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 […]

Road Test: 2016 Ford Focus Titanium

Story and photo by John LeBlancThe wealth of new automotive technologies found in modern cars can be a wonderful thing. Let’s say, for instance, you did not exactly ace the parallel parking portion on your driver’s test. That would not have been a problem if you were driving a new 2016 Ford Focus Titanium sedan.

Road Test: 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible EcoBoost

Story and photo by John LeBlanc Ugh. Fall. The air turns from humid to crisp. Available daylight becomes precious. Lawn furniture is ready for storage. But one way to extend the summer is to take an open-air car for a drive, just like this new Ford Mustang Convertible.

Long-Term Test: 2015 BMW i3 – Final Verdict

Story and photo by John LeBlanc Abraham Lincoln once said, “The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.” And in the case of our 2015 BMW i3 Range Extender (REX) electric car, we had 60 days to experience what many believe is the future of motoring.

Comparison: 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2015 Ford Expedition Max

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Able to ferry a herd of friends and family with their gear – while towing tonnes – these full-size SUVs look like dinosaurs compared to the plethora of smaller, lighter and more fuel-efficient crossovers that have taken over new car showrooms.

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