Comapro: BMW X6 vs Infiniti FX50 vs Porsche Cayenne S

Story and photos by John LeBLanc Marketed as the ultimate combination of the oxymoronic attributes of SUV practicality and sports sedan driving dynamics, this trio of mid-sized, sporty SUVs was judged solely on the driver’s needs. For those who shy away from the bold statement about conspicuous consumption an SUV makes, we also offer sports […]

Feature: North to James Bay in a BMW X6 xDrive 35i

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Matagami, Que.–For more than 600 kilometres, the James Bay Road cuts a wide, two-lane swath of pavement without Draconian speed laws, stop-and-go traffic, clogged intersections, stop signs – or any of the other daily driving obstacles known as “modern civilization.” Constructed in the early 1970s to transport workers and […]

Comparo: Audi A3 3.2 Quattro versus BMW 135i

Story and photos by John LeBlanc As higher fuel costs cause midsize luxury sport car buyers to move en masse to smaller cars, automotive industry analysts are predicting that the biggest growth in the Canadian new car market over the next few years will come from premium compacts.

Feature: BMW Driving Training‏

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Mont Tremblant, Québec – Without question, modern automotive safety technologies like anti-lock brakes and stability control systems have reduced traffic accidents and saved lives. On the other hand, most safety experts conclude: no amount of technology can help inattentive or careless drivers.

Feature: When a BMW M car isn’t enough

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Alpina has been working with BMW on road rockets, like the 2009 B7, for more than 47 years. Unlike other BMW tuner companies like AC Schnitzer, Hartge, Racing Dynamics, Hamann Motorsport and Dinan, Alpina is a stand-alone car manufacturer that BMW treats as a partner.

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