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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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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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Feature: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
What’s it like to drive a Ford Fusion Hybrid sedan compared to a conventional Fusion sedan? Contributor Frank Rizzuti describes the differences you’ll experience behind the wheel.
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Long-term test: 2010 Lexus HS 250h – Introduction
Over the next two months, Winnipeg reviewer Haney Louka will be driving a Lexus HS 250h hybrid to find out how it drives and performs in one of the coldest cities in North America.
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Preview: 2011 Honda CR-Z
Unveiled at the Detroit auto show on Monday, the production version of the sporty Honda CR-Z hybrid hatchback is the spiritual successor to the first Insight hybrid, and the original CRX hatchbacks, says contributor Brian Early. The two-seater hybrid goes on sale here in late summer.
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Test Drive: 2010 Toyota Prius w/Tech Package
The new Prius’ optional Technology Package includes “a laundry list of high-tech goodies” which add nearly $10,000 to the Prius’ base price, reports Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. He wonders if this is “out of place” in a “hyper-efficient vehicle.”
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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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2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid makes NA debut
The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) made its North American debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Built specifically to support a global demonstration program that begins this month, the Prius PHV is based on the third-generation Prius.
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