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First Drive: 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI

Story and photo by John LeBlanc KANATA, Ont. — Just how old is Volkswagen’s outgoing 2.0-litre four-cylinder gas engine that is being laid to rest for 2016? Even the folks at the German automaker aren’t quite sure.

Road Test: 2016 Mini John Cooper Works 3-Door

Story and photo by John LeBlanc Predictability is usually an emotion that keeps your heartbeat in check. Yet the unsurprising debut of the John Cooper Works version of the third-generation Mini Cooper 3-Door – the most powerful and quickest Mini ever – arrives with the goal of getting the hearts of its drivers pumping.

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.

Road Test: 2016 Subaru BRZ

Story and photo by John LeBlanc I’m not a big hugger, but I’d happily wrap my arms around Akio Toyoda – Toyota‘s president and CEO – and give him a squeeze of thanks for the Subaru BRZ.

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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