Category: Compacts
Under The Hood: 2023 Honda Civic Type R
Under the vented aluminum hood of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R is a more powerful version of Honda's legendary K20C1 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine. Horsepower is up to 315 at 6,500 rpm and torque is 3...
2025 Kia K4 Sedan: Our First Look
At the New York Auto Show, Kia pulled the cover off their all-new 2025 K4 compact sedan, replacing the Forte in their lineup. The fourth generation of their compact sedan competing against Corolla, Civic, Sentra a...
First Look: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim
While Volkswagen is taking arrows over the implosion of their TDI diesel menu, at the LA Auto Show they've cooked up some happy pie with the special edition 2016 Beetle Denim. Celebrating a more positive and playfu...
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2014: Volkswagens On The Block
While Barrett-Jackson is most known for '57 Chevys and muscle cars, the surprising fact is that restored Volkswagens get plenty of roll across the block. Surprising to many is that they can command as much money as a ...
Test driven: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
For 2014 all Beetle Turbo's become “R-Line” which brings a more aggressive front fascia with chrome accents, a new rear bumper that better highlights the dual exhaust tips, and unique badges on the front fenders. ...
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: 2019 Kia Forte
Entering its third-generation, the all-new 2019 Kia Forte sedan made its official debut at the Detroit Auto Show, and like its competitors gets bigger, more mature, and more efficient. When it comes to the compact...
Road Test: 2016 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line Convertible
The Volkswagen Beetle has in its lifetimes been many things; an economy car, a luxury car, and now an icon. Given the latter it now has the status that enables it to be a boutique car with some level of exclusivity su...
2022 Honda Civic Hatchback: Test Drive
Having driven the delightful 2022 Honda Civic sedan just last fall we welcomed the arrival latest variation of the brand's hallmark compact, the Civic Hatchback. Just like our tested sedan last fall, our 2022 Hond...
2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid: What’s New
With a starting price $1,250 less than last year, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid arrives with more power, available AWD, new styling touches inside and out, exciting new trim grades and colors, and an improved array of...
