Long-Term Test: 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon – The Verdict

Story and photo by John LeBlancQuestions? Oh yes. We had quite a number when we gladly grabbed the key fob of our latest 60-day test drive subject, a 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon T6 Drive-E AWD Premier: Could a turbocharged and supercharged four-banger deliver the feel of similarly powerful engines with more cylinders? Can a station […]

Long-Term Test: 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon – Part 3

Story and photo by John LeBlancIf safety and practicality are at the top of your next new vehicle wish list, we can see how easy it would be to gravitate to our current 60-day tester, the 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon.

Road Test: 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

Story and photo by John LeBlancIt’s hard to imagine, but 2017 will mark the 20th anniversary of the debut of Toyota’s first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle, the Prius, way back in 1997. Since then, hybrids, and the electrification of the automobile, in general, have become almost ho-hum.

Long-Term Test: 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon – Part 2

Story and photo by John LeBlancBefore being replaced by minivans, crossovers and SUVs, station wagons were the utility vehicles of their time — a long time ago, on new car dealer lots far, far away. That’s why we decided it only made sense as part of our tenure with our 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon long-term tester to evaluate […]

Dear John: We need a compact hauler for hockey-loving kids

Story by John LeBlancWho doesn’t love a good compact crossover? Based on the surging sales numbers of these small and useful vehicles, most Canadian new vehicle owners would shout, “Not us!” But for some new car buyers, like Peter and Wendy Murray from my hometown of Ottawa, Ont., their current small SUV just isn’t doing […]