Comparo: 2013 BMW X5 xDrive 35d vs. Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Story by John LeBlanc Conflicted may be the best way to describe the diesel versions of the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne.

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.

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 […]

Volkswagen Canada confirms rollout plans for next-generation Golf

By John LeBlanc Ever since the new, seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf went on-sale in overseas’ markets late last year, Canadian new car buyers have been wondering what the German automaker’s plans were for importing its compact hatchback to Canada. Wonder no more. During a recent media event in Germany, Volkswagen Canada confirmed some details about the […]

Road Test: 2013 Mazda CX-9 GT

Story and photos by John LeBlanc It would be all too easy to call the CX-9 the black sheep of the Mazda family. As a large, tall and heavy three-row crossover, since its debut for 2008, the CX-9 has always challenged the Japanese automaker’s fun-to-drive brand ethos, best exemplified by its iconic MX-5 (née Miata) […]

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