2014 New York: 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Next to its Silverado fullsize pickup trucks, the front-wheel-drive, five-passenger Cruze compact four-door sedan is Chevrolet’s best-selling vehicle in Canada. And to better compete against rivals like the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Jetta (both updated here in New York as well), the 2015 Cruze receives its first design refresh […]

Dear John: “I need an entry-level diesel sedan”

Story by John LeBlanc For a lot of Canadians, spending hours in a car to get back and forth from work has become a necessary evil. But that tedium doesn’t have to cost you as much in fuel as it does with a conventional gas-powered vehicle. Which is exactly the problem I’m going to solve […]

Dear John: What’s the best new commuter car I can buy?

Story by John LeBlanc For the majority of new car buyers, the idea of owning a sports car or luxury sedan is a far-off dream. The reality is, most of us need a car to simply get us from point A to B, usually so we can make a living. Such is the case for […]

2012 Geneva Motor Show: The best debuts NOT coming to Canada

By John LeBlanc GENEVA—For many car fans, the annual Swiss auto show held here at the foot of the Alps is strictly a “look-but-can’t-buy” proposition. While the auto industry has become a lot more global, regional regulations and consumer tastes still mean there are plenty of debuts here that will not be coming to Canada.

Comparo: 2012 Chevrolet Volt vs. Cruze Eco

Electric cars may be the future, but how do they stack up today? Read my electric-Volt versus gas-Cruze Toronto Star Wheels comparo, or after the jump.

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