Category: Compacts
First Look: 2017 Honda Civic Si
The last time we looked at the 2017 Honda Civic Si it was the prototype in Los Angeles. At the New York Auto Show it will be revealed and now we have the final specifications. Showing it off via YouTube ahead of th...
Motoring Minute: 2016 Audi TT & TTS debut
The Audi booth at the LA Auto Show promises to be an exciting place this year with updated models, an important new design concept, and an all-new TT. The four rings bring their third generation 2016 Audi TT Roadst...
First Look: 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
In a huge reveal this week, the next-generation 2016 Chevrolet Cruze arrives with an all-new design that's larger and lighter than before, and packed with more technology. The new Cruze which arrives later this yea...
Special Report: Toyota kills Scion brand
Toyota announced today that their Scion “youth brand” would come to an end as of the 2016 model year. Low sales and lack of interest one the part of the buying public were the number one factors. Launched by Toyota...
Motoring Minute: 2015 Subaru Impreza First Look
Subaru rolled out their mid-cycle freshening of their popular Impreza sedan and five-door this week. The 2015 Subaru Impreza gets a new look and long list of tech features. Having been on the market since 2012, th...
First Drive: 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Starting at $13,995, the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is one of the least expensive sedans you can buy in North America save only for the Ford Fiesta sedan at $13,660 and Nissan Versa sedan that starts at $11,990. Rig...
Under The Hood: 2022 Toyota Corolla 2.0
The 2.0-liter four cylinder engine in the 2020-2022 Toyota Corolla has internal code name M20A-FKS and marketing name “Dynamic Force”. The DOHC 16-Valve features dual variable cam timing and relatively high 13.0:1...
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...
Under The Hood: 2016 Subaru WRX STi
The Subaru WRX STi engine legendary, but in large part because it's been around for some time. The EJ257 2.5 liter turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder boxer engine is virtually identical to the 300 horsepower E...
MPG Challenge: 2014 Mazda3 Grand Touring 2.0
Before we hit the road, lets do a quick walk-around of the new Mazda3 sedan. No longer sharing its underlying architecture with Ford, Mazda made a few styling changes right away. It follows the company's KODO design l...
