China’s Geely takes aim at North American market with Volvo-derived vehicles

By John LeBlanc After almost a decade of false starts and broken promises, China’s Geely, the holding company that also owns Volvo, says it plans on exporting Chinese-made cars to North America in 2016.

Dear John: Small pickup trucks

Story by John LeBlanc They drink a lot of expensive fuel and they aren’t exactly easy to drive or manoeuvre, but it seems sales of full-sized pickup trucks just keep increasing in Canada. Not all truck buyers are looking for full-sized capabilities, however, and that’s the case with this month’s Dear John letter.

Road Test: 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited Premium

Story and photos by John LeBlanc About half a century ago (before the minivan, the SUV or the crossover existed), full-sized sedans met the family transportation needs for the majority of Canadian households. Today, however, big four-doors are just a blip on new car sales charts.

Comparo: 2013 Acura TL SH-AWD vs. Volvo S60 T5 AWD

Story and photos by John LeBlanc When it comes to the sports sedan market, the Germans rule, but there are buyers who don’t necessarily want to drive an Audi A4 or a BMW 3 Series. This is why we’re comparing a pair of non-Teutonic sporty four-doors. While the Japanese Acura TL and Swedish Volvo S60 […]

Road Test: 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Turbo Hybrid

Story and photos by John LeBlanc It’s not as big of a personality clash as Dr. Henry Jekyll’s struggles with his Edward Hyde alter ego, but the automotive terms “Turbo” and “Hybrid” don’t seem like likely bedfellows, as in the new-this-year Volkswagen Jetta Turbo Hybrid, a car that seems to be trying to be all […]

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