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Road Test: 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid

Story and photo by John LeBlanc

Thank high fuel prices and stricter government-mandated fuel economy ratings for today’s variety of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles. Once limited to being quirky little cars when they arrived in the late 1990s (think first-gen Toyota Prius or Honda Insight), hybrids now come in all shapes and sizes, including family sedans like this 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid.

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04.27.15 | 2015, Car Buying Advice, Hybrids, Kia, midsize sedans, road tests | Comments Off on Road Test: 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid

Comparison Test: 2015 Ford Fiesta ST vs. Mini Cooper S 5 Door

Story by John LeBlanc

A pair of oil crises and government-mandated curbing of automobile emissions in the 1970s all but killed off the once mighty American V8 muscle car. But in the wake of neutered Ford Mustang Cobras and castrated Chevrolet Camaro Z28s rose a raft of relatively fun-to-drive small cars, led by the likes of the Volkswagen GTI and the Honda Civic Si.

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04.15.15 | 2015, Car Buying Advice, comparos, Ford, Hatchbacks, Mini, Sports Compacts | Comments Off on Comparison Test: 2015 Ford Fiesta ST vs. Mini Cooper S 5 Door

Road Test: 2015 Nissan Murano SL AWD

Story by John LeBlanc

If you’re looking to point a finger for the death of the traditional station wagon, feel free to direct your index at Nissan’s Murano.

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04.10.15 | 2015, Car Buying Advice, Midsize Crossovers, Nissan, road tests, videos | Comments Off on Road Test: 2015 Nissan Murano SL AWD

Long-Term Test: 2015 Honda CR-V SE AWD – Part 1

Story and photo by John LeBlanc

The numbers don’t lie. If you’re in the throes of new car shopping, chances are you’re considering a compact crossover.

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04.09.15 | 2015, Car Buying Advice, Compact Crossovers, Honda, Long Term Reviews | Comments Off on Long-Term Test: 2015 Honda CR-V SE AWD – Part 1

Lease or loan? Breaking down how to finance your new car

Story by John LeBlanc

You’ve done your test drives. You’ve trudged through the colour charts and looked at all the options. Now comes the question: “How do I finance my next new vehicle?”

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04.09.15 | 2015, Car Buying Advice, Dear John, Features | Comments Off on Lease or loan? Breaking down how to finance your new car
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