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A big price drop, improved handling and stability, and increased safety are the major improvements to the redesigned 2010 E 350 sedan, reports editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. But is the new styling too aggressive for traditional E buyers, he wonders? 
The all-new 2010 Ford Taurus puts Ford back in contention, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh, who finds it "drama-free," and that's a compliment. It's big, comfortable and handsome, although some might find its dual-cockpit design a little overwhelming, she says. 
The most expensive TL model there is can now be had with a six-speed manual transmission, reports Contributing Editor Chris Chase. "It's a nice piece of machinery," he says, making the TL SH-AWD "more compelling as a driver-oriented sedan." 
GMC's take on the freshly-minted Chevrolet Equinox looks mighty rugged, but the Terrain is really more Rosedale than Rubicon," says reviewer, Peter Bleakney. With the four-cylinder engine fuel economy is good but power is only "adequate", he says. 
At temperatures below zero Celsius, CanadianDriver's long-term diesel-powered Jetta TDI took a long time to warm up, and fuel consumption increased substantially, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. However, using the car's block heater overnight cut warm-up time dramatically. 
The Taurus SHO reminds James of Ford's big sedans of yesteryear, like the Crown Victoria: powerful, smooth and really thirsty. His tester averaged 14.4 L/100 km over the course of a week. 
The base Mazda3 sedan is well-equipped for the price, says interior reviewer, Michael Clark. Features like tilt and telescoping steering wheel and power windows are standard equipment. The interior is well-designed with plenty of covered storage areas, he notes. 
Smaller than most minivans, the Mazda MPV is more fun to drive, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. But despite Mazda's generally good reputation for dependability, the MPV is "decidedly average in the reliability department," he says. 
Using a front-wheel drive Mazda CX-7 equipped with Continental ContiCrossContact wnter tires, ABS, traction control and stability control, author Michael Clark chose an icy intersection to evaluate braking, traction and stability performance in real-world conditions. 
How do you determine which are the safest vehicles on the road? Senior Editor Paul Williams summarizes the features that make cars safer and reveals where you can go to find comparative vehicle crash-test information. 
Sterling Edwards, heir to a wealthy San Francisco industrial family, was inspired by European sports cars to build an all-American sports car. He built five Edwards Americas before his company folded - all of which have been preserved. 
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