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Test Drive: 2010 Kia Forte EX sedan, by Chris Chase Winter Driving: Winter driving survival tips, by Jil McIntosh Steering You Right: Smoking 'aint allowed in cars, by Jordan W. Charness What's New: 2010 Chrysler 300 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ... and, of course, Canadian automotive news updated daily Monday to Friday *Schedule subject to change | | |||||||||||||||
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The Volkswagen GTI 'hot hatch' has been restyled and refined for 2010 rather than completely redesigned, says editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. But it's still the standard that other sporty hatchbacks aspire to, he claims. 
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." 
The 2010 GLK offers all the amenities of a larger Mercedes but with a smaller footprint, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh, who praises its car-like handling and "buttery-smooth" engine. But the styling can be polarizing, she says. 
"The Crosstour is a comfortable car to drive and ride in, and there isn't much more to say than that," says James of this Honda crossover. In fact, there's very little negative to say about driving the Crosstour. 
Ottawa's frigid winter weather reveals some important driving characteristics of our latest Made in Canada test vehicles, a well-equipped Corolla LE made in Cambridge, Ontario, and a mid-level Civic DX-G sedan made in Alliston, Ontario. 
Though the boxy Cube is roomy, its cubist styling has its practical drawbacks, says interior reviewer, Michael Clark. The Cube's vertical side windows are hard to clear with the defogger vents and they reflect lights of passing cars. 
The short-lived Saturn Aura sedan has been fairly reliable so far, but it's a bit early to predict long-term reliability, says Contributing Editor Chris Chase who reveals a few problems mentioned by owners in online communities. 
Being able to play tunes and place phone calls using voice commands is just the beginning for Ford's SYNC system, reports contributor Frank Rizzuti. Soon, you'll be able to surf the 'net, get real-time traffic updates, and access internet radio stations. 
The Pinto was another attempt by Ford to counter rising sales of imported small cars. The Pinto was a success until a well publicized 1972 collision in which a Pinto's exploding fuel tank caused a fatality and resulting lawsuits. 
An in-depth look at the three factories responsible for producing Chevrolet's remarkable "halo" car, this book is unique in that it "gives the reader some insight into the six-decade development of America's favourite two-seater," says reviewer Russell Purcell. 
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