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 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 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, car, turn, gear, track, cell phone
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, CD, MP3
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, electronics, San Francisco
Reviewed on April 9, 2008The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta offers a lot of good driving gear and a comfortable cabin for a low price in an attractive package. However, its cabin tech options are generally lacking.TAGS:Volkswagen, lane, transmission, car, engine, turn
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:run, car, traction, S3 Inc., transmission, shift
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., transmission, engine, video game, video
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, car, turn, gear, track, cell phone
Reviewed on July 25, 2005Solid performance marks this early-adopter car, but the Audi A3 gets pricey when all options are in.TAGS:transmission, car, SD card, MP3, DVD
Reviewed on May 27, 2008Although the 2008 Lexus GS 460 offers a comfortable ride and practical cabin electronics, it really stands out for its performance, in fuel efficiency, power, and handling.TAGS:Lexus, suspension, cabin, transmission, car, turn, touch screen, track, LCD, console
Reviewed on December 9, 2004The Midland GXT400 packs in some nice features, but its performance is a mixed bag.TAGS:mile, radio, transmission, channel, battery, adapter
Reviewed on April 9, 2008The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta offers a lot of good driving gear and a comfortable cabin for a low price in an attractive package. However, its cabin tech options are generally lacking.TAGS:Volkswagen, lane, transmission, car, engine, turn
Reviewed on April 9, 2008The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta offers a lot of good driving gear and a comfortable cabin for a low price in an attractive package. However, its cabin tech options are generally lacking.TAGS:Volkswagen, lane, car, transmission, engine, turn
Reviewed on April 9, 2008The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta offers a lot of good driving gear and a comfortable cabin for a low price in an attractive package. However, its cabin tech options are generally lacking.TAGS:Volkswagen, lane, transmission, car, engine, turn
March 15, 2007New "Coasting" system from Shimano is designed for people who don't exactly see themselves in Tour de France.TAGS:computer chip, transmission, road, survey
Reviewed on April 9, 2008The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta offers a lot of good driving gear and a comfortable cabin for a low price in an attractive package. However, its cabin tech options are generally lacking.TAGS:Volkswagen, lane, transmission, car, engine, turn
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, transmission, sun, gear, traffic, Bluetooth, California, San Francisco