Reviewed on December 11, 2007The cabin electronics and interface for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI's infotainment system are old and have fallen far behind today's standards, but the diesel engine makes the car drive well and get incredible fuel economy for a full-size SUV.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, winery, SUV, sedan, wine, trip, San Francisco
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, Infiniti, detour, lane, traffic, San Jose, car, route, San Francisco, map, Bluetooth
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, road, car, Honda, traffic, corner, electronics, San Francisco, GPS
Reviewed on August 13, 2007The 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited is a well-equipped crossover with some advanced cabin technology and a smooth power train. Aside from some questionable cabin materials, the Highlander is a worthy contender in a competitive segment.TAGS:Toyota, Sunnyvale, destination, route, stop, GPS, San Francisco, address, location, programming, LCD
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 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 October 23, 2008Honda made many positive changes for the 2009 version of the Fit, ending up with a car that features excellent fuel economy and some decent cabin tech.TAGS:Honda Fit, Honda, economy, car, San Francisco, trip, traffic, U.S.
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, San Francisco, GPS, electronics
Reviewed on April 29, 2010Packed with tech, the 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo offers useful and fun features for getting through the city and across country, but it will be an expensive ride.TAGS:BMW, transmission, building, gear, car, North America, San Francisco, 3D
Reviewed on February 6, 2008The 2008 Honda Fit Sport looks good, but falls short of its potential. We want really good mileage and low emissions in exchange for a low-power engine, but the Fit doesn't deliver, and it has no interesting cabin tech.TAGS:Honda Fit, Honda, cabin, car, stereo, San Francisco, speakers
Reviewed on February 27, 2009The 2009 Jetta TDI's engine represents a great balance of driver-friendliness and eco-friendliness. We just wish the rest of the vehicle lived up to its prestige.TAGS:Volkswagen, journey, economy, San Francisco