Reviewed on July 7, 2009The 2010 Toyota Prius is a better car than its predecessor, although there are some areas, especially in the cabin, where we would have liked to see more improvement.TAGS:Toyota Prius, accelerator, acceleration, power
Reviewed on November 3, 2009Lexus' new cabin tech suite helps the 2010 RX 450h keep on par with other car tech leaders, but the hybrid power train gives it a greater edge, delivering superior fuel economy and low emissions.TAGS:Lexus, motor, economy, engine, SUV, car, city, vehicle, power
Reviewed on August 28, 2009We like that the HS250h packs a good deal of cabin tech and luxurious refinements, but we wonder if the decidedly average fuel economy is worth the additional complexity of the hybrid drivetrain.TAGS:Lexus, Toyota Prius, economy, controller, power, battery
Reviewed on May 16, 2005As the first luxury SUV hybrid, the Lexus RX 400h makes a good first impression with its power, its fuel efficiency, and its technology.TAGS:Lexus, motor, vehicle, car, power, engine
Reviewed on December 15, 2008Although still a fuel economy champion, the 2008 Toyota Prius is about to be replaced by a new generation that should be better in every way. The car is a great commuter, but wait for the 2010 model.TAGS:Toyota Prius, engine, car, battery, digital music, power
Reviewed on October 31, 2006Denon's AVR-2307CI delivers a strong combination of advanced audio/video features and high-end sound quality at a great price, but its HDMI shortfalls keep it from being a slam-dunk.TAGS:Denon, receiver, HDMI, power
Reviewed on December 11, 2007With its distinctive high-revving rotary engine and comic book exterior styling, the Mazda RX-8 differentiates from the competition. Its cabin tech is badly outdated, but that doesn't stop it from being a blast to drive.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., clutch, traction, engine, run, car, power
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