Road Test: 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk V6

Story by John LeBanc I’m not exactly sure when the gentrification of the sports utility vehicle happened. Was it when the Japanese automakers started producing their compact car-based CR-Vs and RAV4s in the late 1990s?

Road Test: 2015 Porsche Cayman S

Story and photo by John LeBlanc Just like the way your parents sagely advised you in high school, popularity is not the sole measure of competence. The same can be said for Porsche’s current lineup.

Long-Term Test: 2015 Honda CR-V SE AWD- Part 3

Story and photo by John LeBlanc We haven’t been avoiding talking about the way our long-term 2015 Honda CR-V SE AWD drives. Really! First, we took a deep dive into all the details that went into Honda’s refresh of its best-selling compact crossover, and then we looked at the five-passenger, all-wheel-drive vehicle’s noteworthy people and cargo hauling capabilities. We’re now three-quarters through our 60-day […]

Trends: Why automakers have Chinese buyers in mind

Story and photo by John LeBlanc At this year’s New York Auto Show, Ford rolled out a concept for its new Continental, a flagship luxury sedan set to go on sale next year. And without hesitation, Ford officials made it clear that, yes, they would be quite happy if they sold a few Continentals in North America. […]

Road Test: 2016 Kia Sorento SX+ V6 AWD

Story and photo by John LeBlanc The all-new 2016 Kia Sorento should not have surprised me. Oh, I know. The Korean automaker’s tagline is “The Power to Surprise” and over the past few years, each new product introduction brought a surprisingly improved new model; wickedly competitive vehicles that bury the memories of the cheap-to-buy and equally cheap-feeling […]

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