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, brand
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, run, car, start
Reviewed on July 7, 2004The Triax Elite was designed for serious runners, and it shows. It's a great buy if you're training for a marathon.TAGS:Nike Inc., watch, workout, training, GPS, run, PC
Reviewed on February 15, 2007We come down on the side of appreciating the 2007 Audi A3's rowdy behavior off the line, although some people won't. The A3 is a great car by itself, but optional cabin electronics aren't as useful as they could be.TAGS:Audi A3, car, traction, run, shift, transmission, S3 Inc.
Reviewed on July 23, 2007Except for fuel economy, the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX works well as an all-purpose car. But if you want something more tightly tuned, wait for the STi version.TAGS:BMW, run, car, dashboard, LCD
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:Acura, gas, car, run, course
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:transmission, car, shift, run
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:turn, road, car, run, Sharp Corp.
Reviewed on March 29, 2007Without many of the options our test car came loaded with, the 2007 Volkswagen GTI represents a very sporty car for a great price. But the added expense and the inferior cabin electronics drag the car down.TAGS:Volkswagen, Audi A3, Car Tech, car, run
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:gear, Lexus, car, run, engine
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, car, run, power
Reviewed on September 6, 2007The 2008 Saturn Vue XR is a stylish performer with some advanced optional cabin technology, including an intuitive touch-screen navigation and music system.TAGS:Saturn, horsepower, BMW, car, run
Reviewed on May 16, 2007The 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid has the practical configuration of a small SUV, along with the low emissions and good fuel economy of a hybrid. Its cabin electronics are up-to-date, although not extraordinary.TAGS:hill, car, battery, engine, 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: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:cabin, traction, Sharp Corp., car, run, response
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:pedal, acceleration, gas, engine, vehicle, run, battery, animation, car