Long-Term Test: 2015 Honda CR-V SE AWD- Part 3

Story and photo by John LeBlanc We haven’t been avoiding talking about the way our long-term 2015 Honda CR-V SE AWD drives. Really! First, we took a deep dive into all the details that went into Honda’s refresh of its best-selling compact crossover, and then we looked at the five-passenger, all-wheel-drive vehicle’s noteworthy people and cargo hauling capabilities. We’re now three-quarters through our 60-day […]

Trends: Why automakers have Chinese buyers in mind

Story and photo by John LeBlanc At this year’s New York Auto Show, Ford rolled out a concept for its new Continental, a flagship luxury sedan set to go on sale next year. And without hesitation, Ford officials made it clear that, yes, they would be quite happy if they sold a few Continentals in North America. […]

Road Test: 2016 Kia Sorento SX+ V6 AWD

Story and photo by John LeBlanc The all-new 2016 Kia Sorento should not have surprised me. Oh, I know. The Korean automaker’s tagline is “The Power to Surprise” and over the past few years, each new product introduction brought a surprisingly improved new model; wickedly competitive vehicles that bury the memories of the cheap-to-buy and equally cheap-feeling […]

Comparison Test: 2015 Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes GLA 250

Story by John LeBlanc It’s been more than a decade now since luxury compact crossovers have become immensely popular and have become almost as commonplace as their sedan counterparts. SUVs like the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class sell almost as much as their respective A4, 3 Series and C-Class siblings, greatly helping their parent companies attract new customers.