Subaru has added its greenhouse-gas-limiting technology to the 2010 Forester, helping it to run "90 per cent cleaner than the average new vehicle," reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. But that doesn’t change its performance or fuel economy, he notes.

BMW’s X6 ActiveHybrid is like an amusement park ride, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh: it makes no sense, but it sure is a lot of fun. It’s fast and powerful, and should be for the $99,900 price, she says.

Still the only affordable diesel-powered sedan in the Canadian market, the VW Jetta TDI offers “all-around versatility and a fuel-sipping diesel powerplant,” says Senior Editor, Paul Williams. But the price of a fully loaded Highline model is “steep”, he says.

Though it’s equipped with all the luxury niceties and a gas-saving hybrid powertrain, interior reviewer Michael Clark wonders whether the entry level Lexus HS250h luxury hybrid is really worth its $40 to $50K price-tag.

Now that our test Jetta TDI has over 5,000 kilometres on the clock, its fuel economy has improved, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase, who’s been getting "in the mid 5.0 L/100 km (56 mpg) on the highway."

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.

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.

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.

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.