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Two-door, five-speed manual: The two-door Golf in 'Trendline' trim comes well-equipped for its base price of $20,175, says editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. "It's practical, fun to drive and more powerful than its direct competitors, but not quite as fuel efficient," he says. 
With a ride that is "pillowy-soft," the Lexus ES 350 is unlike most modern-day luxury cars which emphasize performance as well as luxury, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. But his main criticism is the car's lack of front seat headroom. 
James' fuel consumption average of 8.5 L/100 km in the Equinox is better than he has managed in some family sedans and better, even, than a couple of subcompacts he's tested. Chevrolet claims the Equinox is even more efficient on the highway than the Ford Escape Hybrid. 
Mitsubishi's four-door mid-sized sedan has been around since 2003, but it "flies so far under shopper's radar that it's almost subterranean," says Peter Bleakney. "It's not a bad car. It's just not a great car," he says. 
As a reminder that they're more than just a luxury car maker, Mercedes-Benz assembled a full lineup of its AMG performance models at a race-track near Las Vegas and invited dealers, customers and journalists to take them out for a fast test drive. 
New for 2010, a 280-horsepower 3.5-litre V6 engine offers more "low end power" than the TSX's standard four-cylinder engine, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. But the TSX V6 isn't available with a manual transmission or all-wheel drive, he notes. 
The four-door Panamera proves that performance and practicality can live a "Hollywood Ever-After" story, says interior reviewer, Michael Clark. Highlights include a lavishly-appointed cabin and a huge cargo area, but the Panamera's hideaway cupholders are poorly designed, he says. 
Fourth-generation Toyota 4Runners are built to take the abuse of off-roading and V8 models are good for towing, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. But there are some reliability issues to look out for, he warns. 
There are two different types of oxygen sensors in a vehicle's exhaust system and both are necessary to keep the engine running properly. If your engine starts to misfire, it could be a faulty oxygen sensor, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. 
Worried about rising sales of small imports like the Volkswagen Beetle and Renault Dauphine, General Motors imported the English Vauxhall Victor to North America in 1957. But its Detroit-inspired styling didn't impress U.S. buyers, says auto historian, Bill Vance. 
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