Road Test: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Some automakers take a few too many liberties in labeling their sports cars as “everyday” transportation. For instance, Audi likes to brag that its R8 can be driven 365 days a year, mainly because it has all-wheel-drive. I guess so. But what if that day falls in January. In […]

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 […]

First Drive: 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Whether you’re a pregnant elephant or a Lincoln dealer starved for new product, 22 months is a long gestation period to wait for your new baby. But that’s about how long it’s been from when Ford’s luxury brand announced its flagship MKS sedan would get one of the company’s […]

First Drive: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E Class Coupe

Story and photos by John LeBlanc SIENNA, Italy–Back in simpler times before the mass customization of consumer goods Mercedes-Benz had a simpler lineup: a large sedan, a smaller one and a sports car. Yet just as you can now order your personal computer any way you want by choosing such options as processing power, memory […]

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, […]

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