Reviewed on August 24, 2009The Garmin Nuvi 765T packs a number of useful features into an easy-to-use package and its ad-supported traffic updates are quite useful--plus, the ads themselves are quite unobtrusive.TAGS:Garmin Nuvi, Garmin, lane, antenna, traffic, connector, touch screen, direction, Bluetooth
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 September 15, 2006The 2006 Lexus IS 350 uses the highest-quality cabin electronics, and its strong engine and good handling make it a lot of fun to drive. At its relatively low price, it is one of the best values in a luxury sport car we've seen.TAGS:Lexus, radar, car, safety, traffic, camera
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, destination, SUV, North America, road, San Francisco, car
Reviewed on February 22, 2007The 2007 Acura TL Type-S has all the ingredients to combine techno luxury with performance driving for a very attractive sub-$40K luxury sports sedan. Its cabin gadgetry is nearly flawless, but the five-speed automatic mated to the drive-by-wire throttle detracts from the sports car experience.TAGS:Acura, XM Satellite Radio, accident, traffic, satellite, icon
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, destination, mile, road, traffic, car, speakers
Reviewed on January 6, 2009The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is a big family hauler with a few modern features. It shows a good direction for Chevrolet, but hasn't quite caught up with the rest of the world.TAGS:route, destination, SUV, traffic, incident, San Francisco, location
Reviewed on June 25, 2008The 2008 Infiniti M45x offers some of the most cutting-edge cabin tech at a rock-bottom price, compared with the competition. The car is a good luxury cruiser with some performance aspirations.TAGS:traffic, sedan, car, freeway, route, city
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, traffic, lane, route, car, San Jose, 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, car, road, traffic, corner, San Francisco, GPS, electronics
Reviewed on August 6, 2008The 2009 Jaguar XF offers a lot of luxury for the money, with many unique high-tech touches and an exceptional audio system. But it doesn't always deliver on its apparent promise, with a run-of-the-mill suspension and navigation system.TAGS:Jaguar, lane, dial, brake, traffic, car, touch screen, San Francisco, moment, control
Reviewed on September 29, 2008The 2009 Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring is an interesting choice for a budding family, primarily because there's nothing that directly compares to it on the market. Mazda will need to improve the interior quality if the Mazda5 is to really feel like a Grand Tourer.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., route, trip, park, mile, destination, traffic, minute, GPS
Reviewed on February 2, 2007We would have been thrilled with this car two years ago, but the competition has caught up, and in some cases surpassed Acura. A lot of the tech comes straight from the 2005 Acura RL model with little improvement in the interceding two years.TAGS:Acura, traction, road, car, trip, traffic, navigation, entertainment
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, San Francisco, GPS, electronics
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, economy, car, trip, traffic, San Francisco, U.S.
Reviewed on June 1, 2009The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen combines practicality and quick performance with some good cabin tech options, although the lack of a phone system might be a deal breaker.TAGS:Volkswagen, car, traffic, map, SD card, USB port, Apple iPod, hard drive