You could make the case that the 2013 Smart ForTwo is the most argued-about car on U.S. roads, though certain plug-in electric cars might give it a run for its money. But the... April 8, 2012 by John Voelcker
The all-new 2012 Toyota Yaris at last yanks this subcompact model into the current decade, with sportier styling, a more conventional interior (no more central instruments!)... April 8, 2012 by John Voelcker
Two years ago, Honda launched its Insight subcompact hybrid hatchback to high hopes. Regrettably, the company saw its hopes for soaring sales of its mild hybrids dashed, with... April 8, 2012 by John Voelcker
Plug-in electric cars have been getting quite a lot of press, but their numbers are still low. The main contender in the market for 2012 is the Nissan Leaf, but a smaller... April 8, 2012 by John Voelcker
The 2012 Toyota Prius V would appear to be what fuel-efficient drivers have been craving for many years: a Prius with more interior space for people and stuff, something like... March 30, 2012 by John Voelcker
The 2012 Audi A3 has five major selling points. Four of those are the interlinked rings on the nose, which imply levels of quality and sophistication beyond that of most... March 30, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Lexus was quick to realise the potential of hybrids in its lineup, and it launched the HS 250h back in 2010, its first dedicated hybrid model, with no non-hybrid alternative... March 30, 2012 by Antony Ingram
The all-new 2012 Subaru Impreza carries the small, quirky Japanese company further into competition with mainstream makers of compact sedans and hatchbacks. But true to its... March 29, 2012 by John Voelcker
There's not a lot to say about the 2012 Toyota Corolla that you won't know already--it's a perfectly respectable compact four-door sedan, rivaling cars like the Ford Focus... March 29, 2012 by Antony Ingram
You can't help but smile when you see the 2012 Mazda Mazda3--mainly because it appears to be smiling back at you, since its redesign in 2010. The new look isn't to everyone's... March 29, 2012 by Antony Ingram
The 2012 Toyota Prius C has been a success from Day One, with strong sales for Toyota's new 50-mpg hybrid hatchback. If you're looking for the highest gas mileage of any... March 29, 2012 by John Voelcker
Despite some signs of recent change, most U.S. buyers still prefer four-door sedans to five-door hatchbacks. That’s why the Volkswagen Golf three- and five-door compact... March 28, 2012 by Antony Ingram