Autos.ca This Week - The Golf R, the 3-Series Touring and Some New Long-Term Testers

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Monday, July 23, 2012 New on Autos.ca Test Drive: 2012 Volkswagen Golf R Enthusiasts have snapped up almost all of the 500 2012 Golf Rs that were allocated for Canada (we've heard there are a few still being held by dealers), so it's a bit surprising to learn that there will only be 200 2013 Golf R's available this fall. They'll likely be sold out before they even arrive, even if the asking price is more than the current $39,675. This year, as next, the Golf R comes only in the four-door bodystyle with the six-speed manual transmission, while in the U.S. and Europe, the Golf R is also available as a two-door model in a lower trim level, and in Europe it's also offered with an optional six-speed DSG (dual-clutch "direct shift gearbox"). Some were expecting the DSG to show up in the 2013 Canadian model, but the official pronouncement is "Nein". QUICK SPIN: 2012 JEEP PATRIOT TEST DRIVE: 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E 63 AMG QUICK SPIN: 2013 FORD MUSTANG V6 TEST DRIVE: 2012 HONDA ACCORD HFP COUPE QUICK SPIN: 2012 RAM 2500 POWER WAGON DAY-BY-DAY REVIEW: 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS c Autos.ca Insight AUTOS.CA INSIGHT: LONG TERM TEST DRIVE INTRODUCTION: 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE 2.0T AUTOS.CA INSIGHT: FIRST DRIVE: 2013 BMW 3-SERIES TOURING AUTOS.CA INSIGHT: THE JOY OF DRIVING FAST ON A TRACK OR OFF-ROAD AUTOS.CA INSIGHT: USED VEHICLE REVIEW: CADILLAC STS 2005-2011	IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK Top headlines on autos.ca this week included: Young Drivers Not Fully Aware of Drowsy Driving Dangers Nissan Leaf Gets Stretched Into a Limo Honda Unveils HondaLink New Technology to Make Border Crossings Quicker and Easier Nissan NOTE Hints at Next Nissan Versa Hatchback COMING UP Comparison Test: Compact Cars 2.0 MONDAY Comparison Test: Compact Cars 2.0, by Mike Schlee Test Drive: 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT GLS, by Mike Schlee TUESDAY Test Drive: 2012 BMW M5, by Jonathan Yarkony Test Drive: 2012 Mini Cooper JCW, by Mike Schlee Auto Tech: BMW ConnectedDrive, by Jonathan Yarkony WEDNESDAY First Drive: 2013 Ford Escape, by Jonathan Yarkony Quick Spin: 2012 Honda CR-V, by Chris Chase Day-By-Day Review: 2013 Lexus GS 350 AWD, by James Bergeron THURSDAY Quick Spin: 2013 Subaru Outback, by Jonathan Yarkony Feature: Subaru EyeSight, by Jonathan Yarkony Used Vehicle Review:Toyota Celica, 2000-2005, by Chris Chase FRIDAY Quick Spin: 2012 Porsche 911 Manual, by Jonathan Yarkony Test Drive: 2013 Subaru BRZ, by Mike Schlee Feature: History of Octane, by Mike Schlee AUTOS.CA ONLINE COMMUNITIES Join Our Facebook Page For Daily Automotive Questions, Discussions and Trivia Join Our Online Forums Discuss All Things Automotive With Fellow Enthusiasts
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