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First Drive: 2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante

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Story and photos by John LeBlanc

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. – Addition through subtraction. More than likely this is not a formula you picked up in your high school math class. But that’s the methodology Aston Martin has employed with its latest offering: the new 2010 DBS Volante. Read more

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10.07.09 | Aston Martin, Car Buying Advice, first drives | Comments Off on First Drive: 2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante

First Drive: 2010 Audi TT-RS

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Story and photos by John LeBlanc

ZOLDER, Belgium – Is this the one? Is the new RS the Audi TT that finally threatens its German sports car rivals? The model that will stop prickly critics (including yours truly) from slagging off the TT as a mere Volkswagen Golf in drag? Read more

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Comparo: Honda Insight versus Honda Fit

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Story and photos by John LeBlanc

Let’s face it: the 2010 Honda Insight clearly exists because of the unexpected success of the Toyota Prius. One look at the Honda’s egg-on-wheels profile clearly gives the impersonation away. Read more

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Comparo: 2009 Audi A3 2.0T, Mitsu Lancer Sportback Ralliart, Subaru WRX265

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Story and photos by John LeBlanc

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we lived in a country where we could enjoy 12 months of driving without worrying about the weather? But this is Canada, eh. And that means we face threats daily, whether it’s a flash flood in July or a chance of 10 centimetres of snow in January. Read more

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10.01.09 | Audi, Car Buying Advice, comparos, Mitsubishi, Subaru | Comments Off on Comparo: 2009 Audi A3 2.0T, Mitsu Lancer Sportback Ralliart, Subaru WRX265

First Drive: 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupé

Story, video and photos by John LeBlanc

LAS VEGAS, Nevada –It’s challenging enough for Lamborghini’s Gallardo to keep up with recently updated super sports car rivals, such as the Ferrari F430 Scuderia and Porsche 911 GT2. Read more

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