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, turn, road, gear
Reviewed on April 16, 2008The 2008 BMW M3 is a tame lion. It's easy to handle among traffic and urban driving, while ferocious on the track or out in the hills. Its cabin electronics are among the best available.TAGS:BMW, gear, turn, car, road, North America, setting
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, car, gear, 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 November 13, 2007The 2008 Acura TL Type-S is very fun to drive, but a number of small issues keep it from being a top performer. To stay on the cutting edge of tech, its cabin electronics need a makeover.TAGS:Acura, car, road, corner, traffic, GPS, electronics, San Francisco
Reviewed on November 13, 2007The 2008 Acura TL Type-S is very fun to drive, but a number of small issues keep it from being a top performer. To stay on the cutting edge of tech, its cabin electronics need a makeover.TAGS:Acura, car, road, corner, traffic, GPS, San Francisco, electronics
Reviewed on June 4, 2007The 2007 Honda S2000 is almost pure sports car, more suited for winding roads than trips to the grocery store or the daily commute. It's a car you will dream about driving while you're stuck in the office, and is best used for recreation.TAGS:cabin, turn, road, ocean, car, corner
Reviewed on January 3, 2008The poor cabin electronics in the 2008 Volkswagen R32 keep it from being a great tech car, but its drivetrain tech makes up somewhat for that lost ground. However, there are many good sport sedans that come in around the same price.TAGS:Volkswagen, grocery, gear, beverage, car, road
Reviewed on April 14, 2008The 2008 Audi R8 is a serious blast to drive on the right roads and would be incredible on the track, but we recommend going with the manual transmission to make it more drivable in everyday circumstances. The cabin electronics work well enough but aren't cutting edge.TAGS:transmission, BMW, car, corner, road, little
Reviewed on April 17, 2007The 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 represents the best that the German automaker has to offer. With a premium version of the COMAND system, adaptive cruise control, Night View assist, and an arsenal of other performance and safety technologies, it very nearly justifies its six-figure price tag.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, road, course, car, monitor, idea, camera
Reviewed on March 22, 2007The rugged little 2007 Suzuki SX4 makes sense for outdoors types prone to get stuck in the mud with other bargain basement cars. But don't expect much in the way of on-road infotainment.TAGS:auto show, road, car, production
Reviewed on April 12, 2007Although it's an SUV, the 2007 BMW X5 is for people who appreciate performance. Everything about the car is rock solid, from its cabin tech to its handling, and we would feel as comfortable driving it on windy mountain roads as we would over icy terrain.TAGS:BMW, SUV, wine, car, road, North America, San Francisco
Reviewed on February 2, 2007We would have been thrilled with this car two years ago, but the competition has caught up, and in some cases surpassed Acura. A lot of the tech comes straight from the 2005 Acura RL model with little improvement in the interceding two years.TAGS:Acura, climate control, traction, car, trip, traffic, road, navigation, entertainment
Reviewed on August 23, 2007The 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo is a performance powerhouse but a cabin-tech laggard, and while its off-road credentials are unquestioned, it is unlikely they will ever be used. This is one $100,000 mall crawler that owes more to its badge cache than the quality of its interior amenities.TAGS:route, road, car, entertainment, console
Reviewed on February 7, 2007The 2007 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart falls short as a sport-tuned sedan, and its cabin electronics are a mixed bag. We love its efficient engine, and its stereo is fun for blasting loud rock and roll. But torque steer and lack of refinement bring it down.TAGS:Mitsubishi Corp., winery, Compaq Evo, concept car, car, road, course, traffic, event
Reviewed on March 3, 2008The 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI is a blast on the right kinds of roads, but gets tiresome on the daily commute. Music fans will be disappointed with the stereo.TAGS:turn, car, wheel, Sharp Corp., run, road
Reviewed on August 7, 2007The 2008 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro is a unique sports car that can be pushed hard with little effort. It doesn't neglect the tech side of things, however, offering premium audio, navigation, and hands-free phone support.TAGS:car, corner, road, track
Reviewed on January 28, 2008The 2008 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Limited makes for a good car in a variety of driving conditions, but its cabin tech tops out at a decent navigation system, with only a passable stereo.TAGS:coast, mile, road, minute, destination, GPS, car, San Francisco
Reviewed on August 7, 2007The 2008 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro is a unique sports car that can be pushed hard with little effort. It doesn't neglect the tech side of things, however, offering premium audio, navigation, and hands-free phone support.TAGS:car, corner, road, track
Reviewed on March 19, 2007The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 combines performance, technology, and luxury in respective measure, although it struggles to justify its $100,000 price tag.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, suspension, car, road, San Francisco