Articles Written By John LeBlanc

2024 Best Full-Size SUV: Chevrolet Suburban / Tahoe
By John LeBlanc
January 18, 2024

With realistic third-row room and a wide range of powertrains, Chevrolet’s largest SUVs deliver capability and capacity.

2024 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: BMW X1 / X2
By John LeBlanc
January 18, 2024

A roomy cabin and outstanding driving dynamics make BMW’s smallest SUV a winner.

Top 7 Wild-Looking EVs for Drivers Who Want to Be Seen
By John LeBlanc
January 15, 2024

If you want to stand out on the roads, these boldly styled electric cars will have onlookers gawking.

7 Future Cars Worth Waiting For
By John LeBlanc
January 11, 2024

Patience is a virtue with these new models coming to dealers over the next few years.

Most Significant Automotive News Stories of 2023
By John LeBlanc
December 27, 2023

The transition to EVs was front and centre this year.

Top 7 Best Concept Cars from 2023
By John LeBlanc
December 21, 2023

2023 was a great one for concept car debuts. Here are our top picks of the most significant.

7 Most Important New Car Debuts of 2023
By John LeBlanc
December 20, 2023

Unsurprisingly, EVs have dominated this year’s list of most significant new vehicle reveals.

Top 5 Affordable Performance Cars: 2024
By John LeBlanc
December 14, 2023

You don’t have to pay top dollar for driving fun.

How to Jump Start a Car by Yourself
By John LeBlanc
November 30, 2023

Never worry about getting stranded with a dead battery by keeping an emergency booster pack in your car.

How to Clean Snow and Ice From Your Car
By John LeBlanc
November 29, 2023

Clearing your car off is essential to keep yourself and others safe and avoid hefty fines.

7 EVs That Look Like Normal Cars
By John LeBlanc
November 10, 2023

If you want an EV but don't want to drive something that looks like a spaceship, you have options.

What Does MSRP Mean and What Other Costs Come With Buying a New Car?
By John LeBlanc
November 08, 2023

There’s a lot to know about these well-known letters when shopping for your next new vehicle.

10 Cars With Suicide Doors
By John LeBlanc
November 03, 2023

A stylish and unique design feature, vehicles with suicide doors remain an automotive rarity.

The Best & Worst Car Infotainment Features for 2023
By John LeBlanc
October 24, 2023

Here are the qualities and features to look for – and avoid – with the latest in-car operating systems.

How to Drive Through a Roundabout
By John LeBlanc
October 10, 2023

Here are some tips to navigate this unique road intersection that is making a comeback.

John LeBlanc

John LeBlanc

John is an automotive writing and communications professional with over two decades of experience as a nationally syndicated automotive journalist and editor for various publications across North America, as well as roles on the corporate communications side of the business. Once the ski season ends, he can be found smiling behind the wheel of his 2006 BMW M Roadster.