Reviewed on May 13, 2009The TomTom XL 340 S introduces a few advanced features to TomTom's midrange lineup, while staying well below the premium price bracket.TAGS:TomTom, Garmin, road
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 March 24, 2009The 2009 BMW 335d is an economical performance car with room for four people and cabin electronics that measure up with the latest and greatest.TAGS:BMW, car, road, North America, engine, Apple iPhone
Reviewed on February 25, 2009As a high-performance, luxury sedan, the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V sets a benchmark. It's blisteringly fast and handles extraordinarily well, and offers an excellent set of cabin gadgets.TAGS:Cadillac, Bose, car, turn, road, Apple iPod
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, touch screen, route, road, GPS, programming, menu, hard drive
Reviewed on April 7, 2009The presence of the old iDrive interface makes it hard to recommend this generation of the BMW X5 xDrive35d, and the diesel engine makes it more suitable for open-road conditions than congested city traffic.TAGS:BMW, acceleration, road, engine, North America, car, map, Bluetooth
Reviewed on December 16, 2007With its refined cabin tech, very nice performance, and beautiful design, the 2008 Audi S5 excels in most areas, only being dragged down by poor mileage and unambitious cabin tech.TAGS:car, road, turn, gear
Reviewed on March 12, 2008Despite ease of use and an affordable price tag, the entry-level Magellan RoadMate 1200 portable navigation system suffers from various performance issues.TAGS:Magellan, address, road, GPS, touch screen, SD card, entry, database
Reviewed on February 20, 2009The 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid combines ostentatious luxury with an overt green theme, while offering seating for seven, cargo room, and fuel economy worthy of a V-6.TAGS:Cadillac, lane, SUV, road, car, brand
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, San Francisco, electronics
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, traffic, corner, San Francisco, GPS, electronics
Reviewed on January 22, 2009The 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 is an excellent car for cruising around and listening to music, but it doesn't offer all the latest cabin tech, and some of its veneer of luxury wears thin when exposed to close scrutiny.TAGS:Hyundai, cabin, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, San Francisco, car, road, speakers
Reviewed on June 17, 2009The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door's cabin tech package is good, but not the best in the business. However, its performance and utility sit well above that of your average economy car.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., transmission, climate control, road, digital audio, car
Reviewed on December 8, 2008The 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD tries to strike a balance between comfortable commuter car and weekend sport driver, but leans towards the former. Cutting edge cabin tech increases the comfort level and gives it a practical edge.TAGS:Acura, destination, mile, road, traffic, car, speakers
Reviewed on August 1, 2008The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited makes a valiant effort at incorporating tech but falls short because of poor integration. In everything but fuel economy, it is a practical vehicle.TAGS:Hyundai, road, map
Reviewed on October 7, 2008There's a lot to like about the Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring's performance and cabin accommodations, but the cabin tech, while adequate, is sorely in need of an update.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., suspension, mountain, road, San Francisco
Reviewed on April 16, 2008The 2008 BMW M3 is a tame lion. It's easy to handle among traffic and urban driving, while ferocious on the track or out in the hills. Its cabin electronics are among the best available.TAGS:BMW, gear, turn, car, road, North America
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, traffic, corner, San Francisco, GPS, electronics
Reviewed on May 26, 2009You would be hard-pressed to find a better everyday sports car at the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track's price. Excellent audio features are just icing on the cake.TAGS:Hyundai, brake, suspension, car, road, corner