Aside from its more attractive styling and roomier cabin, the most impressive thing about the new Porsche Cayenne is its ability to perform as well on a racetrack as on a rocky, muddy trail, reports Social Media editor, James Bergeron.

"A well designed, modern sport-minded sedan," the new Regal is based on the Opel Insignia, currently the best-selling mid-size sedan in Europe, reports contributor Bob McHugh. Of the two engines available, he recommends waiting for the turbocharged engine coming this Fall.

"A real head-turner," the two-seater Honda CR-Z hybrid sports coupe combines "superb" handling, a "slick" shifter and a surprising amount of cargo space with miserly fuel consumption and low emissions, reports Paul Williams.

Mercedes-Benz has given its luxury people-mover, the R-Class, a mild face-lift to keep it looking fresh and to more closely align it with the corporate look, says Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon. The 2011 R-Class goes on sale in August.

Based on the recent E-Class Coupe, the new 2011 E-Class Cabriolet features a retractable wind deflector at the top of the windscreen that helps reduce wind turbulence in the cabin while driving with the top down, reports Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson.

Jeep’s flagship Grand Cherokee is all-new for 2011, and it’s come a long way from its predecessor, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh. A new V6, air suspension, terrain selector and upgraded interior make the difference: "They’ve nailed it," she says.

Though similar to the Ford Fiesta, the 2011 Mazda2 hatchback is lighter and has a lower base price of $13,995, says Social Media editor, James Bergeron, appealing to those who want "basic transportation at a low price point."

The Toyota Avalon receives several changes for 2011, including new styling and several new features as standard equipment, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh, who takes it out on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula to see what it’s all about.

Coming to Canada in July, the "elegant and sumptuous" 2011 Infiniti QX56 SUV features a reworked 5.6-litre V8 with 25 per cent more horsepower and improved fuel economy, a new seven-speed automatic transmission, and a unique body motion control system.

A "mid-cycle refresh," the 2011 X5 receives subtle exterior refinements, important engine upgrades, and a new eight-speed automatic transmission, reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams. 2011 BMW X5 models will go on sale next month.

James Bergeron is happy to report that the North American Ford Fiesta hasn’t been "dumbed down" from its European version. Scheduled to go on sale in June, the new Fiesta is fun to drive, quiet and competitively priced, he says.

New 3.7-litre V6 and 5.0-litre V8 engines in the 2011 Mustang combined with new six-speed manual and automatic transmissions provide significantly more horsepower and better fuel economy, reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams. 2011 Mustangs will go on sale here in late spring.

The third generation Sienna minivan arrives with sportier handling and a more comfortable, classier and roomier interior, reports Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. A new four-cylinder model is also available, but Wilson thinks most people will go for the V6.

With new styling, more power, better fuel economy, and a host of technology and comfort features, Infiniti’s new M37 V6 and M56 V8 sedans hope to break out of their relative obscurity in the highly competitive mid-size luxury sedan field.

Ford greets 2011 with a new Super Duty truck that generates up to 735 lb-ft of torque while returning 18 per cent better fuel economy. "The new diesel scores big," says Assistant Editor, Jil McIntosh. "Let the power wars begin."

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.

"Fully equipped at 170 large, this gorgeous Maserati, steeped as it is in passione... is somewhat of a bargain when looking at other drop-top exotica that claim to seat four," reports reviewer Peter Bleakney. It goes on sale this spring.

With its dramatic new ‘fluidic’ styling, and the most powerful standard engine and the roomiest interior in its class, the redesigned Hyundai Sonata is ready to shake up the normally staid mid-size family sedan class, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase.

"One of the most elegant convertibles I have ever driven," the new Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet offers a number of features designed to keep its occupants warm and cozy in cool weather with the top down, reports Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon.

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.