2014 Geneva Motor Show: Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Prototype

Story and photos by John LeBlanc GENEVA – Following the concept two-seat sports car hardtop version that debuted here in Geneva two years ago, Fiat-Chrysler’s sporty Alfa Romeo brand unveiled the 4C Spider Prototype at this years show for fans of open-air motoring. And in addition to its new convertible capabilities, the 4C Spider Prototype […]

2014 Geneva Motor Show: 2015 Audi TT

Story and photos by John LeBlanc GENEVA – Since its debut as a concept in 1995, the Audi TT has arguably been the German brand’s style leader — R8 super car excepted. And the new, third-generation TT — taking inspiration from the Audi Sport Quattro Concept from last fall — that was unveiled here in […]

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 […]

Preview: Volvo’s radical Drive-E powertrains arrive in Canada

Story by John LeBlanc LAS VEGAS – You may have been wondering what’s been going on at Volvo lately. Since the Swedish automaker was snatched up by China’s Geely Automotive from America’s Ford Motor Co. four years ago, the brand has appeared to be in a product development coma. Witness the departure of the S40/V50/C30/C70 […]

First Drive: 2015 Volvo V60 Sportswagon T5 FWD

Story and photos by John LeBlanc LAS VEGAS, Nevada – If the idea of a Volvo showroom without a wagon disturbs you, fear no more. With the 2015 Volvo V60 Sportswagon already in Canadian dealerships, according to the Swedish automaker, “The wagon is back!”

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