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Though it's priced lower than other full-size luxury sedans, Hyundai Canada doesn't expect the new Equus to outsell established German and Japanese rivals - but they are hoping it will elevate Hyundai's image as a world-class automaker. 
In addition to a "more modern look", the fourth generation Honda Odyssey minivan features better fuel economy, sportier handling, easier access to the third row seat, and new features like a multi-view rear back-up camera, reports Grant Yoxon. 
The new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is quieter than the Ford Fusion Hybrid on which it's based, says Chris Chase, and more importantly, more comfortable and refined than the Lexus HS 250h, which Lincoln identifies as the MKZ's closest competitor. 
Five-speed manual transmission: "Balanced and eager handling" and a suspension that "rarely felt unsettled," are the highlights of the new Fiesta, says Chris Chase. The manual transmission is "pleasant to use" though the third-to-fourth shift "can be tricky." Criticisms include a "quirky interior design." 
After comparing pricing for the similar-looking Ford Fiesta and Mazda2, editor Greg Wilson concludes that one of these cars "seems to be a better deal." And the winner is... 
It may be the smallest Land Rover, but the LR2 is worthy of the name, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh; despite its price and reputation for reliability, she's come to appreciate its combination of off-road ability and "seriously luxurious" touches. 
The Explorer is a "nicely-designed truck, and appears to be reasonably dependable, at least with the V8 drivetrain," says Chris Chase. "The best part is its low resale values, which translate into affordability for used buyers," he says. 
Though inventor John Sipe is generally credited with patenting tire sipes - those tiny incisions in tire treads that help them grip the road – it turns out that the word originated before John Sipe came along, says Paul Williams. 
Chevrolet's response to Ford's 1957 Ranchero sedan-pickup was the 1959 El Camino based on the full-size Chevrolet sedan. In 1964, it switched to the mid-sized Chevelle chassis, and in 1978 to the smaller Malibu chassis. Its 30-year run ended in 1988. 
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