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The third generation Sienna minivan arrives with sportier handling and a more comfortable, classier and roomier interior, reports Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. A new four-cylinder model is also available, but Wilson thinks most people will go for the V6. 
With new styling, more power, better fuel economy, and a host of technology and comfort features, Infiniti's new M37 V6 and M56 V8 sedans hope to break out of their relative obscurity in the highly competitive mid-size luxury sedan field. 
Ford greets 2011 with a new Super Duty truck that generates up to 735 lb-ft of torque while returning 18 per cent better fuel economy. "The new diesel scores big," says Assistant Editor, Jil McIntosh. "Let the power wars begin." 
The TSX V6 has a similar feel to a V6/six-speed manual Honda Accord coupe James drove a few years back, which he assures us is a good thing. His assessment? If you want a TSX with an automatic transmission, go for the V6 model, as he feels it's worth the extra money. 
Though the winter in Winnipeg has been unusually mild, there were enough cold snaps to help Winnipeg reviewer Haney Louka determine just how well Lexus' entry-level luxury hybrid performs at sub-zero temperatures. 
After spending two months evaluating how the 2010 Lexus HS 250h's hybrid drive system handled a typical Winnipeg winter, contributor Haney Louka offers some of his driving impressions of the upscale brand's latest hybrid model. 
Interior reviewer Michael Clark has mixed feelings about the Mazda CX-9. He likes its multi-adjustable heated front seats and ergonomic interior design but finds the centre armrest too high and access to the third seat difficult. 
The second generation Saturn Vue compact SUV was an almost-exact copy of GM of Europe's Opel Antara. "Serious reliability concerns have been few, though it's unclear how it will fare in the long term," says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. 
James Bergeron hadn't been behind the wheel of a Civic in a while, so he decided to accept Honda's invitation to thrash a few 2010 Civics around a race-track to find out how they stack up to newer competitors. 
Many new cars have sensors that warn the driver when another car moves into the blind spot on either side of the car, but there is a way to set your mirrors to eliminate blind sports, says Senior Editor, Paul Williams. 
The performance of Ford's new 6R140 six-speed automatic transmission in the 2011 Super Duty pickups "sets a new standard for heavy duty transmissions," says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. "The driver's control through the electronics…really impressed me," he says. 
One of the most interesting and attractive versions of the Mini was the Ogle SX1000 coupe built by David Ogle. But its $2,895 price was more than double that of a Mini and only 66 were built. 
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