The Crank: Diesel-loving Canadians to get new 2011 Jetta TDI first

By John LeBlanc The next, new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is going to be a big deal for the German automaker in North America. And it needs to be. Along with the new U.S.-made Passat-replacing-yet-to-be-named midsized sedan coming next year, the new Mexican-made Jetta is the first half of VW’s two-sedan attack to more than double […]

The Crank: Is Russian Polo coming to Canada?

[svgallery name=”2010_VW_Polo_Russia”] By John LeBlanc We already know as part of German Volkswagen Group‘s plans to overtake Toyota and General Motors for the title of World’s Largest Automaker, it needs to shore up its small car offerings in North America.

Top 10: Show cars for 2010

By John LeBlanc The wrapup of last week’s Chinese auto show in Beijing brings an unofficial close to the 2010 international car show season – a round-the-world tour that started with yours truly making stops starting last September in Frankfurt along with Los Angeles, Detroit, and New York. The 2011 season will kicks off this […]

2010 Geneva: Canadian passports denied

[svgallery name=”2010 Geneva NOT Coming”] Story and photos by John LeBlanc GENEVA–With the continuing globalization of the auto industry, the differences between cars sold from country to country is becoming smaller each year. For example, the 2012 Ford Focus is virtually the same car, whether it’s sold in Canada, China or the Canary Islands. Yet, […]

2010 Toronto Auto Show – “Must See” Concepts

It’s the last weekend to check out this year’s Canadian International Auto Show, down at the Metro Convention Centre. I’ve already told you about the “must see” performance debuts, but here are my recommendations  for the most interesting concepts you’ll find at this year’s show. – John LeBlanc

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