2010 L.A. Show: Kia rolls right into the luxury hybrid segment with new Optima

[svgallery name=”2010_LA_Kia”] By John LeBlanc LOS ANGELES – Although its been available in other markets for a few months, Kia picked the import-friendly California market to debut the North American version of its new Optima mid-size sedan.

The Crank: Did GM “lie” about its Chevy Volt being an “electric” car?

By John LeBlanc Its General Motors’ so-called Jesus (as in savior) Car. And it’s being rolled out in its home U.S. market right now, before it makes its way to Canada next year. Yet, in what should be a shining moment in the sun for one of the most talked about new cars in some […]

Paris 2010: Honda

By John LeBlanc PARIS, France – You have to think Honda Canada would like to take a Mulligan on its current small hybrid strategy As has been duly noted, its Insight hybrid has been anything but a success. In fact, I always wondered why the Japanese automaker didn’t simply put the Insight’s drivetrain into its […]

The Trouble with Toyotas: Has the hybrid halo been tarnished?

By John LeBlanc So, let’s see, what’s on Toyota president Akio Toyoda’s agenda today? Oh. Only recalling its “halo” Prius, the best-selling car in Japan, that’s all.

First Drive: 2010 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid & Diesel

[svgallery name=”Cayenne_Hybrid_Diesel_pics”] Story and photos by John LeBlanc DEARBORN, Michigan – Even though its one of the automaker’s younger products, the Porsche Cayenne’s role has changed many times over.

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