Reviewed on October 23, 2008Honda made many positive changes for the 2009 version of the Fit, ending up with a car that features excellent fuel economy and some decent cabin tech.TAGS:Honda Fit, economy, car, trip, San Francisco, traffic, U.S.
Reviewed on February 27, 2009The 2009 Jetta TDI's engine represents a great balance of driver-friendliness and eco-friendliness. We just wish the rest of the vehicle lived up to its prestige.TAGS:Volkswagen, journey, economy, San Francisco
Reviewed on February 11, 2009While the 2010 Honda Insight EX with navigation may not be as mileage-friendly as the Prius, it represents a much better value and is more fun to drive.TAGS:Toyota Prius, economy, vehicle, engine
Reviewed on December 5, 2006You may not feel compelled to live in it for a week as seen on TV, but the 2007 Sentra 2.0 SL is a solid value and makes good use of technology for efficiency, utility, and entertainment.TAGS:car, economy, Bluetooth, language, cell phone, CD
Reviewed on August 29, 2008The 2009 Honda Pilot EX-L is a solidly built SUV, but it feels underpowered for its size. Technophiles will want to step up to the Touring trim level or look elsewhere.TAGS:cabin, economy, 360-degree, city, SUV, San Francisco, backup, CD, camera
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 September 11, 2008The 2008 BMW M3 Convertible delivers an exceptional driving experience. The M3's double-clutch transmission and cabin tech are first rate, but options quickly jack up the base price.TAGS:BMW, transmission, gear, economy, North America, car, city
Reviewed on June 14, 2005The Highlander Hybrid delivers efficient power and drives better than the average SUV, but it skimps on dashboard gadgets.TAGS:motor, SUV, Toyota Prius, Lexus, economy, touch screen, engine, LCD
Reviewed on August 18, 2008While it is a good training tool to help motorists to drive more efficiently, the PLX Kiwi will not miraculously boost your fuel economy.TAGS:acceleration, vehicle, economy, training, port, car, animation, monitor
Reviewed on October 24, 2008The 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid is the best value in a full-size hybrid tech-loaded SUV and will save plenty of money at the pump if you need a vehicle of this size.TAGS:SUV, economy, engine, power, San Francisco
Reviewed on May 11, 2005Ford's 2005 Escape Hybrid, the first hybrid SUV, drives off with a winning combo of power and good fuel economy, but be prepared to pay a premium.TAGS:Toyota Prius, SUV, motor, engine, economy, road, battery
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, San Francisco, Saturn, mile, car, California