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Lexus has made a number of welcomed improvements to a machine that needed few. The RX Hybrid should prove favorable to new hybrid shoppers, or existing owners looking to upgrade.

The Volkswagen GTI mightn’t sound like the sixties or doburnouts down half a quarter mile track, but where everyday sports car liveability is concerned, it’s virtually untouchable. If you’re after an uncompromised sports car for everyday use, it starts to make plenty of sense.

The long-lived rawness and gristle that have defined Mustang for decades are still largely present, and the improvements have once again bettered the car while leaving its soul and character very much intact.

If you’re an existing X5 owner looking to upgrade to a newer model, you’ll feel right at home with the new X5. BMW says you’ll experience unmatched performance bang for your gasoline buck, too.

The 2011 Sonata GLS excels in virtually all aspects relating to functionality, style, equipment and efficiency. It should be considered a must-drive by anyone considering a new family sedan in its price range.

This new 3.6R gives Subaru Legacy owners a way to experience a higher level of performance alongside its more comfortable and refined driving experience.

The Mazdaspeed3 amounts to a hopped-up entry-sized family-hauler with a really cool secret identity. It’s got enough doors and room for it to be sensible, but it’s also an off-the-lot weapon for weekend motorsports enthusiasts.

Given the standard turf-tackling hardware and built-in weekend adventure pass, the Toyota FJ Cruiser’s fun-for-the-buck equation puts up a good argument for your $31,505.

The Subaru Outback is more rugged than the now-retired Legacy wagon, and less trucky than the Forester. While new looks conceal some significant changes, enthusiasts should find that the new Outback is still very much a Subaru at heart.

The 2010 Legacy PZEV is a must-drive for shoppers looking for environmentally sensitive operation, confident year-round performance and a sporty, premium driving experience.

The Smart fortwo is tiny, not very powerful, tiny, sort of silly looking, and really, really tiny. In fact, it’s so small that it doesn’t even capitalize its name.