New 400 hp Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R revealed

By John LeBlanc At next month’s Frankfurt auto show, Japan’s Toyota will be showcasing its past, present and future in hybrid vehicles, highlighted by the debut of the Toyota Yaris Hybrid R concept.

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.

Top 10s: Best-selling new vehicles in Canada (so far) for 2013

Story by John LeBlanc Slowly and steadily, Canadians are returning to new car showrooms in pre-recession numbers. Sales of new cars and trucks for the first six months of 2013 were up 2.2 per cent compared to the same period during 2012, for a total of 883,667* units. While that increase may seem slight, it’s […]

Dear John: Hybrid sedans

By John LeBlanc When they first came out over a decade ago, gasoline-electric — or “hybrid” — cars definitely saved more fuel compared to their gas-only counterparts. But their low-volume sales numbers meant automakers were obligated to sell hybrids at premium prices. That’s no longer the case.

Feature: All 22 Canadian-made new cars and trucks for 2013

Story by John LeBlanc Although Canada produces fewer cars today than in the last few decades, it is still one of the largest when it comes to auto manufacturing. While we may no longer be in the top 10 (we’re actually 11th), more than 2.1 million new passenger vehicles were assembled in Canada in 2011 […]

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