Comparo: 2009 Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Story and photos by John LeBlanc There’s little to argue about. Rear-wheel-drive cars offer a better balance of handling and a clarity of steering that’s just not possible with front-wheel-drive vehicles. Period. Full stop.

First Drive: 2010 Nissan Cube

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Miami, Fla. – Like the plethora of lofts and condo apartment that create a veritable forest separating downtown Miami from trendy South Beach and eventually the Atlantic Ocean, Nissan’s new Cube uses the virtue of height to create maximum space in a minimal footprint. Available in Japan since 1998, […]

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 […]

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.

Comparo: Nissan GT-R versus Porsche 911 Turbo‏

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Nissan set the stage for a heroic David and Goliath battle when it introduced its new GT-R supercar last fall, flatly stating its “performance bogey” was none other than Porsche’s iconic 911 Turbo. Seriously? Seriously. On public roads at legal speeds, there’s very little to choose from between the […]

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