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, road, car, San Francisco, speakers
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, road, car, traffic, corner, San Francisco, GPS, electronics
Reviewed on April 12, 2007Although it's an SUV, the 2007 BMW X5 is for people who appreciate performance. Everything about the car is rock solid, from its cabin tech to its handling, and we would feel as comfortable driving it on windy mountain roads as we would over icy terrain.TAGS:BMW, SUV, car, wine, San Francisco, road, North America
Reviewed on March 6, 2009The 2009 Toyota Venza AWD V-6 combines aspects of a large sedan and an SUV on the outside, while combining an excellent cabin tech package with a high-quality interior on the inside.TAGS:sedan, cabin, vehicle, road, San Francisco, backup, camera
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, electronics, San Francisco, GPS
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 March 19, 2007The 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 combines performance, technology, and luxury in respective measure, although it struggles to justify its $100,000 price tag.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, suspension, car, road, San Francisco
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:destination, cursor, map, dashboard, road, location, San Francisco
Reviewed on June 16, 2008The 2009 Toyota Corolla is your classic commuter, good on fuel economy and reasonably comfortable. But its cabin tech isn't particularly impressive and doesn't go out of its way to work with personal electronics.TAGS:Lexus, destination, car, route, GPS, road, location, San Francisco
Reviewed on January 28, 2008The 2008 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Limited makes for a good car in a variety of driving conditions, but its cabin tech tops out at a decent navigation system, with only a passable stereo.TAGS:coast, mile, destination, minute, road, car, GPS, San Francisco
Reviewed on July 15, 2008The design of the 2008 BMW X6 might be polarizing, although we have yet to meet someone who loves it, and it will take that kind of love to fork over the money for one. Although it has excellent cabin electronics and superior handling, it is far from a practical car.TAGS:BMW, detour, traffic, arrow, XM Satellite Radio, route, SUV, destination, North America, road, car, San Francisco
Reviewed on August 1, 2007The 2008 Buick Enclave is a little too bulky for our tastes, and we weren't terribly impressed with the driving experience. But the navigation and entertainment module is worth the price of the option.TAGS:route, SUV, GPS, road, San Francisco, location
Reviewed on August 28, 2007The 2007 Honda Element SC doesn't have enough cabin gadgets to be considered a tech car, but it is very practical. It takes little skill to drive, and it can hold a lot of gear.TAGS:coast, car, road, view, San Francisco
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, GPS, San Francisco, electronics
Reviewed on August 1, 2007The 2008 Buick Enclave is a little too bulky for our tastes, and we weren't terribly impressed with the driving experience. But the navigation and entertainment module is worth the price of the option.TAGS:SUV, route, GPS, road, San Francisco, location
Reviewed on August 1, 2007The 2008 Buick Enclave is a little too bulky for our tastes, and we weren't terribly impressed with the driving experience. But the navigation and entertainment module is worth the price of the option.TAGS:SUV, route, GPS, road, San Francisco, location
Reviewed on February 5, 2008The 2008 Infiniti G35 is comfortable in a commute and fun for sport driving, while its cabin tech options are on the leading edge, offering rich navigation, good music options, and Bluetooth cell phone integration.TAGS:Infiniti G35, detour, lane, traffic, car, route, San Jose, San Francisco, road, map, Bluetooth
Reviewed on January 26, 2006Within its limits, TrafficGauge works very well and provides useful information for commuters, as long as they live in a market served by the company.TAGS:traffic, region, Seattle, San Francisco, road, LCD, radio