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A new-for-2010 BMW X3 xDrive28i gives Canadians a lower-cost entry into the brand. It handles superbly and it's comfy, but there are compromises, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh: you get fewer features, less power and no break on fuel economy. 
Subaru has added its greenhouse-gas-limiting technology to the 2010 Forester, helping it to run "90 per cent cleaner than the average new vehicle," reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. But that doesn't change its performance or fuel economy, he notes. 
A road trip to central Ontario has allowed James to rack up a bunch of seat time early on in the Sonata, and finds the cabin to be comfortable, spacious and generally well-assembled. 
For its $41,100 price, the redesigned 2011 Avalon is "a good deal for the level of refinement, comfort and standard features," says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase, but it's not a very "engaging" car, he reports. 
Cadillac's recently redone CTS wants to play in the Euro sport sedan big-leagues, and indeed, it has the goods to get the attention of those looking at BMW, Audi, and Mercedes, says reviewer Peter Bleakney. 
The Nissan Quest minivan has had quite a few reliability problems, but "none of its common flaws are super-serious," says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. And most of its competitors have also experienced problems, he notes. 
The Drive One 4 UR School program was developed by Ford "as a fun, engaging way to help high schools raise money to support their sports and extracurricular activities," reports contributor Russell Purcell. Consumers offer their opinions. 
These Hankook Ultra-High Performance All-Season tires provide a more comfortable ride than expected from a UHP tire, and performed well on wet roads, says reviewer Jeff Burry, who tested them on his Honda S2000. 
Atkinson Cycle engines offer better fuel economy than Otto Cycle engines, but reduced low-speed torque. However, when combined with hybrids' electric motors which have excellent torque, they work well, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. 
The Novi has been called the greatest car never to win the Indianapolis 500, yet it became an Indy icon without ever entering the winner's circle, says auto historian, Bill Vance. 
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