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 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, cabin, car, stereo, speakers, San Francisco
Reviewed on March 23, 2007While the new Lancer GTS boasts amenities not seen on other cars in its class, a powerful engine isn't one of them. But if rally car looks, nice tech options, and a booming stereo are more your speed, this Mitsubishi is an excellent choice.TAGS:Mitsubishi Corp., car, San Francisco, music, hard drive
Reviewed on February 5, 2008The 2008 Infiniti G35 is comfortable in a commute and fun for sport driving, while its cabin tech options are on the leading edge, offering rich navigation, good music options, and Bluetooth cell phone integration.TAGS:Infiniti G35, detour, lane, traffic, route, car, San Jose, San Francisco, Bluetooth, map
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 November 27, 2007The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 Cabriolet, while very enjoyable to drive, suffers from older cabin electronics. It has more than enough power and good performance characteristics, but for this kind of money, we would get something more up-to-date.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, route, argument, car, city, knowledge, San Francisco
Reviewed on April 13, 2007While we found the 2007 Honda Accord very enjoyable to drive, it fell short on a couple of key areas, most noticeably in its stereo system.TAGS:Tiburon, intersection, San Francisco, car
Reviewed on March 5, 2007The 2007 Chrysler Town & Country does what minivans are supposed to do--carry people and cargo from point A to point B--but it's unlikely the driver will enjoy the trip, as the car's cabin gadgets are merely functional.TAGS:Chrysler, soda, cabin, floor, traffic, car, course, San Francisco
Reviewed on May 25, 2007Although we aren't crazy about the exterior of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR, we give it credit for making a strong statement. The car is meant for cruising, not for speed, and although it has a full range of tech gear, we don't find OnStar as convenient as onboard systems.TAGS:OnStar, GPS navigation, navigation, operator, direction, GPS, car, radio, San Francisco
Reviewed on March 7, 2007With its stylish exterior and interior design and a wealth of useful tech features, the 2007 Honda CR-V is a positive evolution for the popular urban SUV. If you're into digital audio, just make sure you bring your iPod.TAGS:dog, passenger, SUV, car, San Francisco
Reviewed on February 20, 2008The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, while very inexpensive, doesn't get much value from its hybrid system, and its cabin tech is only a little better than average.TAGS:wine, economy, hill, Saturn, mile, San Francisco, San Jose, car, California
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 27, 2008Although we enjoy the driving characteristics of the 2008 Honda Element SC, the lack of cabin gadgets is a big disappointment.TAGS:clutch, hill, transmission, car, manual, electronics, San Francisco
Reviewed on February 5, 2008The 2008 Infiniti G35 is comfortable in a commute and fun for sport driving, while its cabin tech options are on the leading edge, offering rich navigation, good music options, and Bluetooth cell phone integration.TAGS:Infiniti G35, detour, lane, route, traffic, car, San Jose, Bluetooth, San Francisco, map
Reviewed on March 19, 2008Fun and practical to drive, the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe is sporty and looks good. Its navigation system, while basic, gets the job done, and it has added features such as Bluetooth cell phone integration.TAGS:route, freeway, mile, Houston, street, traffic, car, San Francisco, knowledge
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
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, destination, minute, road, car, GPS, San Francisco
Reviewed on February 5, 2008The 2008 Infiniti G35 is comfortable in a commute and fun for sport driving, while its cabin tech options are on the leading edge, offering rich navigation, good music options, and Bluetooth cell phone integration.TAGS:Infiniti G35, detour, lane, traffic, route, car, San Jose, Bluetooth, San Francisco, map