Reviewed on March 12, 2007The impressively equipped Pioneer Avic-D3 offers an array of advanced navigation and media playback functions, but the system's poor hardware design limits its usability.TAGS:destination, Pioneer Electronics, route, touch screen, road
Reviewed on October 15, 2008The 2009 Honda CR-V EX-L's small size and Civic-like handling make it a great choice for city dwellers who occasionally need to haul things--or people. While the cabin tech is impressive, a few more features, such as Bluetooth or iPod connectivity, would make it a home run.TAGS:Honda CR-V, Honda, destination, XM Satellite Radio, radio, voice, button, CD
Reviewed on November 2, 2010The TomTom XL 350 and XXL 550 series of GPS devices represent a marked improvement over the previous generation, keeping its great form factor while streamlining its software.TAGS:TomTom, vehicle, destination, Garmin, map, 2D
Reviewed on May 21, 2007The Panasonic Strada CN-NVD905U is a stylish, user-friendly entrant to the in-dash navigation market. It delivers decent GPS navigation and media playback, but doesn't raise the bar in either department.TAGS:destination, Panasonic, route, touch screen, road, programming, GPS, menu, hard drive
Reviewed on November 2, 2010The TomTom XL 350 and XXL 550 series of GPS devices represent a marked improvement over the previous generation, keeping its great form factor while streamlining its software.TAGS:TomTom, destination, Garmin, vehicle, map, 2D
Reviewed on November 2, 2010The TomTom XL 350 and XXL 550 series of GPS devices represent a marked improvement over the previous generation, keeping its great form factor while streamlining its software.TAGS:TomTom, vehicle, Garmin, destination, 2D, map
Reviewed on November 2, 2010The TomTom XL 350 and XXL 550 series of GPS devices represent a marked improvement over the previous generation, keeping its great form factor while streamlining its software.TAGS:TomTom, destination, vehicle, Garmin, map, 2D
Reviewed on April 7, 2008With its fantastic performance, the 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet works best as a track car or a weekend cruiser on mountain roads with the top down. Its mediocre cabin electronics reduce its comfort and convenience for everyday driving.TAGS:Porsche, destination, cursor, map, road, location, San Francisco
Reviewed on August 13, 2007The 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited is a well-equipped crossover with some advanced cabin technology and a smooth power train. Aside from some questionable cabin materials, the Highlander is a worthy contender in a competitive segment.TAGS:Toyota, Sunnyvale, destination, route, stop, San Francisco, GPS, address, programming, location, LCD
Reviewed on June 18, 2008For point A to point B usefulness, a Honda is never a bad choice when the budget demands practicality. The 2008 Civic EX-L with navigation offers quite a bit for the money.TAGS:Honda Civic, Honda, destination, stop, mile, touch screen, car, minute
Reviewed on July 28, 2009If you can figure out the bizarre interface for the electronics in the 2010 Volvo XC60, it can be a pretty satisfying car to drive, but you will end up paying for it at the pump.TAGS:Volvo, wagon, transmission, guidance, destination, car, electronics, button
Reviewed on December 4, 2008A really beautiful sedan, the 2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 Sport returns decent fuel economy and a comfortable ride, but the cutting-edge cabin tech has a few faults, and the car is pricey.TAGS:Volkswagen, freeway, destination, car, wagon, route
Reviewed on September 29, 2008The 2009 Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring is an interesting choice for a budding family, primarily because there's nothing that directly compares to it on the market. Mazda will need to improve the interior quality if the Mazda5 is to really feel like a Grand Tourer.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., route, trip, park, mile, destination, traffic, minute, GPS
Reviewed on November 2, 2010The TomTom XL 350 and XXL 550 series of GPS devices represent a marked improvement over the previous generation, keeping its great form factor while streamlining its software.TAGS:TomTom, Garmin, vehicle, destination, map, 2D
Reviewed on July 30, 2007The 2008 Subaru Tribeca is enjoyable to drive, and incorporates a few good tech features. However, it also has some real flaws, which could affect your long-term satisfaction with the car.TAGS:Subaru, destination, map, SUV, street, engine, car
Reviewed on August 19, 2008The 2008 BMW M6 is a car that can only really be appreciated on the track. Its cabin electronics make it suitable for everyday driving, but its fuel economy keeps it from being practical.TAGS:BMW, coupe, destination, navigation, traffic, North America, car, minute, direction
Reviewed on March 2, 2010The TomTom Ease succeeds in being a good low-cost GPS device for first-time navigators, and its small size and good battery life make it easy to toss into a bag and keep handy.TAGS:TomTom, shell, map, destination, GPS, dashboard