Road Test: 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Turbo Hybrid

Story and photos by John LeBlanc It’s not as big of a personality clash as Dr. Henry Jekyll’s struggles with his Edward Hyde alter ego, but the automotive terms “Turbo” and “Hybrid” don’t seem like likely bedfellows, as in the new-this-year Volkswagen Jetta Turbo Hybrid, a car that seems to be trying to be all […]

Road Test: 2013 Toyota Corolla LE

Story and photos by John LeBlanc It’s time to say goodbye to the Corolla. And not just the 2013 model, but the Corolla as we’ve known it for decades.

Road Test: 2013 Cadillac XTS

Story by John LeBlanc If 19th-century writer Charles Dickens was alive and well and penning about cars today, he’d no doubt title his review of the new Cadillac XTS as A Tale of Two Cadillacs. On one hand, the new-this-year, full-sized sedan tries to keep traditional Cadillac buyers in the fold, while at the same […]

Road Test: 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Despite questionable styling, a less-than-premium interior and minimal utility, the BMW X1 has become one of the German brand’s best sellers in Canada. And although it’s one of BMW’s less-established models, last year, the compact crossover trailed only the iconic 3 Series and popular X3 crossover in overall sales. […]

Road Test: 2013 Lexus LX 570

Story by John LeBlanc Although they still only represent a small part of the new car market, ultra-luxury sports utility vehicles continue to be popular for buyers with the means. With such chariots costing in the $100,000 range, its hard to associate the term “value” in this bracket, but the facelifted 2013 Lexus LX 570 […]

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