Comparo: 2014 Chevrolet Impala versus 2013 Toyota Avalon

Story and photos by John LeBlanc It’s been more than 50 years since large sedans were the go-to choice for family transportation in Canada. Since then, the introduction of the minivan, the sports utility vehicle (SUV) and the multi-functional crossover utility vehicle (CUV) have meant big four-door sedans sales have been limited to the high-end […]

Road Trip: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe XL Limited

Story and photos by John LeBlanc PICTON, Ont. – Let’s be clear: there’s a big difference between “camping” and “car camping”. The former usually involves you and your significant other, solo hiking through somewhere very remote, with only a backpack containing your food and shelter. While the latter is, well, nothing like that at all.

Road Test: 2013 Chevrolet Trax LS

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Perhaps it was the ability to slain the biggest woolly mammoth, pick far-to-reach fruit, or make a basket at the buzzer. Somewhere along the way in history, being tall became desirable. And the same now goes for small cars.

First Drive: 2014 Buick LaCrosse

Story by John LeBlanc CINCINNATI, OHIO — In a market where crossovers and small cars sell like hot chocolate in January, a large four-door sedan like the Buick LaCrosse often gets overlooked in Canada.

First Drive: 2014 Buick Regal

Story by John LeBlanc CINCINNATI, OHIO — As image makeovers go, the 2011 Buick Regal was extreme. After generations of sedate sedans best suited for the old at heart, the fifth-generation Regal was targeted at younger buyers who would normally shop at import brand stores for their entry-level sports sedan needs.

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