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, Audi, stack, transmission, cabin, car, road, console, Apple iPod, MP3, CD
Reviewed on July 12, 2010The 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD drives like a sports car, but it works as a daily commuter. Its cabin tech is all very good, but Acura doesn't break any new ground.TAGS:Acura, Acura TL, sedan, transmission, car, map, engine, controller
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 March 19, 2010Despite an annoying cabin tech interface, the 2010 Jaguar XFR works well as an everyday driver and a weekend racer, pampering drivers with a luxurious cabin.TAGS:Jaguar, transmission, sedan, engine, car
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:Aston Martin, traction, dashboard, cabin, transmission, digital audio, corner, car, radio, Apple iPod
Reviewed on August 20, 2009An excellent car for weekend sport driving, the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart loses it luster when stuck in traffic. Optional cabin electronics are of surprisingly good quality.TAGS:Mitsubishi Lancer, Compaq Evo, Mitsubishi Corp., transmission, car, road, engine
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, Acura TSX, Santa Cruz, weather, sky, car, gear, transmission, sun, California, traffic, San Francisco, Bluetooth
Reviewed on October 13, 2010With excellent ride quality, a sound-deadened cabin, and a superb audio system, the 2010 Lexus LS 460 is a very comfortable luxury cruiser. But its tech is conservative, failing to push any boundaries.TAGS:Lexus, injection, suspension, gear, transmission, economy, car
Reviewed on April 8, 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 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 650i, BMW, suspension, transmission, coupe, car, North America, console, cell phone, Apple iPod
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, turn, car, track, touch screen, console, LCD
Reviewed on October 25, 2010Although the 2010 Toyota Avalon offers some usable tech features, much of it is older equipment previously seen in Lexus models.TAGS:Lexus, Toyota, telematics, transmission, car, engine, Bluetooth, DVD
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 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 8, 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 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:Nissan, gear, transmission, Lexus, car, engine, run
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:Land Rover, Jaguar, transmission, wheel, Ford, road, car
Reviewed on October 31, 2008The 2008 Lexus IS-F, with its powerful engine and superior handling, is fully track capable, yet feels like a typical sport luxury car during normal driving. Cabin tech is in need of an update.TAGS:Lexus, transmission, car, engine, wheel, turn, music