Category: Compacts
Motoring Minute: MINI John Cooper Works Hard Top
While making its official debut at the North American International Auto Show next month, MINI gives us a sneak peek of the hottest version yet of their all car, the John Cooper Works hard Top. Known for performanc...
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...
SEMA Show 2015: Hyundai Concepts Preview
Hyundai believe it or not has become a powerhouse at the SEMA Show for their well produced concept vehicles, enlisting the help of well known tuners who go all out. Renowned tuner John Pangilinan, takes the 2016 Tu...
First Look: 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Hyundai's hip, slick and cool Veloster received a healthy dose of fresh for 2016, making its official debut at the Chicago Auto Show with new styling touches, a new special edition, and some significant performance mo...
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...
Test Drive: 2017 Honda Civic Type R
There are many cars that enthusiasts in the United States have watched from afar, the drivers in other lands enjoying and could not have here. One of them is the Honda Civic Type R. For a long many of generations, Hon...
Match Up: 2015 Honda Fit vs 2015 Toyota Yaris
When it comes to the sub-compact class, entry-level no longer means stripped down to bare bones. Buyers want healthy tech features, quality materials, and a fun to drive experience to go along with their high mpg. ...
First Look: 2022 Hyundai Elantra N
You've got to give kudos to Hyundai. In this day and age several car makers have left the sedan market all together because they just couldn't hack it. They couldn't manage to build anything worth buying. Hyun...
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...
