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, economy, San Francisco, engine
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, Los Angeles, car, entertainment, LCD, battery
February 19, 2008It would seem that the 24-7 Hollywood gossip machine couldn't get any more invasive, but live Webcams are adding a whole new dimension to celebrity tracking.Smile, you're on a bar WebcamTAGS:webcam, celebrity, Britney Spears, Los Angeles, crew, restaurant, camera, TV, video
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, stop, car