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2014 Kia Soul Video Preview

With the new 2014 Soul first shown at the New York Auto Show, Kia hasn't exactly wiped the slate clean, but it's made some meaningful changes to this little wonder that make it look sportier, perform more athletically, and even add more features and functionality compared to the first-gen versions...

April 1, 2013 by Bengt Halvorson 2

Honda Civic Vs. Mazda Mazda3: Compare Cars

March 15, 2013

Ford Focus vs Mazda Mazda3: Compare Cars

February 18, 2013 5

2014 Nissan Versa Note: Affordable, Versatile Hatchback Bows At Detroit

January 15, 2013

2014 Fiat 500L Preview, Live Photos: 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

Many people say they really like the Fiat 500, but it's just too small for their daily lives. Today Fiat is looking to rectify that issue with the introduction of the new... November 27, 2012 by Joel Feder 3

2013 Chevrolet Volt Video Road Test

Is the Chevy Volt the electric car of the future, or just another stop-gap hybrid along the way to pure EVs? We take a look in our video road test. How does the Volt work?... November 21, 2012 by Joel Feder 5

Ford Confirms The 2014 Fiesta Will Get Its 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine

Ford’s 1.0-liter, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine is small enough to fit into an airline-approved carry-on bag, yet powerful enough to deliver some 123 horsepower and... November 19, 2012 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Hyundai Veloster Six-Month Road Test: Infotainment Issues

We've mentioned before that the Hyundai Veloster offers a lot of technology for not a lot of money. While we've been impressed with it, and the infotainment system overall... November 7, 2012 by Joel Feder 2

2013 Nissan Leaf: Future Cars

While the Nissan Leaf electric car hasn't sold as well as hoped, the company is doubling down on its most advanced model. These photos show a prototype for a new, less... October 10, 2012 by John Voelcker 1

2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Priced From $20,995

Earlier this year Chevrolet revealed the 2013 Sonic RS at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Today it priced the Sonic RS from $20,995 including destination with a manual... August 22, 2012 by Joel Feder 1

2012 Hyundai Veloster Six-Month Road Test: Video Update

We're a little more than halfway through our six-month road test of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster. So, what have we found? Great fuel economy and technology, and shortcomings... August 9, 2012 by Joel Feder 1

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek: First Drive

It didn’t take us a journey halfway across the Pacific Ocean to understand that Subaru—and the new 2013 XV Crosstrek, or just ‘Crosstrek,’ as Subaru... July 16, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson 2

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Priced From $22,725

The Veloster is getting a horsepower boost for 2013 with a new Turbo model joining the lineup. Hyundai has just released pricing, and the hot little hatchback is going to... June 6, 2012 by Joel Feder 2

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Preview

In one light, the new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek is little more than a lightly tweaked Impreza compact hatchback. But looked at another way, the new XV Crosstrek is the feisty... June 5, 2012 by John Voelcker 2

The Death List: What Cars Aren't Coming Back For 2013?

The only thing truly constant, it’s said, is change. With the possible exceptions of the Porsche 911 and every model built by the Morgan Motor Company, nowhere is this... May 18, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 19

2012 Scion iQ: Driven

In our first drive of the 2012 Scion iQ, last summer, we were pleasantly surprised—almost smitten—with this new minicar (sold as a Toyota in other world markets)... May 10, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson 1

Ford Focus ST, launched at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show

2013 Ford Focus ST Priced From $24,495, Order Books Open

If you've been waiting for Ford's latest high-performance take on the Focus, the ST, the wait is (nearly) over: the order books are open, and prices start from $24,495. And... May 1, 2012 by Nelson Ireson 3

2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI: First Drive

Forget for a few minutes about your urge to make the absolute smartest fiscal choice. Yes, the economics of diesel ownership often take many, many years to work out as... April 17, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson 5

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Two-Minute Review: Video

For 2012 Volkswagen revamped the aging Beetle and attempted turned it into a more aggressive, modern version of the original. First out of the gate is the Turbo model with... March 22, 2012 by Joel Feder