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In this issue of Wheel Extra, Wheels writers take the family on a roadtrip in a $105,000 Mercedes hybrid, relive the glory days of British grand touring cars in a brand new Aston Martin Vantage Coupe and find out what's behind Volvo's new look.

Precious Metal: 1970 Datsun 240Z
Jil McIntosh on how the introduction of the Datsun 240Z heralded the arrival of the Japanese automakers as a force to be reckoned with in North America.
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Audi R8 5.2L V10: Excess success?
Mark Richardson on why the Audi R8 powered by eight cylinders just isn't enough any more.
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Fine Lines: Volvo's new designs
John LeBlanc interviews Volvo designer Fedde Talsma about the Swedish automaker's new design language.
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2010 Mercedes Benz S400 Blue Tech: Cocooning goes green
Even the rich feel eco-guilt. Which is where the $105,000 Mercedes Benz S400 Blue Tech hybrids comes in.
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2010 Aston Martin Vantage Coupe: British bulldog
John LeBlanc feels all nostalgic for Aston Martin of old when he drives the brand new Vantage coupe.
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