Peter Bleakney

5 days ago | driving.ca | Peter Bleakney

2025 Lincoln Navigator Black Label Atmosphere is the ritziest version of this flagship SUV  •   •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentI’m cruising up the San Diego Freeway in a 2025 Lincoln Navigator Black Label Atmosphere which, with a Canadian sticker of $169,000 (before taxes) is the ritziest version of Lincoln’s reimagined flagship SUV.

1 week ago | autotrader.ca | Peter Bleakney

Detailed ReviewLaunched just a few years ago, the Genesis GV70 came out of the box with its guns blazin’. This was a fully realized product that put the established luxury brands on notice, wowing with its refined drivetrains, slick styling, class leading interior, and incredible value. This compact crossover has been a darling of the pundits since its debut, winning more awards than Meryl Streep. About the only thing it doesn’t have going for it is a German legacy badge on its hood.

2 weeks ago | driving.ca | Peter Bleakney

Is the VW Golf R worth 25% more than the GTI?  •  You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentI’m chewing up a twisty rural Virginian road in the refreshed 2025 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn, its front end dutifully biting into the corners, the clever electronically controlled limited-slip front differential pulling me out with surprising vigor.

3 weeks ago | autotrader.ca | Peter Bleakney

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator has been overhauled, with an all-new interior that features a full-width infotainment screen, plus the introduction of the brand’s Black Label treatment — an exclusive trim that pushes the posh (and price) beyond what was previously possible. While Black Label models have been available in the United States for a decade, Lincoln feels like the time is right to bring this elevated level of luxury and services to Canadian customers.

3 weeks ago | autotrader.ca | Peter Bleakney

Detailed ReviewNow in its second year on the market, the Lexus TX provides this premium Japanese brand a legitimate player in the luxury three-row crossover segment. Yes, the body-on-frame GX has a third set of seats, as does the larger LX, but neither of those hits the bullseye for family hauling. Based on the Toyota Grand Highlander, the Lexus TX lays on the posh and delivers all you’d want in a crossover this size: a roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and lots of modern amenities.