Articles Written By Peter Bleakney

2023 Toyota Sienna Review
By Peter Bleakney
January 06, 2023

This Toyota combines the efficiency of a compact car with the space of a New York apartment.

Volvo’s Sustainability Plan Extends Beyond Its EVs
By Peter Bleakney
December 08, 2022

Battery and material recycling is key to the automaker’s goal to be carbon-neutral by 2040.

2024 Volvo EX90 First Look: New Electric SUV Has Massive Brain Power
By Peter Bleakney
November 09, 2022

Volvo's new flagship electric SUV is all about power – computing power, that is.

First Look: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQE AMG Debuts
By Peter Bleakney
October 16, 2022

Mercedes sets its electrified sights on the popular compact crossover segment with the EQE SUV.

2023 Audi RS 5 Competition First Drive Review
By Peter Bleakney
October 05, 2022

As Audi’s RS division looks to electrification, these new Competition twins provide plenty to enjoy.

2022 Mazda3 Sport GT Turbo Review
By Peter Bleakney
October 04, 2022

Mazda moves its compact hatchback upmarket to compete with premium European models.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV First Drive Review
By Peter Bleakney
September 29, 2022

Mercedes heads upmarket (yes, really) with its full-size electric sport utility.

2022 Mazda CX-9 Signature Review
By Peter Bleakney
August 11, 2022

The CX-9 Signature is a wonderful pick for those inspired by Mazda's independence.

2023 Genesis G90 First Drive Review
By Peter Bleakney
August 02, 2022

Now in its second generation, the Genesis G90 flagship sedan is proof of the marque's unrelenting pursuit of excellence.

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Review
By Peter Bleakney
July 18, 2022

There’s nary a whiff of economy car in this 2022 Civic – just outstanding features, road manners, refinement, and engineering.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Review
By Peter Bleakney
July 07, 2022

With its smooth, silent, and surprisingly swift operation, the plug-in hybrid RAV4 Prime is a compelling do-it-all crossover. Just be prepared for a very long wait to get your hands on one.

2022 Toyota C-HR Review
By Peter Bleakney
June 15, 2022

Quirky crossover coupe

2023 Genesis GV60 First Drive Review
By Peter Bleakney
May 17, 2022

Silently spectacular

Exploring Palm Springs in a 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge
By Peter Bleakney
April 13, 2022

New century meets mid-century

2022 Nissan Altima SR Midnight Review
By Peter Bleakney
April 13, 2022

Visually menacing midsize sedan

Peter Bleakney

Peter Bleakney

Peter Bleakney is a Toronto-based automotive journalist. He is also a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).