Autos.ca This Week: The New Altima and a Trio of Luxury Toys

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Monday, October 15, 2012 New on Autos.ca Test Drive: 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Mr. Spock (you know, the pointy eared Vulcan from the Star Trek series) would love the new Nissan Altima. Everything about it is so eminently practical and logical. Equipped with the base 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and standard continuously variable transmission, it's quiet, easy to drive, gets good fuel economy, has a comfortable ride, a roomy cabin with comfortable seats, and a big trunk—and it has a Five-Star crash safety rating from the NHTSA. The new Altima is such a sensible car that there's really no logical reason why you shouldn't like it—if you're a Vulcan. TEST DRIVE: 2013 JAGUAR XK-R COUPE TEST DRIVE: 2012 PORSCHE 911 CARERRA S CABRIOLET TEST DRIVE: 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 550 TEST SPIN: 2013 AUDI A4 PREMIUM PLUS COMPARISON TEST: LUXURY TOYS TEST DRIVE: 2012 BMW 650i Autos.ca Insight AUTOS.CA INSIGHT: DAY-BY-DAY REVIEW: 2013 ACURA RDX; DAY 4 AUTOS.CA INSIGHT: LONG-TERM TEST ARRIVAL: 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WAGON TDI AUTOS.CA INSIGHT: USED VEHICLE REVIEW: BMW 7-SERIES 2002-2008 AUTOS.CA INSIGHT: PREVIEW: 2012 PARIS MOTOR SHOW	IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK Top headlines on autos.ca this week included: 240,000 Toyotas Spanning 10 Models Recalled Beware of Tag-Teaming Curbsiders ZDX Gets Refreshed for its Swan Song Nissan Announces Pricing for 2013 Pathfinder Focus ST Features Adjustable Engine Roar COMING UP Comparison Test: Compact Crossovers Round 2 MONDAY Comparison Test: Compact Crossovers Round 2, by Mike Schlee and Jonathan Yarkony Test Drive: 2013 Ford Escape 1.6, by Chris Chase TUESDAY First Drive: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, by Mike Schlee Quick Spin: 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT 3.6 AWD, by Mike Schlee WEDNESDAY First Drive: 2013 Ford Explorer Sport, by Paul Williams Test Drive: 2012 Honda Fit, by Jonathan Yarkony THURSDAY Test Drive: 2013 Acura RDX, by Grant Yoxon Test Drive: 2013 Dodge Dart, by Peter Bleakney Used Vehicle Review: TBD, by Chris Chase FRIDAY Test Drive: 2012 Kia Sportage, by Jonathan Yarkony Long-Term Test Update 3: 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, by Chris Chase 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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