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Now into its fourth model year, the 2010 Toyota Yaris sedan has added some needed safety upgrades to keep it competitive, says Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. However, some options have been deleted, and "the price has gone up," he notes. 
The combination of Porsche's all-wheel drive and electronic stability control system was the unseen hand that helped keep our Porsche 911 Targa 4 from sliding off the road in freezing rain conditions, reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams. 
The BMW 550i GT blends features from a number of models, but stands alone in its unusual twin tailgate, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh, who finds that, while it's fast, it leans more toward occupant comfort than driving dynamics. 
A mid-cycle refresh brings new front and rear end styling to the Acura RDX, but it remains "an odd duck" in its class because of its turbocharged four-cylinder engine, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. 
James saw an average of 10.5 L/100 km in a mix of city and highway driving, which exactly matched what he achieved in the Chrysler Town & Country. Not bad for such a large vehicle, but you really have to watch your right foot, he says. 
More than four months and nearly 8,000 kilometres behind the wheel of Volkswagen's diesel-powered Jetta TDI sedan has given us an excellent perspective of this car's strong points and weaknesses, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. 
Though it has earned an above-average used vehicle reliability rating from Consumer Reports, the Kia Sportage has a few reliability issues to look out for, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. Still, it's much more affordable than CR-V and RAV4, he notes. 
How does Pirelli's new Scorpion Verde "green" tire improve fuel economy and reduce its impact on the environment? Technical Editor, Jim Kerr looks into the secrets of the Verde tire's design and construction. 
The two-passenger Aerocar had detachable wings that folded back against a detachable tail and could be towed behind the car when on the ground. Only five Aerocars were built: all of them are now in aircraft museums around the U.S.A. 
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