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New for 2010, the Forte SX sedan is equipped with a more powerful engine and a stiffer suspension than Forte LX and EX models, creating "a considerably sportier driving experience," particularly at this price-point, says editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. 
The Mini's 50th anniversary Camden package is a solid value for the equipment it bundles together, "but it's the Cooper S' terrific all-round performance that remains the real attraction here," says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. 
The supercharged Range Rover is fast, luxurious, capable, and in Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh's tester, a haven for electronic gremlins. Despite that, and its considerable price-tag, she understands why people love them, having fallen hard for it herself. 
The 2010 Acura MDX receives updated styling and upgraded interior trim, but the most meaningful improvement is the replacement of last year's five-speed automatic transmission with a six-speed, which improves fuel economy slightly, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. 
"Well crafted, elegant, reasonably fuel efficient, and comfortable," the new E 350 Coupe is "a smooth operator" but "it doesn't aspire to the dynamic greatness of the BMW 335i Coupe," reports reviewer Peter Bleakney. 
James' Tacoma tester handled his weekend towing task with aplomb, hauling a 4,000-pound trailer without much trouble. Even the Tacoma's gas mileage was reasonable, averaging 12.4 L/100 km for the week. 
Very little statistical reliability information is available for Volkswagen Canada's entry level "City" models, but as they were based on the fourth-generation Golf and Jetta, buyers should watch for potential electrical and water pump issues, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. 
Race-track training isn't just about speed: it's about learning to handle all situations, as Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh discovered: lessons learned at the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy not only improved her track performance, but helped her avoid a crash on the street. 
Although only some 7,500 road-going and competition Bugattis in 50 "Types" were built from 1910 to 1939, and a few after the Second World War, the Bugattis that brought the greatest competition fame were the 1924 to 1930 Type 35s. 
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