2014 Detroit: How Toyota’s designers took the virtual FT-1 to reality

Story by John LeBlanc DETROIT – Toyota is sticking to its guns that its FT-1 concept, arguably the “hit” of the 2014 Detroit auto show, is just that — a concept. Sporting design echoes from former Toyota sports cars from the 1960s’ 2000GT to the Supra of the 1990s to today’s Scion FR-S, it’s hard […]

Video: Five most significant concepts from the 2014 Detroit Auto Show

2014 Detroit: Virtual Toyota FT-1 is a real blast

Story and photos by John LeBlanc DETROIT – While the new Toyota FT-1 Concept sports car can be virtually driven today, its acronym breaks down as “Future Toyota” and the number “1” representing the ultimate Toyota sports car.

Top 10s: New 2014 vehicles to survive a Canadian winter

Story by  John LeBlanc With a Canadian winter finally here in all its freezing, snowy and slushy glory, traction is at the top of the wish list for many buyers looking for a new set of wheels. And while a proper set of snow tires is the first step in making sure you and your […]

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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