Road Test: 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

Story and photo by John LeBlancIt’s hard to imagine, but 2017 will mark the 20th anniversary of the debut of Toyota’s first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle, the Prius, way back in 1997. Since then, hybrids, and the electrification of the automobile, in general, have become almost ho-hum.

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 […]

Blame Toyota’s sheer lack of interest for Scion’s demise

Story by John LeBlancThe news of Toyota putting to rest its long-suffering Scion brand this week should have come as no surprise. With minimal new product investment for over a decade and a movement away from the Scion brand’s original values, the demise of the Japanese automaker’s so-called “youth” brand can be best described as a “death by a […]

First Drive: 2016 Toyota Avalon

Story and photo by John LeBlanc GATINEAU, Quebec — While stopping for a much-needed shot of java at a coffee shop along our drive route, the nice young lady behind the counter asked what kind of “sharp-looking” car we were driving.

Comparison Test: 2015 Honda Civic vs. 2015 Toyota Corolla

Story by John LeBlanc Small cars are still big news in Canada. Whereas our friends in the U.S. tend to go for midsize offerings, compacts continue to be the largest new passenger car segment in this country. Two of the longest-serving and best-selling compact nameplates are the Honda Civic, on sale since 1973, and its arch […]

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