Autos.ca This Week - AWD vs FWD, the Nissan Versa Note, and one killer Camaro

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Monday, February 4, 2013 New on Autos.ca Comparison Test: AWD vs FWD Family Sedans Mecaglisse, QC – Okay, I know what you're thinking: Subaru stacked the deck. They invited me out to Mecaglisse Motorsports Complex, which is a world-famous racetrack facility that transforms into a winter wonderland of snow and ice racing every winter, to test the revised 2013 Subaru Legacy against two of the segment's bestsellers, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord Sedan. Upon receiving the official invite, flags were immediately raised in my head, mental alarm bells went off, and a virtual referee's arm was up in the air – offside! How can we test two front-wheel-drive (FWD) family sedans against an all-wheel-drive (AWD) legend? Where is the Fusion AWD, or even Suzuki Kizashi AWD? Well, the answer is, this event was less about highlighting Subaru's mechanical all-wheel-drive systems but rather a showcase of the benefits of symmetrically even weight distribution from the car's chassis design. Still skeptical? Read on. PREVIEW: 2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE DAY-BY-DAY REVIEW: 2013 BMW 328i xDRIVE QUICK SPIN: 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 TEST DRIVE: 2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD TEST DRIVE: 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SL TEST DRIVE: 2013 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA UNLIMITED Autos.ca Insight AUTOS.CA INSIGHT: TEST DRIVE: 2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM AUTOS.CA INSIGHT: TEST DRIVE: 2013 HONDA ACCORD COUPE EX-L V6 AUTOS.CA INSIGHT: TEST DRIVE: 2013 DODGE JOURNEY R/T RALLYE AWD AUTOS.CA INSIGHT: ROAD TRIP: MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER ARCTIC DRIVE	IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK Top headlines on autos.ca this week included: Chrysler Presents the Mopar Dart Lexus IS, Vibe, Corolla and Matrix Under Recall Dodge to Introduce Challenger R/T Redline in Chicago COMING UP Comparison Test: Mini-SUVs MONDAY Comparison Test: Mini-SUVs, by Autos.ca Staff Test Drive: 2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe, by Mike Schlee Northern Exposure: Best Winter Highway Cars, by Justin Pritchard Day-By-Day Review: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive, by James Bergeron TUESDAY First Drive: 2014 Mazda6, by Jonathan Yarkony Northern Exposure: Maximizing Winter Mileage, by Justin Pritchard Preview: 2013 Porsche Cayman, by Justin Pritchard WEDNESDAY Test Drive: 2013 Nissan Juke, by Lesley Wimbush Test Drive: 2013 Infiniti M37xS, by Simon Hill Day-By-Day Review: TBD, by James Bergeron THURSDAY Test Drive: 2013 Cadillac XTS, by Mike Schlee Quick Spin: 2013 Toyota Venza V6, by Jim Kerr Used Car Review: Toyota RAV4 2006-2012, by Justin Pritchard FRIDAY Test Drive: 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS, by Tom Sedens Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Touring, by Mike Schlee Road Trip: The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Arctic Winter Drive Part II, by Paul Williams 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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