Dear John: I’m looking for a luxury SUV on a budget

Story by John LeBlancBack in the old days — I’m talking around 1999 — if you were looking for a combination of a luxury sedan and the utility of an SUV, your choice was limited to high-end brands like Range Rover, BMW or Mercedes-Benz. With the past decade’s democratization of luxury, though, Canadians can now get many of […]

First Drive: 2016 Toyota Avalon

Story and photo by John LeBlanc GATINEAU, Quebec — While stopping for a much-needed shot of java at a coffee shop along our drive route, the nice young lady behind the counter asked what kind of “sharp-looking” car we were driving.

Road Test: 2016 Dodge Charger SXT AWD

Story and photo by John LeBlanc For the few remaining fans of full-size sedans in Canada, the 2016 Dodge Charger is their favourite. However, in a shrinking class that includes nameplates your grandparents are probably more familiar with – like the Chevrolet Impala, Ford Taurus or Toyota Avalon – is being the best-selling large car in the country relevant […]

Trends: These alternative automakers could be game changers

Story by John LeBlancThe car, truck or SUV you currently drive is more than likely powered by a fossil-fueled internal combustion engine, purchased or leased at your local dealer, and manufactured by an American, Japanese or German company with a history of building cars that goes back well into the last century. But there are […]

Long-Term Test: 2016 Ford Explorer Sport – Part 1

Story and photo by John LeBlancIt’s that time of the year again when Canadians start getting nervous about winter driving. And as much as we can prepare ourselves for dealing with snowy and icy road conditions, one way to manage your winter driving duties is to pilot a winter-ready vehicle like our 60-day test drive […]

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