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Mercedes-Benz has given its luxury people-mover, the R-Class, a mild face-lift to keep it looking fresh and to more closely align it with the corporate look, says Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon. The 2011 R-Class goes on sale in August. 
The all-new Suzuki Kizashi could be a great car if not for its transmission, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh; it offers European-style handling, nice interior and numerous features, but its rubber-band CVT moans and groans and spoils it all. 
During the week that reviewer Russell Purcell drove his Ford Transit Connect test vehicle, he solicited the opinions of various business owners and recreational users to get their impressions of Ford's innovative high-roof commercial van. 
Though the restyled, fifth generation 2010 4Runner no longer offers a V8 engine, its more powerful V6 has more horsepower and the same towing capacity, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. However, its off-road attributes create some on-road compromises, he notes. 
Despite being easy on the loud pedal, the 135i Cabrio didn't prove as fuel-efficient as James had hoped it would. Most drivers won't care, though, he thinks, as this car has enough style to make up for any number of flaws. 
A full-size rear-wheel drive sedan, the G8 was imported from Australia. Problems have been few so far, but Contributing Editor Chris Chase notes that there have been a couple of Technical Service Bulletins about the suspension and driveshaft. 
GE's new Nighthawk Platinum halogen headlights are easy to install, and are "an improvement over the OEM bulbs...especially on unlit country roads," says reviewer Frank Rizzuti, but the difference is not quite as dramatic as GE advertises, he says. 
It may come as a surprise that the Plymouth badge has appeared on a variety of trucks over the years, says auto historian Bill Vance but Plymouth's Chrysler connection allowed it to develop its own versions of Dodge trucks and vans. 
Contributor Haney Louka explains how he purchased his 2007 Infiniti G35 Coupe in the U.S., and imported into Canada, saving big bucks in the process. He offers a step-by-step guide for purchasing a vehicle in the U.S. and importing it into Canada. 
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