Road Test: 2013 Cadillac XTS

Story by John LeBlanc If 19th-century writer Charles Dickens was alive and well and penning about cars today, he’d no doubt title his review of the new Cadillac XTS as A Tale of Two Cadillacs. On one hand, the new-this-year, full-sized sedan tries to keep traditional Cadillac buyers in the fold, while at the same […]

Dear John: Hybrid sedans

By John LeBlanc When they first came out over a decade ago, gasoline-electric — or “hybrid” — cars definitely saved more fuel compared to their gas-only counterparts. But their low-volume sales numbers meant automakers were obligated to sell hybrids at premium prices. That’s no longer the case.

Road Test: 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Despite questionable styling, a less-than-premium interior and minimal utility, the BMW X1 has become one of the German brand’s best sellers in Canada. And although it’s one of BMW’s less-established models, last year, the compact crossover trailed only the iconic 3 Series and popular X3 crossover in overall sales. […]

Feature: All 22 Canadian-made new cars and trucks for 2013

Story by John LeBlanc Although Canada produces fewer cars today than in the last few decades, it is still one of the largest when it comes to auto manufacturing. While we may no longer be in the top 10 (we’re actually 11th), more than 2.1 million new passenger vehicles were assembled in Canada in 2011 […]

Road Test: 2013 Lexus LX 570

Story by John LeBlanc Although they still only represent a small part of the new car market, ultra-luxury sports utility vehicles continue to be popular for buyers with the means. With such chariots costing in the $100,000 range, its hard to associate the term “value” in this bracket, but the facelifted 2013 Lexus LX 570 […]

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