Long-Term Test: 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon – The Verdict

Story and photo by John LeBlancQuestions? Oh yes. We had quite a number when we gladly grabbed the key fob of our latest 60-day test drive subject, a 2016 Volvo V60 Sportwagon T6 Drive-E AWD Premier: Could a turbocharged and supercharged four-banger deliver the feel of similarly powerful engines with more cylinders? Can a station […]

Road Test: 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE

Story and photo by John LeBlancIt’s hard to imagine, but 2017 will mark the 20th anniversary of the debut of Toyota’s first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle, the Prius, way back in 1997. Since then, hybrids, and the electrification of the automobile, in general, have become almost ho-hum.

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 […]

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