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.
Read moreComparison 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.
Read moreRoad 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.
Read moreLong-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.
Read moreLease 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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