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First Drive: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
An all-new VW Touareg hybrid will join the V6 gas and diesel models for the 2011 model year, reports Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. All 2011 Touaregs will have better fuel economy, improved driving dynamics, and more interior room, he says.
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First Drive: Chevrolet Volt, pre-production model
CanadianDriver had a rare opportunity to drive a prototype of the highly-anticipated Chevrolet Volt electric car this week. The production version is scheduled to go on sale in Canada in mid 2011, reports Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson.
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Inside Story: 2010 Subaru Legacy PZEV
Highlights of Subaru’s smog-reducing Legacy PZEV sedan include an extra large trunk pass through with the rear seats folded down, steering wheel-mounted shift paddles for its continuously variable transmission, and an engine compartment that’s easily accessible for servicing.
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Long Term Test: 2010 Lexus HS 250h – mid-term report
After 1,500 kilometres of city and highway driving in Lexus’ entry-level luxury hybrid sedan, reviewer Haney Louka finds that colder temperatures increase fuel consumption dramatically, particularly if the car is left parked outside overnight before driving.
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Test Drive: 2010 Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI Highline
Replacing the Jetta Wagon TDI, the Golf Wagon TDI has a lower starting price, reports Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. Its turbo diesel engine offers great fuel economy while its cargo area is the largest in its class, he says.
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Long-term test: 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, Part two
At temperatures below zero Celsius, CanadianDriver’s long-term diesel-powered Jetta TDI took a long time to warm up, and fuel consumption increased substantially, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. However, using the car’s block heater overnight cut warm-up time dramatically.
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Long-term test: 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, Part two
At temperatures below zero Celsius, CanadianDriver’s long-term diesel-powered Jetta TDI took a long time to warm up, and fuel consumption increased substantially, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. However, using the car’s block heater overnight cut warm-up time dramatically.
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Long-term test: 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
The ghost of diesel’s past hangs over modern diesel engines like a lingering curse striking undeserved fear into the hearts of misinformed consumers. CanadianDriver’s long-term winter test of a new Jetta TDI sedan aims to expel these evil diesel spirits.
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Test Drive: 2010 Honda Insight EX
It may be fuel-efficient, but the Honda Insight hybrid lacks driving enjoyment, says reviewer Haney Louka. “The Insight experience could be best likened to driving a computer,” he says. Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson was less critical, calling it a good “commuter vehicle.”
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Second Opinion: 2010 Honda Insight EX
Editor-in-Chief, Greg Wilson, would certainly agree with CanadianDriver reviewer Haney Louka that a VW Golf TDI is more fun to drive than a Honda Insight hybrid is – and it can deliver equally good real-world fuel economy for about the same selling price.
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