Reviewed on November 7, 2007The restyled 2008 Honda Accord EX-L looks good and offers a very comfortable drive. It works well as a commuter and family car, and its low emissions make it an environmentally conscious choice, but don't expect the most cutting-edge cabin tech.TAGS:Honda Accord, Honda, Acura, car, gas, sedan, run, course
Reviewed on March 3, 2008The 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI is a blast on the right kinds of roads, but gets tiresome on the daily commute. Music fans will be disappointed with the stereo.TAGS:Subaru, turn, car, road, Sharp Corp., run
Reviewed on July 10, 2008Although the 2008 Pontiac G8 GT is a good-looking and powerful car, it doesn't show any remarkable tech. It does give a lot of boost for the buck, but a thirsty engine exacts an ongoing price.TAGS:Pontiac, run, transmission, car, engine
Reviewed on January 4, 2008The 2008 Nissan Rogue doesn't rate highly as a tech car due to its lack of any major cabin gadgets, but we like its general usability and its continuously variable transmission.TAGS:Nissan, gear, transmission, Lexus, engine, car, run
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 Its cabin tech is badly outdated, but that doesn't stop it from being a blast to drive.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., clutch, traction, coupe, engine, run, car, power
Reviewed on June 9, 2008The small wagon body style of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and its low emissions power train make it a practical everyday vehicle, but its lack of any good cabin electronics make it a poor tech car.TAGS:Volkswagen, wagon, sedan, car, run, start
Reviewed on July 11, 2007The 2008 Subaru Outback XT is a good all-around package, combining useful cabin tech with decent performance and admirable fuel economy from its advanced engine-management system.TAGS:Subaru Outback, Subaru, traction, cabin, Sharp Corp., car, run, response
Reviewed on December 10, 2008As a tech car, the 2009 Subaru Impreza GT rates very poorly, offering few modern conveniences, but the all-wheel-drive system will give peace of mind in slippery weather.TAGS:Subaru, transmission, shift, car, run
Reviewed on July 11, 2007The 2008 Subaru Outback XT is a good all-around package, combining useful cabin tech with decent performance and admirable fuel economy from its advanced engine-management system.TAGS:Subaru Outback, Subaru, cabin, traction, Sharp Corp., car, run, response
Reviewed on July 11, 2007The 2008 Subaru Outback XT is a good all-around package, combining useful cabin tech with decent performance and admirable fuel economy from its advanced engine-management system.TAGS:Subaru Outback, Subaru, cabin, traction, Sharp Corp., car, run, response
Reviewed on January 4, 2008The 2008 Nissan Rogue doesn't rate highly as a tech car due to its lack of any major cabin gadgets, but we like its general usability and its continuously variable transmission.TAGS:Nissan, gear, transmission, Lexus, car, run, engine
Reviewed on August 8, 2008The 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid provides the most power, utility, and economy available today. It makes a good choice if you need to haul people, cargo, and trailers, but it comes up a little short in its cabin tech.TAGS:General Motors, pedal, acceleration, gas, engine, vehicle, run, battery, animation, car
Reviewed on November 7, 2007The restyled 2008 Honda Accord EX-L looks good and offers a very comfortable drive. It works well as a commuter and family car, and its low emissions make it an environmentally conscious choice, but don't expect the most cutting-edge cabin tech.TAGS:Honda Accord, Honda, Acura, sedan, gas, car, run, course
Reviewed on July 11, 2007The 2008 Subaru Outback XT is a good all-around package, combining useful cabin tech with decent performance and admirable fuel economy from its advanced engine-management system.TAGS:Subaru Outback, Subaru, traction, cabin, Sharp Corp., car, run, response
Reviewed on November 30, 2007The 2008 Mazda Tribute HEV Touring has none of the cabin tech we like to see--you will have to get the Grand Touring version for those options. But it is a very practical car, with good interior space and low mileage.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., Mercury Mariner, acceleration, car, engine, Ford, run, dashboard, power, battery
Reviewed on July 11, 2007The 2008 Subaru Outback XT is a good all-around package, combining useful cabin tech with decent performance and admirable fuel economy from its advanced engine-management system.TAGS:Subaru Outback, Subaru, traction, cabin, Sharp Corp., car, run, response
Reviewed on January 4, 2008The 2008 Nissan Rogue doesn't rate highly as a tech car due to its lack of any major cabin gadgets, but we like its general usability and its continuously variable transmission.TAGS:Nissan, gear, transmission, Lexus, car, run, engine