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The high cost of fuel economy rules

The sensible fuel solution? Not in Canada Jun 09, 2009 12:38PM EDT

The TL’s angular styling is of the love-it-or-hate-it variety.

A sporty redesign aims for prime time

Updated TL has all the bells and whistles – and nifty handling – but wild styling and confusing control layout belie Tier 1 aspirations Jun 11, 2009 12:00AM EDT

The Mazda3 is quick and responsive and has enough power for almost any situation.

2010 Mazda3

The little eye-grabber that scared Honda

With its value for money, it's easy to see how the 3 briefly bumped the Civic off the top perch Jun 11, 2009 12:00AM EDT

2009 Acura MDX Elite

Acura MDX

The quiet Canadian contribution to luxury SUVs

Well-equipped flagship built at Honda's Alliston plant boasts impressive spaciousness, quiet driving Jun 04, 2009 10:55AM EDT

2009 Maserati Granturismo S Automatic

Maserati Granturismo

Engine produces sweet music...

... and it drinks fuel in a way that would make full-size V-8 pickups blush, even more if you work the car to its 7,500-rpm redline Jun 03, 2009 10:37PM EDT

A customer fills up at one of the three hydrogen refuelling stations ina Vancouver

Alternative Fuels

Hard cell

Although the engineers are confident they've figured out how to make hydrogen fuel cells work in cars, governments are cutting back their support for the technology Jun 10, 2009 11:48AM EDT

One On One

An ‘inflection point' for the industry – and Toyota

John Casesa believes the auto industry is in for an "astounding upheaval" and doubts that the best efforts of governments around the world can do much to soften the blow. Jun 11, 2009 12:00AM EDT

Test Drive

Mitsubishi takes the lead with all-electric car

The i-MiEV easily keeps up with traffic, and has an ‘Eco' setting to help conserve even more power Jun 11, 2009 12:00AM EDT

My Car

Smooth and understated – like good jazz

Singer Daniela Nardi doesn't need to show off, and neither does her Audi Jun 11, 2009 12:00AM EDT

Brand Strategies

Thinking inside the box

Square-shaped cars such as Nissan’s Cube have all the right things going for them: cool youth appeal, plenty of cargo room, good fuel efficiency, and all for the right price Jun 03, 2009 1:51PM EDT

Fiat, Chrysler close deal

Italian company to take over U.S. auto maker's good assets, allowing it to emerge from bankruptcy protection Jun 10, 2009 1:00PM EDT

Cover Story

End of the road

The landscape of the retail auto business is about to change dramatically as hundreds of Canada's GM dealers shut their doors Jun 05, 2009 9:00PM EDT

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon
Stylish Euro wagon is the real thing

Jetta delivers a traditional wagon minus the dowdy factor, with a base model that's easy on the wallet

The 2009 Jetta Wagon comes in three trim levels.
Nissan Maxima
Maximum opulence

Smooth and well-powered, the Maxima's brawn and style makes its rivals look bland

The Maxima is a big car and needs elbow room in traffic.
Hyundai Elantra Touring
A cut-rate ride at cut-rate price

Hyundai's been improving fit and finish across the board, so despite its amenities, this little wagon is a bit of a letdown

2009 Hyundai Elantra
Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
Top-of-the-class luxury with a smaller footprint

Updated S-class range introduces hybrid that maintains the power but trims the fuel consumption

2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
Range Rover Sport
Luxury and legendary toughness

Most people will probably never tackle the great outdoors in this SUV, but if you venture off the beaten track, it can handle it

2009 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT SUPERCHARGED
2009 Toyota Venza V-6 AWD
Leave It To Beaver meets high style

The latest vehicle to leverage the Camry platform melds the best traits of an old-style station wagon with that of a luxury crossover

The Venza provides plenty of utility and good performance.
2009 Honda Pilot Touring
Pilot stays on course

Second-generation Pilot is everything the follow-on to a successful model should be

2009 Honda Pilot Touring
And now, Ford's money shot

The Hybrid - as much about image building as selling cars - is a surprisingly decent car that takes the kinks out of hybrid driving

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0R Premier
Sedan delivers comfort, safety, sporty ride

With the 2010 version coming soon, there should be some good deals available on current models

2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0R Premier
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Coupe delivers power and pizzazz

Stylish inside and out, new Mercedes model comes packed with state-of-the-art technology

The E-Class coupe replaces the CLK coupe in Mercedes-Benz’s lineup.
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
Sportier, sleeker, and more European

The GTS is cheaper and more fuel efficient than the sporty Ralliart trim

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
VW Passat CC
A VW with upmarket aspirations

Fashion-conscious four-door coupe transforms the mid-pack Passat into a visual treat

VW sells three versions of the Passat CC in Canada.

Subaru Legacy
Comfortable, safe sedan

With the 2010 version coming soon, there should be some good deals available on current models

The Legacy first appeared in 1989; the current, fourth-generation model was introduced in 2004.
Audi A6
Safety reigns supreme in freshened A6

One of the most secure cars on the road gets a new powertrain – and those funky LED lights

The A6 received the highest possible crash test rating from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety – a good designation in front, side and rear crash tests. And Consumer Reports magazine also rated the A6 one of the best sedans for overall safety in its annual auto report.