Are you ready for a front-wheel-drive BMW?

By John LeBlanc When the front-wheel-drive, Mini Countryman arrived for 2010, it may have not been obvious that at some point, parent BMW — a company that had built its reputation on high-performance, rear-wheel-drive cars — would eventually launch a small, FWD car of its own. But the new BMW Concept Active Tourer Outdoor is […]

Road Test: 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Despite questionable styling, a less-than-premium interior and minimal utility, the BMW X1 has become one of the German brand’s best sellers in Canada. And although it’s one of BMW’s less-established models, last year, the compact crossover trailed only the iconic 3 Series and popular X3 crossover in overall sales. […]

Comparo: 2013 Mazda CX-9 versus Nissan Pathfinder

Story by John LeBlanc Although they often get lumped together, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and crossover utility vehicles (crossovers) are very different beasts. A good example of the differences can be seen with the all-new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.

First Drive: 2014 Acura MDX Elite

Story by John LeBlanc PORTLAND, Oregon – To say Acura has a lot riding on the success of its new 2014 MDX crossover is like saying winter driving in Canada can be a bit challenging. Last year, almost one-third of new vehicles sold by Honda’s luxury brand were of the three-row MDX. But with an […]

Quick Spin: 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT AWD 3.6

Story and photos by John LeBlanc What is it? Relatively large for the compact crossover segment, the five-passenger, second-generation Chevrolet Equinox went on sale for 2010. Made in Ingersoll, Ontario, the front- or all-wheel-drive Equinox shares its platform with the GMC Terrain.

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