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Honda has suddenly awoken from the slumber that has seen several of its recent product launches arrive with what was essentially a carryover powertrain. Having introduced three new hybrid systems, Honda's under-hood engineering is about to get a major overhaul. Read all about the new hardware at timescolonist.com/cars

Inside Driving this week, you'll find reviews of the new Subaru Forester, the 2013 Jaguar XF-R, the new Dodge Dart, the 2013 Toyota Avalon, the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi and more.

Also inside this week: Driving writer Pedro Arrais looks at how our cooler weather affects electric vehicles' range and battery power; auto historian Bill Vance recounts the history of the Continental Motor Corp., which made engines for many of the popular cars of the mid-20th century; and driving instructor Steve Wallace looks at the dangers of texting while behind the wheel.

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