2014 New York: 2015 Acura TLX

Story and photos by John LeBlanc The long gestation period for Acura’s replacement for both its TSX and TL sports sedans is finally over. After unveiling a thinly-disguised pre-production version at this January’s Detroit auto show, Honda’s premium brand finally rolled out its ready-to-go-on-sale 2015 TLX, all set to take on the likes of the […]

Road Test: 2014 Cadillac CTS 3.6 AWD

  Story and photos by John LeBlanc I’ve long been on record as saying Cadillac’s CTS sedan has been parent General Motors’ most competitive vehicle. And the arrival of the new, third-generation version for 2014 does little to sway that opinion.

Road Test: 2014 Kia Cadenza Premium

Story and photos by John LeBlanc The all-new 2014 Cadenza is a great example of the difference between a brand’s reality and its perception. For most new car buyers, the Kia badge on the Cadenza screams mainstream — as in Chevrolet or Toyota. But in truth — and based on its styling, performance, level of […]

Flashback Fridays: 2005 Audi TT 3.2 DSG S-Line Coupe

Story by John LeBlanc Imagine if you could be the automotive equivalent to Woody Allen’s Zelig, able to drive the more significant cars throughout history. Notable cars, such as the 1911 Cadillac, which had the world’s first electronic starter, meaning the driver no longer had to haul on a crank to get the engine turned […]

Dear John: Winter-friendly small SUVs

Story by John LeBlanc If there’s one defining season that our country is known for, it’s winter. And for some new car buyers, getting from A to B in the snow, slush and freezing rain of a typical Canadian winter can be challenging at the best of times, but especially if the majority of your […]

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