Dear John: Small pickup trucks

Story by John LeBlanc They drink a lot of expensive fuel and they aren’t exactly easy to drive or manoeuvre, but it seems sales of full-sized pickup trucks just keep increasing in Canada. Not all truck buyers are looking for full-sized capabilities, however, and that’s the case with this month’s Dear John letter.

Road Test: 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited Premium

Story and photos by John LeBlanc About half a century ago (before the minivan, the SUV or the crossover existed), full-sized sedans met the family transportation needs for the majority of Canadian households. Today, however, big four-doors are just a blip on new car sales charts.

Comparo: 2013 Acura TL SH-AWD vs. Volvo S60 T5 AWD

Story and photos by John LeBlanc When it comes to the sports sedan market, the Germans rule, but there are buyers who don’t necessarily want to drive an Audi A4 or a BMW 3 Series. This is why we’re comparing a pair of non-Teutonic sporty four-doors. While the Japanese Acura TL and Swedish Volvo S60 […]

First Drive: 2015 Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI Quattro

Story and photo by John LeBlanc COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Since its debut four years ago, the success of Audi’s stylish Audi A7 Sportback proves that even luxury car buyers will buy hatchbacks. So far in 2014, A7 Sportback sales in Canada are up 57%, with total sales nearing that of the more established and traditional […]

First Drive: 2014 Porsche Panamera S

Story by John LeBlanc MUNICH, GERMANY – In the face of outcries of blasphemy from purists, the Panamera — Porsche’s first-ever four-door, four-passenger luxury sedan/hatchback — quickly became a global sales success after its debut for 2010. In Canada last year, the Panamera sat third behind the new 911 Carrera 2+2 and the best-selling Cayenne SUV […]

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