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"One of the most elegant convertibles I have ever driven," the new Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet offers a number of features designed to keep its occupants warm and cozy in cool weather with the top down, reports Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon. 
With its dramatic new 'fluidic' styling, and the most powerful standard engine and the roomiest interior in its class, the redesigned Hyundai Sonata is ready to shake up the normally staid mid-size family sedan class, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. 
"Fully equipped at 170 large, this gorgeous Maserati, steeped as it is in passione... is somewhat of a bargain when looking at other drop-top exotica that claim to seat four," reports reviewer Peter Bleakney. It goes on sale this spring. 
The all-wheel drive Taurus SHO proved to be the perfect match for a 1,300-kilometre drive in the middle of winter, reports Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon. Powerful and comfortable, its standard equipment would embarrass some luxury car makers, he says. 
The Mini Cooper doesn't make much sense on paper, where its small car specs and bigger price are at odds. But drive one, says, James, and you'll get an instant taste of what makes these cars so much fun on the road. 
This week, Michael Clark looks at the Toyota 4Runner, but with a twist: he's in Colorado, and it's a U.S. version. He goes above and beyond to provide an overall look, and also point out the differences south of the border. 
The 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson was a "nicely-built vehicle for its price," says Contributing Editor Chris Chase, who recommends them as used vehicles "without reservation." Minor problems when they were new should be easily avoided with maintenance, he says. 
Hyundai's new styling theme, as seen in the new 2010 Hyundai Sonata, is "an organic form…rather than architectural," according to Phil Zak, Hyundai's new Chief Designer at Hyundai's North American Design Centre. It certainly turns heads, says Paul Williams. 
On a frozen lake in Finland, 250 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, contributor Brian Early was instructed to drive his Panamera "as sideways and loose as possible." It was all part of Porsche's advanced "Ice Force" driver training program. 
The first two generations of Toyota's mid-engined MR2 sports car were sold in Canada, but sadly, the third gen MR2 Spyder, was not, says Jeff Burry. The second gen MR2 "baby Ferrari" has proved more popular as a collector car. 
The hugely successful Ford Mustang started the Pony Car era in 1964 which soon expanded to include the Mercury Cougar, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, Dodge Challenger, Plymouth Barracuda, and American Motors Javelin and AMX. 
The Check-engine light comes on when a problem fails the on-board diagnostic tests twice and causes vehicle emissions to be excessive, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. You should take your car to the repair shop for diagnosis, he advises. 
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