Should Nissan bring its resurrected Datsun brand to Canada?

By John LeBlanc

Japan’s Nissan has released sketches of the first vehicle to wear its resurrected Datsun badge. But Canadian new car buyers shouldn’t get too excited, for now at least, the 21^st century Datsuns are for emerging market buyers only. Read more

First Drive: 2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Story by John LeBlanc

MUNICH, GERMANY – Since its debut four years ago, Porsche’s Panamera has been a one-finger salute to physics. How could a vehicle so big and so heavy go so quick and corner so adroitly? And now, as part of a mid-cycle facelift for 2014, we have the Panamera S E-Hybrid; a vehicle that defies physics in the way its saves fuel. Read more

Road Test: 2013 Lexus LX 570

Story by John LeBlanc

Although they still only represent a small part of the new car market, ultra-luxury sports utility vehicles continue to be popular for buyers with the means. With such chariots costing in the $100,000 range, its hard to associate the term “value” in this bracket, but the facelifted 2013 Lexus LX 570 comes as close as possible to a solid investment. Read more

Jeep Compass and Patriot become single, Fiat-based model in 2014

By John LeBlanc

How small can a Jeep be before it’s not a Jeep? That’s the question that will be asked when a new, subcompact Jeep that’s due to replace both the current Compass and Patriot models arrives in 2014. Read more

First Drive: 2014 Porsche Panamera S

Story by John LeBlanc

MUNICH, GERMANY – In the face of outcries of blasphemy from purists, the Panamera — Porsche’s first-ever four-door, four-passenger luxury sedan/hatchback — quickly became a global sales success after its debut for 2010. In Canada last year, the Panamera sat third behind the new 911 Carrera 2+2 and the best-selling Cayenne SUV in overall sales. Read more

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