First Drive: 2015 Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Quattro

Story and photo by John LeBlanc MALMO, Sweden — In the past, American new-car buyers haven’t shown the same level of affection for diesel-powered vehicles as we Canadians. But that difference between our two car-buying cultures seems to be changing, especially if vehicles like this 2015 Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Quattro become more readily available.

Road Test: 2014 Audi A5 2.0 TFSI Coupe Quattro Technik

Story and photo by John LeBlanc Nothing says, “Look at me!” like a stylish, two-door coupe. And Audi’s A5 continues to draw the right kind of attention.

Prototype Drive: Audi A6 and RS 5 TDI-e

Story by John LeBlanc MALMÖ, Sweden — It’s an interesting time in the auto industry for engine geeks. Not since the dawn of the automobile more than a century ago, when cars were powered by everything from gasoline to electricity to steam, have new car buyers had such a variety of powertrains to choose from.

Road Test: 2014 Kia Sorento SX

Story and photos by John LeBlanc News alert for station wagons fans: The once-dominant family haulers aren’t coming back. At least that’s the impression buyers get by waltzing into any new car dealership these days.

Comparo: 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vs. 2014 Lexus IS 350

Story and photos by John LeBlanc It’s all thanks to the success of BMW’s 3 Series sedan — arguably the vehicle that invented the entry-level sports sedan segment in the mid-1980s — that we’re now evaluating the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid AWD Sport and equally fresh 2014 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport.

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