Reviewed on August 5, 2010The 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is an absolute blast to drive, but tech options lag behind the pack.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., cabin, road, gear, car, turn, engine
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 X5, BMW, acceleration, road, engine, North America, map, car, Bluetooth
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 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, truck, SUV, road, General Motors, car, brand
Reviewed on June 18, 2009A good city car and an economical cruiser, 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible's soft top makes it a fun open-air ride, but use the money you would have spent on the automatic transmission option for manual transmission lessons.TAGS:Mini Cooper, transmission, car, road
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 CX-9, Mazda Motor Corp., suspension, mountain, road, San Francisco
Reviewed on April 20, 2009Urban dwellers will love the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Limited's great fuel economy and awesome Sync-based tech package, but freeway commuters will find its high-speed manners unsettling.TAGS:Ford, road, song, music
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, Hyundai Genesis, cabin, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, car, San Francisco, road, speakers
Reviewed on March 9, 2009Audi has some fine cabin tech waiting in the wings, but it's not available on the 2009 Audi A3. Still, the car offers an excellent driving experience and the practical configuration of a small wagon.TAGS:Audi A3, Audi, cabin, stack, transmission, car, road, console, Apple iPod, MP3, CD
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 TL, Acura, destination, road, mile, traffic, car, speakers
Reviewed on November 4, 2008The 2009 Audi A4 features impressive handling and a luxury interior, but it comes at a luxury price.TAGS:Audi, Audi A4, turn, car, road
Reviewed on August 20, 2009An excellent car for weekend sport driving, the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart loses it luster when stuck in traffic. Optional cabin electronics are of surprisingly good quality.TAGS:Mitsubishi Lancer, Compaq Evo, Mitsubishi Corp., transmission, road, car, engine
Reviewed on March 23, 2009Nissan gives the 2009 Maxima a serious performance treatment, making the car fun to drive while offering practical cabin technology in this comfortable sedan.TAGS:Nissan, Infiniti, cabin, sedan, car, turn, road, brand, LCD, Apple iPod
Reviewed on May 5, 2008Although we have some minor criticisms, the 2008 BMW 135i is, overall, an excellent car to drive every day or take out on the track. It scores big in performance and cabin tech.TAGS:BMW, coupe, brake, acceleration, gear, track, car, engine, North America, chance, road
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 TL, Acura, car, road, Honda, traffic, corner, GPS, electronics, San Francisco
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, entry, SD card, touch screen, handheld, database