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		Monday, January 4, 2010 If you can't view this newsletter, you can read it online at www.canadiandriver.com/archive/newsletter/2010/1/100104.htm. Recent articles on CanadianDriver First Drive: 2010 Hyundai Tucson by Paul Williams Though it's no longer offered with an optional V6 engine, the roomier, redesigned Hyundai Tucson features a new four-cylinder engine that is more powerful than the V6 and more fuel efficient than the old four, reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams. Test Drive: 2010 Mini Cooper S Convertible JCW by Russell Purcell The performance enhancements added to the John Cooper Works edition of the Cooper S convertible provide "a hard edged driving experience" with a "huge fun-factor", says reviewer Russell Purcell. However, the bulky convertible top restricts rear visibility, he says. Day-by-Day Review: 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD by James Bergeron The TL is obviously an entertaining car, says James, who averaged 12.8 L/100 km in this car. It would be easier to conserve with the automatic transmission, but it certainly wouldn't be as much fun! Preview: 2011 Ford Mustang GT by Paul Williams The 5.0-litre Mustang is back! The 2011 Mustang GT gets an all-new 5.0-litre V8 engine that makes 412 horsepower, but uses less fuel than the outgoing 4.6-litre V8, thanks to direct fuel injection. Senior Editor, Paul Williams, travelled to Ford's headquarters in Michigan for a preview of the new powerplant Preview: 2011 Infiniti M Sedan by Gerry Frechette Revealed to the press earlier this month, the redesigned Infiniti M56 will offer a new 420-horsepower 5.6-litre V8 while the M37 includes a 330-horsepower 3.7-litre V6. They're scheduled to go on sale in late March 2010. Feature: Ten years - ten fine rides by Paul Williams Senior Editor Paul Williams recalls the ten best cars he's driven over the past decade, and the excitement they caused when they first hit the streets. Feature: Ten must-have features for 2010 by James Bergeron If you're thinking of buying a new car, there are some vehicle features you really must have "in order to keep your car current enough for a sale in the future," says CarTalkCanada editor, James Bergeron. Designated Drivers: A Must For the Holidays by Jil McIntosh You know you should never drink and drive, but what are your alternatives? CanadianDriver.com offers several suggestions for getting home safely, and wishes all of our readers a safe and happy holiday season. Auto Tech: Winter holiday travel by Jim Kerr With more drivers on the road over the Christmas season and slippery conditions, it's important to take a few precautions to ensure your car can weather the weather, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. Here are a few tips. Steering You Right: The sounds of silence by Jordan W. Charness Silent, electric cars pose a danger to visually impaired pedestrians who rely on their hearing when crossing the street. One proposed solution is fake engine sounds, but would the government need to regulate them, asks lawyer Jordan W. Charness? What's New Every day CanadianDriver features a new 2010 vehicle from our Buyer's Guide. This week: 2010 Mazda5 2010 Ford Edge 2010 BMW X6 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2010 Honda Pilot In the news this week Top headlines on CanadianDriver this week included: Quebec adopts stringent GHG emissions standards Toronto auto dealer's registration revoked Audi will launch eight new models in 2010 New auto research centre to open in Ontario ESC to be mandatory on vehicles in Canada CanadianDriver This Week keeps you up to date with the latest news and information at CanadianDriver.com, including Canadian automotive news, test drives, features and articles. This newsletter is sent only to people who have specifically requested it subscribing or agreeing to receive it when they entered a contest on CanadianDriver.com. Our list of subscribers is confidential and we promise never to share or sell your e-mail address to anyone without your permission. To view our privacy policy, click here. To remove yourself from this mailing list, click here. If you experience any problems with this newsletter, please don't hesitate to let us know. Send us an e-mail at newsletter@canadiandriver.com.				Coming up* January 4 - 10, 2010 Monday Test Drive: 2010 Toyota Prius w/Tech Package, by Chris Chase The new Prius' optional Technology Package includes "a laundry list of high-tech goodies" which add nearly $10,000 to the Prius' base price, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. He wonders if this is "out of place" in a "hyper-efficient vehicle." Steering You Right: Laws in space, by Jordan W. Charness What's New: 2010 Toyota 4Runner Tuesday Made in Canada: 2010 Toyota Corolla and 2010 Honda Civic, by Paul Williams and Grant Yoxon Book Review: "The Corvette Factories - Building America's Sports Car," by Russell Purcell What's New: 2010 BMW X5 Wednesday Test Drive: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic, by Jil McIntosh Day-by-Day Review: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour AWD, by James Bergeron Auto Tech: Future technicians and future vehicles, by Jim Kerr What's New: 2010 Honda Fit Thursday Used Vehicle Review: Saturn Aura, 2007-2009, by Chris Chase Inside Story: 2009 Nissan Cube, by Michael Clark What's New: 2010 Ford Explorer Friday Test Drive: 2010 Volkswagen GTI, 2-dr, 6-spd man., by Greg Wilson Motoring Memories: Ford Pinto, 1971-1979, by Bill Vance What's New: 2010 Lincoln MKX ... and, of course, Canadian automotive news updated daily Monday to Friday *Schedule subject to change
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