Hatchbacks
Next Fiat 500 Minicar: Abarth 'Hot Hatch' Sports Version
This time, it's not about cute. In less than a month, Fiat will unveil the next model of its 500 minicar at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth will be the 'hot hatch' model, with actual performance upgrades for better acceleration, braking, and handling. The current Fiat 500...
GM Officially Confirms 2013 Chevy Spark Minicar, Spark EV Electric Version
General Motors has just officially, finally confirmed news that this site has previously reported: The 2013 Chevrolet Spark minicar will be launched in the first half of next... October 12, 2011 by John Voelcker 18
2012 Chevrolet Sonic: What Do You Want To Know About New Subcompact?
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is the first subcompact car built in the U.S. in a very long time, and one of several new Chevy models that aim to lift the carmaker's overall fuel... October 11, 2011 by John Voelcker 7
2012 Hyundai Accent SE: Quick Drive Report--Commuter Car Test
Contrary to the practice in much of the rest of the world, subcompact cars are rarely the sole household vehicle in the U.S. They're more likely a second or third car, often... October 7, 2011 by John Voelcker
2012 Chevrolet Sonic: First Drive
General Motors is no longer giving its fuel-efficient small cars short shrift. After much of a day behind the wheel of the new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic earlier this week, in the... September 23, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 7
2012 Toyota Prius Improves With Subtle Changes
The secret to keeping a market-leading product atop the sales charts is contained with the Hippocratic oath: in regards to redesigns or refreshes, first, do no harm. Toyota... September 20, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
German Electric Car Battle: Audi A2 v BMW i3 v Benz B-Class E-Cell v VW Golf Blue eMotion
With the dust settling on press days at the Frankfurt Auto Show, we can take a breath, think about what we saw, and start to sort out our impressions. One very clear message... September 16, 2011 by John Voelcker 16
2011 Frankfurt Auto Show: 2013 Euro Honda Civic Is Complete Tease
The 2013 European Honda Civic Hatchback was unveiled earlier this week at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Sleeker, more aggressive and more practical, it showcases... September 15, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 1
2012 Honda Insight: Higher MPGs, New Grille, Nicer Interior
For 2012, Honda is planning to revise the Insight hatchback to address several of the criticisms levied against its smallest four-seat hybrid. Now, it's released a few... September 2, 2011 by John Voelcker 9
2012 Ford Focus Titanium: First Drive Review
The lithe, modern styling of the 2012 Ford Focus makes it stand out on the street, even among vastly improved competition in the vital compact hatchback and sedan segment. We... August 29, 2011 by John Voelcker 14
2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Compact Hatchback Due At Frankfurt
Mention Mercedes-Benz, and most Americans envision luxurious full-size or mid-size sedans, or perhaps the successful ML crossover sport utility vehicle. They probably won't... August 25, 2011 by John Voelcker 1
2012 Honda Fit Updates: More Noiseproofing, Bluetooth Option
We've always viewed the Honda Fit as one of the best all-around subcompact choices on the market. While the little five-door hatchback, last redesigned for 2009, faces... August 16, 2011 by John Voelcker
2012 Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Hatch: Now Louder, With More Noise!
You may or may not be happy to know that the new 2012 Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid hatchback will come with a new feature not found on the 2011 model. It will make more... August 12, 2011 by John Voelcker
Honda CR-Z Mugen RR Concept Shows Hybrids Can Be Sporty
While there are hybrids out there that claim to be somewhat sporty (think Honda CR-Z and Lexus CT 200h), at the end of the day, with their dismal acceleration figures and low... August 3, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 4
2012 Scion iQ: Is 37 MPG Good Enough?
The all-new 2012 Scion iQ minicar, for which we've just posted full driving impressions over at The Car Connection, starts at around $16K and earns an EPA-rated 36 mpg city... July 21, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 14
Three-Cylinder Ford Fiesta Coming To U.S.: Report
If you thought the 40 mpg highway fuel economy rating of the 2011 Ford Fiesta SFE model was impressive, just wait until the reveal of the three-cylinder version, which is... July 18, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
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