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2012 Toyota Yaris Vs 2012 Honda Fit: Subcompact Hatches Compared

2012 Toyota Yaris Vs 2012 Honda Fit: Subcompact Hatches Compared

The trendy 2012 Toyota Yaris is certainly an improvement on its predecessor, attracting a lot of attention wherever it goes. But can Toyota’s latest offering in the subcompact hatch war compete with the granddaddy of the segment, the venerable, flexible, upright but jaunty Honda Fit? Both...

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2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SL, Bear Mountain, NY, May 2012

2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SL Sedan: Quick Drive

Last month, we got a chance to drive the all-new 2012 Nissan Versa sedan, perhaps the largest "subcompact" we've ever been inside. We only had about 20 minutes with the car... June 20, 2012 by  2


 
2013 Chevrolet Cruze

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Gets Safer, Keeps Your Hands On The Wheel

Over the past few years we’ve seen an increasingly large number of compact and subcompact cars with hands free and voice-activated safety technology you’d... June 20, 2012 by 


 
2012 Honda Civic EX

2012 Honda Civic Vs 2012 Toyota Corolla: Compact Comparo

Other cars may steal the headlines, but the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla have spent plenty of time in the best-sellers lists. That's because each offers a wide range of... June 19, 2012 by 


 
2013 Smart ForTwo Iceshine Special Edition

2013: Smart ForTwo Iceshine Brings Exclusivity To Niche Market

How do you make a niche market car with low sales figures more attractive to buyers? By releasing a limited-edition, of course. Enter Smart, Mercedes-Benz’s microcar... June 19, 2012 by  2


 
2013 Hyundai Elantra GT, Chicago Auto Show, Feb 2012

2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, GT: 40MPG Highway, Less Than $20k

Earlier this year at the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai announced the expansion of its highly-popular Elantra line by announcing two new models for 2013. Now we know that both... June 18, 2012 by  6


 
2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS

So-Long V-6, V-8: High-MPG 4-Cylinder Now The Most Popular Engine

For as long as we care to remember, U.S. roads have hummed to the tune of the V-6 and V-8. Low-stressed and powerful, we’ve used V-engines in everything from pickup... June 15, 2012 by  9


 
2013 Ford Escape, launched at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Nov 2011

2013 Ford Escape With EcoBoost: On Its Way To Dealers Now

Fitted with Ford’s latest green engine technology, the 2013 Ford Escape has started to roll off the production line at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant in... June 14, 2012 by  2


 
2012 Scion IQ Streetview Car

Forget The Prius: 2012 Scion iQ Takes Google Street View Where Other Cars Can’t

When computer software giant Google first unleashed its camera-equipped Streetview cars in the U.S. to photograph and map her roads, it chose the humble Toyota Prius as its... June 14, 2012 by  4


 
2012 Buick Regal with eAssist

2013 Buick Regal Gets eAssist Mild Hybrid As Base Engine To Boost MPG

The eAssist system may have entered production less than a year ago, but General Motors is clearly making a big bet on the mild hybrid system to help its Buick brand meet... June 13, 2012 by  1


 
Fuel gauge

New Car Gas Mileage Falls In May, Lower Gas Prices To Blame

Carmakers may continue to make their cars more fuel efficient year-on-year, but with those models selling in proportionally small numbers, actual gas mileage is climbing at a... June 12, 2012 by 


 
2013 Ford Focus ST

2013 Ford Focus ST: Mean, Green, With Overboosted Ecoboost

Can a sporty car also be a green car? And can you add performance boosts to a green engine without making it a gas-guzzler? For thinks the answer is yes. Enter the 2013 Ford... June 12, 2012 by  3


 
2012 Kia Optima SX Limited

Buying A High-MPG Car This Summer? You Might Have A Wait

Thanks to improved designs, lightweight materials, turbochargers, direct injection and even better gearbox design, cars on dealers’ lots today get far better gas... June 11, 2012 by  1


 
2013 Nissan Altima

2013 Nissan Altima: The Most Fuel-Efficient Mid-Size Car You Can Buy

Featuring some pretty nifty fuel-saving technology, like its redesigned continuously variable transmission and Easy Fill Tire Alert System, the 2013 Nissan Altima has always... June 8, 2012 by  12


 
2012 Chevy Cruze Weather Testing

Could You Storm-Chase In A 2012 Chevy Cruze? Yes, But...

Be honest: unless you’re a storm chaser, the chances are you don’t shop for a new car based on its capabilities in heavy storms. But as part of its latest... June 7, 2012 by 


 
2012 Scion iQ, Bear Mountain, NY, May 2012

2012 Scion IQ, 2012 Honda CR-Z: Same Gas Mileage, But Very Different

Traditionally, people shopped for cars based on features, size and body style. For example, if you wanted a mid-size sedan, your test-drive list was likely to be nothing but... June 7, 2012 by  8


 
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