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Honda Civic Vs. Mazda Mazda3: Compare Cars
For decades, Honda and Mazda have excelled not just at making good, fuel-efficient subcompact sedans (and hatchbacks), but also those that are nimble and fun to drive, with more personality than a lot of the other driving appliances out there at their price. In the case of the current Mazda3, this...
Small Cars Haven't Been This Big For Nearly 20 Years
Gas prices are soaring. Parking is pricey. The economy is recovering, but still shaky. Add all that up, and you'd expect small cars to be fairly popular in the U.S. And you'd... October 9, 2012 by Richard Read 3
Small Cars Ain't What They Used To Be: Infographic
Yesterday, we pointed out that small cars have been selling like hotcakes -- tiny, 110-cubic-foot-sized hotcakes. Today, they represent 19.3% of America's new-car purchases... October 9, 2012 by Richard Read
Power: Sonic, Volt, MINI Coupe More Appealing Than Larger Cars
Smaller vehicles, chosen wisely, can be more appealing than larger ones. That's a message that we've delivered quite a bit over the past several years, in reviews of some... July 25, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson
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
Kelley Blue Book Highlights Fuel-Sipper Cars With 5-Year Ownership Costs Under $30,000
With gasoline prices on the rise and summer travel months right around the corner, families looking to save money on new vehicle purchases over the long run have some... March 13, 2012 by Suzanne Kane
2013 Dodge Dart: Six Reasons It’ll Be Quieter, Smoother Than Caliber
At a Detroit Auto Show press conference earlier this week, Chrysler rolled out its upcoming 2013 Dodge Dart. Set to replace the Dodge Caliber, priced starting at $15,995... January 11, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson
Chevrolet Researches What Young Americans Want—And It’s Not Hatchbacks
With the Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, and Cruze this year completing a full suite of small-car models, General Motors now has small cars covered in the U.S. Or so it would seem;... January 9, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson
2012 Toyota Yaris SE: First Drive
Toyota has the small-car market pretty well covered. In addition to the 2012 Toyota Yaris, there are the Scion xB and iQ models, which share in many places the same showroom... January 6, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson 1
2013 Dodge Dart: More Details, First Look Inside All-New Compact Sedan
The Dodge Dart is back. Well, almost; next year, Dodge will resurrect the Dart model name in an all-new compact sedan set to replace the unlovely Caliber hatchback. And from... December 12, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
2013 Chevrolet Spark: New Details, Live Pics From The L.A. Auto Show
From its stand at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, General Motors revealed new details about the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, the brand's upcoming minicar that will slot below the... November 16, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 1
2012 Mazda3: Familiar Look, But All-New Under The Hood
While sheetmetal changes, trim, chrome brightwork, and other minor details might come and go almost every model year, it's relatively rare for any new vehicle to get an... October 18, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 3
2012 Mazda Mazda3 Skyactiv: First Drive
In less than a couple of years, 40 miles per gallon has gone from a lofty goal, met by only a few select high-mileage machines (almost entirely hybrids and diesels), to... October 14, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 4
2012 Chevrolet Sonic: Subcompact, Definitely Not Subpar
With the introduction of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, General Motors at last has some truly competitive, top-notch small-car choices in its lineup. And it's about time; with... September 23, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 1
New Acura NSX, 2012 Mazda CX-5, Electric Infiniti Sedan: Car News Headlines
The 2012 Mazda CX-5 crossover made its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. [TheCarConnection] Are car buyers more willing to pay for convenience than safety?... September 14, 2011 by Joel Feder
Which Is Best: Fit, Fiesta, Accent, Versa, Yaris, Sonic? #YouTellUs
The small-car wars are heating up, and all the major players are readying the troops. Interestingly enough, automakers are taking different approaches when it comes to the... July 26, 2011 by Joel Feder 4
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