The Crank: Is adventurous car design dead?

By John LeBlanc We waited for this? was my thought bubble when spy shots of what is speculated to be the next-gen Honda Civic in hot weather testing showed up in a video (above) this week. But then, I had the same light bulb go off when I first saw der neu BMW 6 Series […]

First Drive: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour

[svgallery name=”10_Honda_Accord_Crosstour”] Story and photos by John LeBlanc ELORA, Ont.–Station wagon lovers know the Honda Accord wagon never really went away. While 1997 was the last model year it was sold in Canada, all along there’s been a five-door Accord of some kind for sale in other markets. This new 2010 Accord Crosstour, though, isn’t […]

Comparo: Honda Accord vs Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Nissan Altima

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Rear-drive coupes like the new Dodge Challenger or the upcoming Chevrolet Camaro and Hyundai Genesis are getting their 15 minutes of fame. But fans of sporty two-doors who are afraid of rear-end slippage in bad weather have plenty of front-wheel-drive versions to choose from. All new for 2008, coupe […]

Auto Shows: 2008 New York Wrapup

Story and photos by John LeBlanc NEW YORK—Sporty and fun-to-drive vehicles dominated the debuts here, making it the first time in a few years that environmentally friendly or utility vehicles didn’t grab all the headlines at a major auto show.

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