Category: Compacts
Test Drive: 2021 Honda Civic Type R
Since we last test drove the go-fast Honda Civic Type R, a number of important updates have been made in styling, chassis refinements and interior tweaks, and there's a special edition to mark the last year of thi...
Under The Hood: 2019-2021 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T
The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta we tested features their latest generation EA211 1.4-liter turbocharged and direct injected four-cylinder engine, here mated to a six-speed manual transmission. In this car, the engine is...
First Drive: 2016 Lexus CT200h Hybrid
To start with, the Lexus CT200h is compact as you'd expect. While it shares is hybrid powertrain with the iconic Toyota Prius, it's chassis platform architecture comes by way of the Corolla. It does have its own uniqu...
Test Drive: 2015 Honda Fit
The Honda Fit is all-new for 2015, improving on a design which was already quite popular as the brand's entry-level model in North America. Its new design is evolutionary, retaining much of its familiar styling and pa...
Reveal: 2017 Honda Civic Si
At an invitation only reveal in downtown Los Angeles before the LA Auto Show, the 2017 Honda Civic Si prototype made its official debut, giving Honda fans their first look at it. With the beat of the DJ dance music...
SEMA Show 2013: Ford Booths and Show Cars
At the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas each year it's always apparent that if any auto manufacturer owns this show, it's Ford. And no place does this get hammered home more than...
Review: Toyota unveils 2014 Corolla
Toyota has pulled the cover off an all-new 2014 Corolla sedan. A completely new car, the new Corolla has Toyota’s latest origami styling theme, new interior with available tech features, a new engine, and now a CVT tr...
First Look: 2016 Nissan Sentra
The new 2016 Nissan Sentra made its appearance at this year's LA Auto Show, gaining new styling to bring it into line with the rest of the Nissan family from the full-size Maxima sedan to the Murano crossover. This...
First Look: 2018 Hyundai Kona
At the LA Auto Show, the 2018 Hyundai Kona compact crossover made its North American debut, a definitive splash into the hot pool of new sporty CUV's that's now getting even hotter. To start out with, Hyundai's new...
SEMA Show 2013: Scion Show Cars
The SEMA Show is the annual gathering of aftermarket parts and accessory manufacturers, OEM's and more to showcase to the trade audience the latest creative ideas, parts, and cars. The show is attended by tens of thou...
