Articles Written By John LeBlanc

O Canada! All the Canadian-built New Vehicles on Sale Today
By John LeBlanc
June 29, 2023

Check out these "Made in Canada" models if you are shopping for a new homegrown vehicle.

5 New Mid-Size SUVs with the Most Passenger Room: 2023
By John LeBlanc
June 23, 2023

These 3-row SUVs offer a generous amount of space to keep your passengers happy.

Faking It: Why Automakers Are Adding Synthetic Sounds to Nearly-Silent EVs
By John LeBlanc
June 21, 2023

The acoustic experience is still important for many drivers, even if they are driving a quiet electric car.

5 Sporty SUVs That Drive Like a Hot Hatch
By John LeBlanc
June 19, 2023

You'll discover the hot hatch spirit in these sporty-yet-practical new SUVs.

5 Sporty EVs That Blend Efficiency and Performance
By John LeBlanc
May 23, 2023

These are some of the most fun-to-drive zero-emissions vehicles you can buy.

Top 5 SUVs with the Most Cargo Room: 2023
By John LeBlanc
May 17, 2023

If you need to pack plenty of people and their stuff, check out these XXL SUVs for 2023.

5 Affordable PHEVs with the Most Range: 2023
By John LeBlanc
May 16, 2023

For under $50,000, these new plug-in electric hybrids will take you the farthest down the road on electricity alone.

5 EVs We’d Be Willing to Wait For
By John LeBlanc
May 03, 2023

Patient EV buyers should be rewarded with these future new arrivals.

5 Cars from the Shanghai Auto Show We Want in Canada
By John LeBlanc
April 20, 2023

These new car debuts from this year's Chinese auto show aren't planning to come to Canada, but they should.

2024 BMW XM Label Red Has a Supercar-Like 738 HP
By John LeBlanc
April 12, 2023

High-performance plug-in hybrid SUV is the most powerful M model to date.

New 2024 Acura Type S is a Hot Hatch for Adults
By John LeBlanc
April 11, 2023

The much-anticipated Integra gets more power, features, and refined styling over its Honda sibling.

5 Trail-Ready Crossovers to Consider
By John LeBlanc
April 10, 2023

These ruggedly-styled new SUVs will get you to and back from most off-pavement adventures.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Debuts with Even More Capability
By John LeBlanc
April 05, 2023

An already outdoorsy compact crossover gets more outdoorsy.

Refreshed 2024 Jeep Wrangler Gets Even More Off-Road Capable
By John LeBlanc
April 05, 2023

Jeep’s hardcore SUV gets revised styling, upgraded off-road chops, and fresher infotainment and safety tech.

Fully Electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV Debuts with up to 800 KM of Range
By John LeBlanc
April 05, 2023

Ram's first electric pickup truck claims a best-in-class combination of range, towing, and payload.

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.