Top 10s: Most embarrassing cars

Story by John LeBlanc In a new car market where reliability, safety and performance are at all-time highs, a great deal of a vehicle’s success rides on marketing, its image, and whether or not its styling is appealing. But sometimes, a stand-out-from-the-crowd vehicle than also cause some undo attention.

Feature: All 22 Canadian-made new cars and trucks for 2013

Story by John LeBlanc Although Canada produces fewer cars today than in the last few decades, it is still one of the largest when it comes to auto manufacturing. While we may no longer be in the top 10 (we’re actually 11th), more than 2.1 million new passenger vehicles were assembled in Canada in 2011 […]

The Crank: Could Detroit be doing better?

By John LeBlanc Compared to just three years ago, the trio of Detroit, U.S.A. automakers are feeling pretty good these days. It was only in 2009 where both Chrysler and General Motors filed for bankruptcy, needing tax payer “bailout” money to get by. All you hear these days from Detroit, though, are record sales and […]

Autonews: Honda Civic rated least toxic car

A Honda that won’t make you gag; glass-half-full automakers; aging car fleets; a new Mini van; a fleet of new S-Classes; and a hint of Kia’s next compact—it’s all in my weekly Autonews column at Toronto Star Wheels, or after the jump.

2012 Detroit: Worst in Show

By John LeBlanc Despite what the local media were saying, this year’s Detroit auto show was a bit of a yawner. Okay, a real, big yawner. Not only were the number of true concepts at an all-time low, but most of the types of exotic brands car enthusiasts drool over (i.e. Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces) didn’t […]

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