New 2016 Nissan LEAF Gains Larger Battery, New Infotainment System By Anh T. Huynh published 10 September 15 The Nissan LEAF 2016 has arrived, sporting a bigger battery and a revamped infotainment system.
2015 Lexus NX300h And NX200t Test Drive By Anh T. Huynh published 22 April 15 We take the 2015 Lexus NX300h and NX200t for a quick test drive to check out the tech these new vehicles have to offer.
2015 Nissan Leaf SL: A Global EV For The Masses By Anh T. Huynh published 29 March 15 For our first review of an EV, we spent two weeks with Nissan's 2015 Leaf SL.
2014 Mazda5 Sport: Tom's Hardware's Project Car Update By Anh T. Huynh published 3 November 14 Our project car recently received a few more goodies, including a Goshers Blind Spot Monitoring System, LED interior lighting, a ScanGaugeE OBD-II-based reporting device, new wheels and tires and a quick dyno run for baseline performance benchmarking.
MirrorLink Gains Traction With Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge Support By Anh T. Huynh published 6 October 14 The Car Connectivity Consortium's MirrorLink standard now has support for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy note Edge.
Tesla Rolls Out New Features with v6.0 Model S Software Update By Anh T. Huynh published 21 September 14 Tesla Motors is rolling out software version 6.0 for its Model S sedan.
2013 Lexus LS600h L: Plenty of Tech, but Short on Value By Anh T. Huynh published 18 July 14 We spent a week with Lexus' flagship hybrid executive sedan to judge its infotainment system and amenities. Do the Japanese have what it takes to tackle compelling German competition, or has the company lost its way? Join us as we look at the LS600h L.
2014 Mazda5 Sport: Say Hello To Tom's Hardware's Project Car By Anh T. Huynh published 13 June 14 We love reviewing the latest and greatest automotive technology. But when the factory toys don't evolve fast enough, we turn to the aftermarket. A new 2014 Mazda5 will serve as our platform for testing third-party technology moving forward.
2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan: Android, Atom, And More By Anh T. Huynh published 7 April 14 Hyundai is updating its luxury sedan with a new platform and design for 2015. We flew out to Arizona for a first drive of the 2015 Genesis.
SSD Or Hard Drive? Upgrading Your PlayStation 4's Storage By Anh T. Huynh published 13 March 14 Sony's PlayStation 4 features an easy-to-replace 2.5-inch notebook drive. We open the console up and swap its stock disk with an SSD, a hybrid drive, and an old hard drive to see if a storage upgrade might help unlock some additional performance.
2014 Equus Review: Are You Ready For A $70,000 Hyundai? By Anh T. Huynh published 1 March 14 Would you be willing to spend close to seventy grand on a high-end Hyundai? Loaded down with a 429-hp V8 engine, heads-up display, numerous driver aids, and a back seat full of amenities, the automaker wants to give value-seekers something to think about.
Bentley Continental GT V8: Some Cool Tech, And Loads Of Class By Anh T. Huynh published 14 February 14
2013 Audi A8L: Nvidia Graphics, Wi-Fi, LED Lights, And Google Earth By Anh T. Huynh published 24 January 14 One week with Audi's flagship A8L just isn't enough. This car is loaded with smart technology, driver aids, awesome lights, and a beefy motor. We go through as many of its subsystems as possible in an effort to find something wrong...but really can't.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Refined Just Right; Raw Where It Counts By Anh T. Huynh published 10 September 13 The iconic American brand blends luxury, technology and off-road capabilities into a single 5-passenger SUV. We spend a week putting it through its paces on and off road.
Parrot Asteroid Smart Review: Android In Your Car's Dash? By Anh T. Huynh published 10 July 13 Parrot combines Android 2.3 with a double-DIN head unit to create an advanced infotainment system for automotive enthusiasts. We hook it up in two difference vehicles, side-load apps, root it, and let you know whether it's worth the $600 Parrot is asking.
Mudfest 2013: Tom's Hardware Helps Test 23 SUVs By Anh T. Huynh published 14 June 13 Tom's Hardware spent two days at DirtFish Rally School testing 23 different SUVs and crossovers with 30 other automotive journalists. At the end of the event, we helped crown one contender the Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year.
2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition: The Gran Turismo Car By Anh T. Huynh published 1 May 13 Nissan let us borrow its 2013 GT-R Black Edition press car for our trip to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We were blown away by its performance, even if the car doesn't include much of the convenience-oriented tech we've grown accustomed to.
2013 Subaru Legacy Sedan: A Mid-Size Ride With Practical Tech By Anh T. Huynh published 10 April 13 Subaru gives its Legacy a mid-life refresh with styling tweaks, a new motor, and Eyesight driving assistance technology. We spent a week with the car in the rainy Pacific Northwest to see how well Subaru's Eyesight system and Symmetrical AWD work.
2013 Infiniti JX35: Getting Us One Step Closer To A Driverless Car By Anh T. Huynh published 30 January 13 Infiniti tossed us the keys to its 2013 JX35 crossover, loaded with driver assistance technologies that almost have the vehicle driving itself. We took it out for a week and tested all of the company's innovative extras. Which ones do you really need?
In Pictures: The Automotive Technologies We Saw At CES 2013 By Anh T. Huynh published 18 January 13 Last week was a whirlwind of news, back-room benchmarking, and hands-on experience with technology that'll become more familiar in 2013. Check out some of the driver safety and infotainment features sure to become popular in the automotive space.