Top 10: Canned Cars for 2010

[svgallery name=”Top_10_canned_cars”] Story by John LeBlanc In one of the most tumultuous years ever in the auto industry, slow sales and bankruptcies have forced automakers to not only pare back on specific models for the upcoming 2010 model year, but also shed whole brands (i.e. General Motors’ Pontiac and Saturn). Some cars, like the Dodge […]

Feature: Future Collectibles

[svgallery name=”Future_Collectibles”] Story and photos by John LeBlanc Considered the most prestigious event of its kind in the world, for the past 59 years, California’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has been a showcase for the collector car world. Some of the collector cars that will be showing up at this year’s event in August are […]

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.

Comparo: Honda Accord vs Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Nissan Altima

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Rear-drive coupes like the new Dodge Challenger or the upcoming Chevrolet Camaro and Hyundai Genesis are getting their 15 minutes of fame. But fans of sporty two-doors who are afraid of rear-end slippage in bad weather have plenty of front-wheel-drive versions to choose from. All new for 2008, coupe […]

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