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.

Road Test: 2009 Audi A6 3.0T

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Across the pond, Audi’s A6 sedan has fought its way into the top spot as Europe’s best selling luxury sedan, just ahead of the stalwart BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E Class. With newer models like the A4, Q5 and R8 getting all the attention here in Canada, Audi’s […]

Road Test: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT V6

Story and photos by John LeBlanc The rumblings of Pontiac’s demise started just over four years ago at the New York auto show. That’s when Bob Lutz, prescient head of product development for General Motors, voiced his opinion that Buick and Pontiac were “damaged brands.” It’s taken one sharp fuel price hike and global recession, […]

Comparo: BMW 335d versus Lexus GS 450h

Story and photos by John LeBlanc In the pursuit of lower fuel consumption ratings and tailpipe emissions, efficient hybrids and diesels are starting to filter into mainstream passenger cars. Even in cars that have sporty or luxurious pretensions. Right now, though, there are only two luxury rear-wheel-drive sports sedans that also take saving fuel seriously: […]

First Drive: 2010 Porsche Panamera

Story, videos and photos by John LeBlanc MUNICH–What else can we tell you about Porsche’s new Panamera? The German automaker has been tossing out Panamera details like bread crumbs to park pigeons since 2005 when it officially confirmed that production of a four-door Porsche was a go. Over the years, there have been camouflaged Nurburgring […]

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