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.

The new 2014 Cadillac XTS Vsport goes hunting for Audis

By John LeBlanc In yet another attempt to lure import brand buyers, the latest edition to General Motors’ growing Cadillac luxury stable continues to put the emphasis on high performance, a quality normally associated with vehicles from the more established German brands.

Honda introduces a new Accord Hybrid. Again.

By John LeBlanc After a less-than-successful first attempt at marrying gasoline and electricity in its popular mid-size sedan two model generations ago, Japan’s Honda is introducing an all-new gas-electric Accord Hybrid Sedan for 2014.

First Drive: 2014 Fiat 500L Lounge

Story by John LeBlanc BALTIMORE, MD. – It’s been more than two years since the first 500 city car arrived in Canada, but Fiat fans finally have a second model to lust for with the new 2014 500L. And although the Italian automaker’s marketing types insist the “L” in the new compact hatchback’s name stands […]

First Drive: 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD

Story by John LeBlanc TERGENSEE, GERMANY – In the basement of his Hershey, Penn., home in 1928, candymaker H. B. Reese got the crazy idea of putting together two different confections — chocolate and peanut butter — into one candy. Lo and behold, Reese’s peanut butter cup was born. Fast forward more than a half […]

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