Road Test: 2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 TSI Comfortline

Story and photo by John LeBlanc The Volkswagen Golf is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. So the timing of the all-new, seventh-generation models seems appropriate.

First Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Touareg

Story and photo by John LeBlanc MUNICH, Germany — The price of fuel continues to be high and our streets are not becoming any less congested with traffic, but the popularity of large and luxurious SUVs continues unabated.

Comparison Test: 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe XL versus Toyota Highlander

Story by John LeBlanc Most new car buyers are expecting some sort of compromise with their next purchase. Two-seat sports car buyers will more than likely have their larger Ikea purchases delivered to their homes. In the same vein, pickup truck owners won’t be entering their local motorsport club’s Sunday slalom event.

First Drive: 2015 Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Quattro

Story and photo by John LeBlanc MALMO, Sweden — In the past, American new-car buyers haven’t shown the same level of affection for diesel-powered vehicles as we Canadians. But that difference between our two car-buying cultures seems to be changing, especially if vehicles like this 2015 Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Quattro become more readily available.

Road Test: 2014 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Coupe Quattro Technik

Story and photo by John LeBlanc Nothing says, “Look at me!” like a stylish, two-door coupe. And Audi’s A5 continues to draw the right kind of attention.

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