Dear John: We need a compact hauler for hockey-loving kids

Story by John LeBlancWho doesn’t love a good compact crossover? Based on the surging sales numbers of these small and useful vehicles, most Canadian new vehicle owners would shout, “Not us!” But for some new car buyers, like Peter and Wendy Murray from my hometown of Ottawa, Ont., their current small SUV just isn’t doing […]

Dear John: I’m looking for a luxury SUV on a budget

Story by John LeBlancBack in the old days — I’m talking around 1999 — if you were looking for a combination of a luxury sedan and the utility of an SUV, your choice was limited to high-end brands like Range Rover, BMW or Mercedes-Benz. With the past decade’s democratization of luxury, though, Canadians can now get many of […]

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.

Road Test: 2015 Mazda CX-9 GT

Story and photo by John LeBlanc SPRINGBROOK, P.E.I. – “Compromise ” is a great descriptor for the majority of family road trips. In most cases, Ma and Pa would prefer to be at an all-inclusive resort with nary a child in sight, whereas the kids would rather spend every single freakin’ day at the local […]

Top 10s: Concepts heading to production, maybe…

Story by John LeBlanc From Frankfurt last September to Beijing this April, with stops in Los Angeles, Detroit and New York, and Geneva thrown in for good measure, the 2013-2014 international auto show season dazzled us with dozens of new concept cars. But only 10 of them have been deemed worthy enough to garner your […]

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