New 2014 Mazda 3 adds spice to already hot compact class

By John LeBlanc Japan’s Mazda unveiled the hatchback version of its Mazda 3 this week in New York. A perennial best seller, the compact is the most important model in the automaker’s lineup. And if first appearances are correct, Mazda has not held back on any front to make the new 2014 a class-leader.

Dear John: Large, family sedans

By John LeBlanc While some parents use the excuse of having children to go out and buy a large people mover — like a minivan or crossover — this month’s Dear John letter is asking for advice on buying a new family sedan.

The new 2014 Cadillac XTS Vsport goes hunting for Audis

By John LeBlanc In yet another attempt to lure import brand buyers, the latest edition to General Motors’ growing Cadillac luxury stable continues to put the emphasis on high performance, a quality normally associated with vehicles from the more established German brands.

Top 10s: The most fuel-efficient hybrids for 2013

Story by John LeBlanc When Natural Resources Canada announced its top fuel-efficient new 2013 models, there were a host of pure-electric vehicles that sip no fuel at all. But not all new car buyers can afford the limited driving range and inconvenience of plugging in these EVs. For the rest of us, here are the […]

Honda introduces a new Accord Hybrid. Again.

By John LeBlanc After a less-than-successful first attempt at marrying gasoline and electricity in its popular mid-size sedan two model generations ago, Japan’s Honda is introducing an all-new gas-electric Accord Hybrid Sedan for 2014.

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