Category: Compacts
2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo: First Drive
The 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo is now headed to dealerships, offering a more powerful version of their already popular SR trim. As I found out in my first brief test drive, it's likely to be a hit. The Nissan Sent...
First Look: 2016 Infiniti Q30
After many concepts, the production version of the new Infiniti Q30 active compact was revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show last week. Infiniti's first entry into the fast-growing premium compact segment, the new Q...
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...
Under The Hood: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T
Because the the 2016 Beetle R-Line is still based on the older A5 architecture, it was not updated with the latest generation of the 2.0 liter EA888 engine. This means that it's one generation back of what most VW and...
Air Filter Replacement: 2022-2023 Honda Civic 1.5T
Before you begin, be sure your car is parked safely and is turned off. Always be mindful of hot components like radiator hoses, caps and other components nearby. The air filter for the 1.5-liter 2022 Honda Civi...
First Look: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan
The new 11th generation 2022 Honda Civic Sedan has been unveiled, representing what I would call a maturing evolution of the marque in whole with styling, features and improvements that build upon what has already...
First drive: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo
Our test with the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Turbo started with a road-trip from Phoenix to Los Angeles to test the ability of this small compact to meet or exceed its 40 mpg highway rating and 29 mpg city estimates. Our...
Test Drive: 2022 Honda Civic Touring
Seeming a lot like a scaled down Honda Accord, the all-new 2022 Honda Civic brings more space, more power and more features this year in a tidy new package that seems more grown up than before. Growing in size,...
First Drive: 2017 Honda Civic Hatch Sport
If you're one of those who says the Honda Civic has gone stale, offering little or nothing for the enthusiast then you haven't been looking lately. The brand is about to infuse its core Civic with more driving excitem...
First Look: 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage
On stage at the LA Auto Show was the redesigned 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage, bolstering the brand's fortification of its products for North America with new styling inside and out, new features, and improved performance. ...
