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The sporty new Honda CR-Z hybrid is creating a buzz in CanadianDriver's forums with many readers complaining that it's not particularly sporty or fuel-efficient. But Editor Greg Wilson thinks the CR-Z has another major problem...
Depending on how you view it, the xB's main appeal, or turn-off, is its shape, says Chris Chase. "It's boxy, which rightly suggests a spacious interior, with loads of headroom in all five seats and generous cargo space," he notes. 
Starting at just over $31,000, the well-equipped Camry Hybrid is "within shouting distance of similarly equipped non-hybrid vehicles," enhancing its "long term economic case," says Paul Williams. But the Camry Hybrid could use "a little more flair," he says.
Zippy around town, the Mazda2 works hard to pass on the highway, but it's intended to be an urban runabout and it's fine for that, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh. "Despite a couple of rough edges, I like this car." 
Similar to the Toyota Matrix, the Pontiac Vibe depreciates more quickly, making it a better used car buy, says Chris Chase. Though it has been generally reliable, there are some reliability issues to look out for, he notes.
Ford's F-150 SVT Raptor and Harley-Davidson special edition pickups target buyers by bundling features around popular themes and activities, says Paul Williams, who takes a closer look at what makes them so 'special'. 
Though it was a "pleasant enough car," the Singer SM1500 sedan was not very popular in North America. "Singer just never had the resources to properly promote and market it here," says auto historian, Bill Vance. 
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