Road Test: 2013 Porsche Cayenne V6 6M

Story by John LeBlanc Here’s a little tidbit of automotive trivia you can whip out to impress friends: Did you know you could get an honest-to-gawd manual gearbox in a Porsche Cayenne? Well you can. A six-speeder, no less. It’s the standard transmission in the base model, six-cylinder gas engine version of Porsche’s mid-size SUV.

Top 10 spring fling new cars for 2013

By John LeBlanc It’s just not just the birds and bees that like to procreate when winter subsides. So do drivers. If you and your significant other are looking for an appropriate wind-in-your-hair set of wheels for your 2013 “spring fling,” here are 10 of our favourite rides to help you celebrate the departure of […]

Comparo: 2012 Buick Regal GS vs. Acura TSX V6

Story and photos by John LeBlanc The idea of comparing any Acura against any Buick may seem laughable. Stereotypes would have you believe that Buicks are luxury-first floatmobiles, designed for your Great Aunt to get to church on Sunday with no fuss. Acura, on the other hand, is Honda’s attempt at taking on more sporting […]

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, […]