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 […]

Road Test: 2016 Honda Pilot Touring

Story and photo by John LeBlancIf you’re interested in the new 2016 Honda Pilot, you’re probably also saving to put a few of your offspring through university. With seating for up to eight passengers, Honda’s midsize crossover has been popular with families looking for good value since it arrived in 2002. And although a minivan […]

Road Test: 2016 Toyota Venza

Story and photo by John LeBlanc Created to fill the gap between its smaller RAV4 and the larger Highlander crossover siblings, the Toyota Venza has struggled to find a loyal fan base since its arrival in 2009. Even its maker was never sure what to make of the Venza. When it was introduced as a […]

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 […]

Road Test: 2016 Kia Sorento SX+ V6 AWD

Story and photo by John LeBlanc The all-new 2016 Kia Sorento should not have surprised me. Oh, I know. The Korean automaker’s tagline is “The Power to Surprise” and over the past few years, each new product introduction brought a surprisingly improved new model; wickedly competitive vehicles that bury the memories of the cheap-to-buy and equally cheap-feeling […]

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