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Aside from its more attractive styling and roomier cabin, the most impressive thing about the new Porsche Cayenne is its ability to perform as well on a racetrack as on a rocky, muddy trail, reports Social Media editor, James Bergeron. 
This V6-powered mid-size Dodge sedan is not the first choice on most people's lists, but its powerful engine, roomy cabin, comfortable ride and comparatively low price make it an excellent value in its class, says Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. 
The MX-5's available power retractable hardtop raises or retracts in just twelve seconds, reduces road noise and provides extra security, reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams. But it "adds cost" and "some people find its appearance ungainly," he notes. 
The F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4 with standard 4.6-litre 3-valve V8 and starting price of $39,299 "plies the upper-middle ground of the F-Series's myriad configurations," reports Peter Bleakney. It's a great truck, but options can boost its price significantly, he says. 
A twin to the Ford Ranger, the compact Mazda B-Series pickup has changed little in the past 12 years. The two-wheel drive (RWD) model with a manual transmission is the most statistically reliable, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. 
The majority of drivers on the road today feel that they are good drivers despite the fact that they haven't had adequate driver training, opines contributor Russell Purcell. Lessons from the professionals can really make a difference, he says. 
Though not many Porsche owners actually drive their Porsches on the racetrack, all production Porsches can be driven on the track with no modifications whatsoever, says James Bergeron who heads to Mosport International Raceway to sample Porsche's latest offerings. 
Used as a form of mobile advertising, the specially-built Labatt Streamliners had "a beautifully curvaceous shape" and won the Best Design award at the 1939 New York World's Fair. One still exists, an authentically restored 1947 Streamliner. 
The $160 Scan Gauge II not only allows vehicle owners to identify the causes of "check engine" warnings, it provides vehicle information such as average fuel economy, coolant temperature, battery voltage, and vehicle speed, reports product reviewer Frank Rizzuti. 
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