Comparison Test: 2016 Ford Edge vs. 2016 Nissan Murano

Story and photos by John LeBlancLet’s be clear: If not for the success of Nissan’s original Murano, there would be no Ford Edge to battle for the hearts of midsize crossover buyers. Arriving for 2003, the five-passenger, four-door Murano was one of the pioneers of the car-based crossover utility vehicle craze. Based on a Nissan […]

Road Test: 2016 Honda Pilot Touring

Story and photo by John LeBlancIf you’re interested in the new 2016 Honda Pilot, you’re probably also saving to put a few of your offspring through university. With seating for up to eight passengers, Honda’s midsize crossover has been popular with families looking for good value since it arrived in 2002. And although a minivan […]

Road Test: 2016 Toyota Venza

Story and photo by John LeBlanc Created to fill the gap between its smaller RAV4 and the larger Highlander crossover siblings, the Toyota Venza has struggled to find a loyal fan base since its arrival in 2009. Even its maker was never sure what to make of the Venza. When it was introduced as a […]

Road Test: 2016 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Limited

Story and photo by John LeBlanc One of the reasons Japan’s Subaru has become so popular with Canadians is the automaker’s split personality products. On one side of a Subaru showroom, you’ll find practical vehicles like the Impreza compacts and midsize Legacy sedans and Outback wagons. Across the room, you’ll discover Subaru’s wilder side, in the shape of the BRZ sports car and rally […]

Long-Term Test: 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon – Part 1

Story and photo by John LeBlanc We’ve been lucky to sample a variety of new vehicles during our 60-day test drives. From a minivan to both small and large crossovers, to an electric car and a sports compact, our eight-week reviews bring out the good, the bad and sometimes the ugly that shorter test drives just can’t detect. Which makes our next long-term […]