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"Dynamic and smooth," the all new 2011 BMW 5 Series has "the comfort of a 7 Series and the agility of a 3 Series," reports CarTalkCanada editor, James Bergeron. New 550i and 535i RWD models go on sale in Canada in June. 
While all Mitsubishi Outlanders are updated for 2010, the top-end XLS gains the most with a new all-wheel system that improves both wet- and dry-road handling, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh. Other upgrades include more V6 power and new styling. 
For motorsports fans, car enthusiasts, and supporters of Carroll Shelby's coronary care foundation, the Carroll Shelby Gala Reception during the Toronto auto show is an event not to be missed. And CanadianDriver is giving away two tickets – find out more! 
Contributing Editor Chris Chase is torn between his dislike of the Crosstour's styling and the compromises it creates in rear headroom and cargo space - and his enjoyment of the "the overall feel and driving experience it offers." 
Honda's latest offering, the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour, while aimed at empty nesters and upwardly mobile young executives, may in fact have something for everyone. 
Over the next two months, Winnipeg reviewer Haney Louka will be driving a Lexus HS 250h hybrid to find out how it drives and performs in one of the coldest cities in North America. 
The all-new Kia Sorento is well-equipped and well-priced, says interior reviewer Michael Clark. The cabin is roomy and even the available third-row seat is surprisingly comfortable, he reports. 
A body-on-frame SUV that is unique among car-based mid-sized SUVs, the Kia Sorento is recommended "if you plan to use its off-road abilities." Contributing Editor, Chris Chase also recommends 2007-or-newer Sorentos with the 3.8- or 3.3-litre V6 engine. 
Some features, such as heated seats and heated windshield washer nozzles, make life a whole lot easier during a cold Canadian winter, but other features, like low front air dams, definitely weren't designed for Canada, says Senior Editor, Paul Williams. 
What's it like to drive a Ford Fusion Hybrid sedan compared to a conventional Fusion sedan? Contributor Frank Rizzuti describes the differences you'll experience behind the wheel. 
With the Prowler, Chrysler succeeded in providing a hot rod with undisputed style, an open-air experience, and reliable, modern-day components, even if the V6 engine and four-speed automatic transmission weren't exactly hot-rod material, says contributor Jeff Burry. 
This low, futuristic two-door Italian-inspired coupe was intended to improve Hudson's image, but it was introduced the same year that Nash and Hudson merged into American Motors, and didn't fit into the new company's plans. 
We hear the term "hybrid" a lot lately, but what exactly does it mean, and are all hybrids the same? Technical Editor, Jim Kerr explains the differences in gasoline-electric hybrid technology. 
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