Comparison Test: 2016 Ford Edge vs. 2016 Nissan Murano

Story and photos by John LeBlancLet’s be clear: If not for the success of Nissan’s original Murano, there would be no Ford Edge to battle for the hearts of midsize crossover buyers. Arriving for 2003, the five-passenger, four-door Murano was one of the pioneers of the car-based crossover utility vehicle craze. Based on a Nissan […]

Comparison Test: 2016 Mazda MX-5 vs. 2016 Subaru BRZ

Story and photos by John LeBlancLet’s call a spade a shovel: Affordable sports cars have always been a trendy segment, never an automotive staple.

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.

Comparison Test: 2015 Audi SQ5 vs. 2015 Porsche Macan S

Story by John LeBlanc If town criers were still prominent, they might crow about the sea of change that’s happening in today’s automotive showrooms — perhaps making a proclamation along the lines of, “The luxury sports sedan is dead! Long live the luxury sports crossover!”

Comparison Test: 2015 Honda Civic vs. 2015 Toyota Corolla

Story by John LeBlanc Small cars are still big news in Canada. Whereas our friends in the U.S. tend to go for midsize offerings, compacts continue to be the largest new passenger car segment in this country. Two of the longest-serving and best-selling compact nameplates are the Honda Civic, on sale since 1973, and its arch […]

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