Bailout Blues: Will Fiat ever deliver on its promise of new Chryslers?

By John LeBlanc With U.S. lawmakers taking Toyota to the wood shed this week, let’s take a look at another automaker with some, ahem, challenges: Fiat-run Chrysler.

Road Test: 2009 Honda Fit

[svgallery name=”09_Honda_Fit”] Story and photos by John LeBlanc When the first oil crisis hit with its associated jump in fuel prices and shortages way back in 1973, smaller, more fuel efficient family transportation alternatives to the traditionally larger Detroit land yachts were few and far between. Even the small cars that could be had, like […]

Comparo: Honda Insight versus Honda Fit

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Let’s face it: the 2010 Honda Insight clearly exists because of the unexpected success of the Toyota Prius. One look at the Honda’s egg-on-wheels profile clearly gives the impersonation away.

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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