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Weekly Auto Package: Cars.com content for March 9

Reviews, photos, industry news, buying guides and more. Edited versions of popular weekly Cars.com content, all in one convenient package. Everything you need to drive readers and advertisers to your weekly auto section.

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A Toyota like no other; Unique looks and upscale materials set Venza apart

Editor's Note: The 2010 Venza is included in Toyota's October 2009 recall concerning floormat and accelerator-pedal entrapment. The Toyota Venza has sold briskly since its introduction, and it's easy to see why. The 2010 Venza comes with front- or all-wheel drive; either setup can be had with a four-cylinder or a V-6 engine.

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The luxuries of being safe; As a class, luxury vehicles tend to have the edge in safety features

We avoid deeming one vehicle "safer" than another because many factors contribute to a vehicle's overall safety, and they aren't all easily quantified.

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vehicle headlight

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vehicle display parking assist

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Practicality rules; Subaru Impreza may look basic, but it's a true workhorse

In its most basic form, Subaru's compact Impreza upholds the most rudimentary tenets of A-to-B transportation: capability, comfort and utility. With two body styles, four engines and multiple trim levels, there are more than a dozen Impreza variants. Familiar shape.

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2010 Subaru Impreza grille image

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Ask Cars.com: GTI, Mazdaspeed3 have different personalities; CARS.COM AFFILIATE

Q: What is a better car, the 2010 Volkswagen GTI or Mazdaspeed3? A: Both cars have their strong points -- one isn't better than the other -- and we've found the GTI and Mazdaspeed3 to have distinct personalities. The Speed3 has the power advantage with 263 horsepower and 280 pounds-feet of torque from its turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder.

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2010 Volkswagen GTI front image

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2010 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 front image

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Ask Cars.com: Passenger airbag systems vary; CARS.COM AFFILIATE

Q: At what weight does the passenger-side airbag turn on or off? A: Federal regulations do not specify a specific weight at which passenger-side airbags must be turned on or off.

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Ask Cars.com: Should I buy a front- or all-wheel-drive 2011 Kia Sorento?; CARS.COM AFFILIATE

Q: I am considering buying a 2011 Kia Sorento EX and was wondering about front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive with a four-cylinder. A: Seeing as you can get around fine with a front-wheel-drive Azera, our editors think you could very well have the same experience in a front-wheel-drive Sorento and save some coin.

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Ask Cars.com: Sync may be available on other vehicles sometime; CARS.COM AFFILIATE

Q: Will other automakers, besides Ford, feature Sync in their vehicles in the foreseeable future? A: Ford has said it may license Sync to other automakers in the future, though other companies are developing their own systems. Sync, which debuted in 2007, was developed with Microsoft, which gave Ford exclusive rights to the software until November 2008.

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Pretty boy is no slacker; Dodge Chromed Ram performs well for a show vehicle

Show trucks are built to draw attention, and the 2010 Mopar Chromed Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4x4 doesn't fail to attract legions of curious onlookers and gushing admirers, even when slightly out of its element.

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2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4 x 4 Laramie with Mopar accessories rear view

2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4 x 4 Laramie with Mopar accessories rear view

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2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4 x 4 Laramie with Mopar accessories tire

2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4 x 4 Laramie with Mopar accessories tire

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2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4 x 4 Laramie with Mopar accessories front view

2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4 x 4 Laramie with Mopar accessories front view

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Lexus SUV just right, despite its size; Big family hauler proves comfortable and convenient

When the Lexus GX 460 showed up in my driveway, I almost discounted it immediately. Not only did the GX 460 ooze luxury, it was equally functional for my days shuttling my kids and their friends around. This SUV with room for seven doesn't drive like an SUV with room for seven.

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Kicking Tires: Nissan chief predicts 500,000 Leafs worldwide by 2012; CARS.COM AFFILIATE

The head of Nissan-Renault, Carlos Ghosn, is bullish about the prospects of the Leaf all-electric vehicle. The Leaf faces no real competition as it enters the market, and Nissan will have the largest capacity to manufacture new vehicles of all the companies trying to bring an electric car to the market, Ghosn said.

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Nissan Leaf concept vehicle

Nissan Leaf concept vehicle

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Kicking Tires: Wi-Fi signals could lead to car break-ins; CARS.COM AFFILIATE

The next time you leave your laptop, iPhone or iPad in your car, you might want to take the time to turn off the Wi-Fi. According to the mobile security software company Credant Technologies, devices that use Wi-Fi can take up to 30 minutes before going into "sleep" mode. Recently in Jamaica, a group trying to scam the lottery was found to be using laptops stolen in just this fashion.

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Wi-Fi, in auto

Wi-Fi, in auto

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