter sedan.TAGS:Los Angeles, Toyota Prius, route, San Francisco
Reviewed on February 9, 2007With a comfortable cabin (albeit with some uninspiring tech), solid performance, and an astonishingly economical drivetrain, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec is an impressive newcomer to the luxury sedan segment.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, tank, Los Angeles, mile, San Francisco, economy, engine
Reviewed on May 9, 2007The 2007 Suzuki XL7 is functional but boring, with lots of features that don't really distinguish it from other cars. Its tech offerings are adequate for a modern car, with a couple of superior components.TAGS:Los Angeles, car, stop
Reviewed on November 20, 2007We failed to find much that was special about our 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and even with few options, it was expensive. Its hybrid system is its best feature, justifying most of the price. The Limited model is nicer in every way and can be optioned with navigation and a better stereo.TAGS:Los Angeles auto show, hill, energy, entertainment, Los Angeles, car, LCD, battery
Reviewed on December 2, 2008At the end of its model cycle, cabin tech in the 2008 Lexus RX 400h isn't cutting-edge, but the drivetrain still delivers impressive mileage by today's standards.TAGS:Lexus, motor, car, Los Angeles, city, MP3
Reviewed on June 23, 2008The 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT lacks the cabin tech for modern entertainment and information. But its saving grace is the usable interior space and the good fuel economy.TAGS:Pontiac, OnStar, car, Los Angeles, subwoofer, engine, direction, MP3