New 400 hp Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R revealed

By John LeBlanc

At next month’s Frankfurt auto show, Japan’s Toyota will be showcasing its past, present and future in hybrid vehicles, highlighted by the debut of the Toyota Yaris Hybrid R concept. Read more

Comparo: 2013 Acura TL SH-AWD vs. Volvo S60 T5 AWD

Story and photos by John LeBlanc

When it comes to the sports sedan market, the Germans rule, but there are buyers who don’t necessarily want to drive an Audi A4 or a BMW 3 Series. This is why we’re comparing a pair of non-Teutonic sporty four-doors. While the Japanese Acura TL and Swedish Volvo S60 are marketed as antidotes to German domination, which one is the better sports sedan? Read more

Is Ram working on a high-performance sport truck?

By John LeBlanc

Fiat’s Ram Truck brand (nee Dodge) released a teaser image to announce it will debut a new high-performance concept pickup this weekend at the Woodward Dream Cruise, held in Detroit, Mich. The question is: Will the concept make it into production? Read more

First Drive: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Story by John LeBlanc

MONTEREY, CALIF. — As the American alternative to fancier foreign sports cars, it’s been “us against the world” for Chevrolet’s Corvette since the first model debuted in the early 1950s. And now, six decades and seven generations later, the new 2014 Corvette is once again targeted at both the ‘Vette faithful and snobby sports car buyers who won’t buy anything but Porsches and Jaguars. Read more

Details of Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class compact crossover released

By John LeBlanc

In what is becoming one of the hottest new vehicle segments on the planet, Mercedes-Benz has released images and production details of its forthcoming GLA-Class compact crossover, due to hit showrooms in 2014. Read more

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