First Drive: 2010 Acura MDX

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Story and photos by John LeBlanc

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.–Compared to German brand rivals that take a lot more from your wallet, we’ve always liked Acura’s value-laden MDX sports utility vehicle. And seeing as it has been Acura Canada’s best-selling vehicle for the past few years, Canadians seem to agree. Read more

Top 2010 Utility Rides between $35 and $60k

Story and photos by John LeBlanc

AUDI Q5

The Q5 is a hot-selling product in the hot-selling luxury compact crossover segment – and with good reason. Based on the Audi A4 sedan, it offers the slightly taller ride height and five-door utility customers are looking for today, but with few driving compromises. Read more

First Drive: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E 550 4MATIC

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Story and photos by John LeBlanc

ROSSEAU, Ontario – According to economists, frugal Canadian consumers have reacted to the current Great Recession with what they call “a move from steak to hamburger,” buying cheaper or discounted products, particularly such “big-ticket” items such as luxury cars. Read more

Road Trip: 2009 Audi S8

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Story and photos by John LeBlanc

CALABOGIE, Ont. – Driving enthusiasts know that a great car to drive is only half the equation. You also need a great road to drive on. And in these days of congested traffic and road designers addicted to the grid system, a good road is hard to find. Read more

First Drive: 2011 BMW X1 xDrive28i

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Story and photos by John LeBlanc

MUNICH – The reasons were piling up almost as high as the nearby Alps to loathe the X1, BMW’s newest compact utility vehicle. First, BMW already has a pair of small five-doors on sale. There’s the fine-driving 3-series Touring sports wagon. Its taut handling, silky straight-six engine, grippy all-wheel-drive and modicum of utility make it one of the most multi-talented premium cars you can buy. Read more

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