Reviewed on June 17, 2009The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-door's cabin tech package is good, but not the best in the business. However, its performance and utility sit well above that of your average economy car.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., climate control, transmission, digital audio, road, car
Reviewed on June 18, 2009A good city car and an economical cruiser, 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible's soft top makes it a fun open-air ride, but use the money you would have spent on the automatic transmission option for manual transmission lessons.TAGS:transmission, road, car
Reviewed on September 11, 2008The 2008 BMW M3 Convertible delivers an exceptional driving experience. The M3's double-clutch transmission and cabin tech are first rate, but options quickly jack up the base price.TAGS:BMW, transmission, gear, economy, North America, car, city
Reviewed on September 10, 2008Former VW GTI owners who need more space for a family will absolutely love the performance of the Volkswagen Tiguan S, but those looking for high-tech options will want to look further upmarket.TAGS:Volkswagen, transmission, mountain, vehicle
Reviewed on June 23, 2009A good camping or ski vehicle, buyers interested in the 2009 Land Rover LR2 might want to hold off for a model update, which should improve the cabin tech substantially.TAGS:Jaguar, Alpine, transmission, road, wheel, car
Reviewed on April 30, 2009Although the 2009 BMW 650i Convertible makes for a good luxury cruiser and sport driver, with practical cabin tech, we would wait for the next model update, which promises a better design and new navigation system.TAGS:BMW, suspension, transmission, car, North America, console, cell phone, Apple iPod
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 April 9, 2009Equally appealing to geeks and gearheads, the 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe combines an athletic presence with a high level of performance and a complete cabin tech package to make a vehicle that's attractive from almost every angle.TAGS:cabin, athlete, transmission, turn, vehicle, engine
Reviewed on September 16, 2008Although a little expensive for a boy racer, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR combines impressive performance and cabin tech, making a car that is extremely fun to drive.TAGS:Compaq Evo, Mitsubishi Corp., rev, car, transmission, engine, hard drive
Reviewed on March 9, 2009Audi has some fine cabin tech waiting in the wings, but it's not available on the 2009 Audi A3. Still, the car offers an excellent driving experience and the practical configuration of a small wagon.TAGS:Audi A3, stack, transmission, cabin, car, road, console, Apple iPod, MP3, CD
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 February 6, 2009The 2009 Audi S8 is a very powerful big sedan with some excellent handling features, but it doesn't offer all of the latest in-dash gizmos, and you trade a luxury ride for performance.TAGS:car, transmission, engine, traffic, Apple iPhone, music
Reviewed on April 20, 2007The 2007 Nissan Versa S is a car for those who are happy to get from A to B without GPS or MP3s. For better fuel economy and a more enjoyable all-around drive, we highly recommend the manual transmission.TAGS:transmission, gear, stereo, car, transportation, entertainment, MP3, CD
Reviewed on October 31, 2007Besides the lack of Bluetooth, the 2008 Cadillac CTS offers the most advanced digital music options and navigation we've seen in a car. Its performance character makes it fun to drive hard and perfectly suitable for a daily commute.TAGS:Cadillac, transmission, turn, gear, car, track, cell phone
Reviewed on April 14, 2008The 2008 Audi R8 is a serious blast to drive on the right roads and would be incredible on the track, but we recommend going with the manual transmission to make it more drivable in everyday circumstances. The cabin electronics work well enough but aren't cutting edge.TAGS:transmission, BMW, car, corner, road, little
Reviewed on July 3, 2008Although none of its cabin tech is over the top, the 2009 Acura TSX offers a complete roster of useful in-dash gadgets. Its enjoyable driving characteristics make it a great driver in a variety of situations, from commute traffic to road trips.TAGS:Acura, Santa Cruz, weather, sky, car, sun, transmission, gear, traffic, California, San Francisco, Bluetooth
Reviewed on February 27, 2008Although we enjoy the driving characteristics of the 2008 Honda Element SC, the lack of cabin gadgets is a big disappointment.TAGS:clutch, hill, transmission, car, manual, San Francisco, electronics
Reviewed on April 20, 2009If you want and can afford an Aston Martin DB9, you will probably get one, no matter what anyone else says. But it's nice to know that the cabin electronics are modern enough for cell phones and iPods.TAGS:dashboard, cabin, traction, transmission, digital audio, corner, car, radio, Apple iPod
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 14, 2005The RX-8's video game looks and rotary engine give it a technology edge, but its lack of cabin gadgets keeps the focus on driving.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., engine, transmission, video game, video