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2015 Mazda3 2.5L Manual Review
For 2015 the Mazda3 gains a manual transmission for models with the larger 2.5-liter engine, making a good car even better.
2015 Ford Fiesta SFE vs 2014 Toyota Prius c
The Prius hybrid is known for its frugal nature, but a new turbocharged competitor is looking to dethrone the MPG king.
2015 Audi A3 Review
Does Audi’s choice to turn the A3 into a sedan make it the runt of the litter or is it fit to fight the latest from Mercedes-Benz?
2014 Hyundai Elantra Sport Review
The Hyundai Elantra gets help from a bigger, more powerful engine this year as part of a new trim level.
2014 Dodge Dart Second Opinion
Our general consumer reviewer gets behind the wheel of the 2014 Dodge Dart to see if the car is as bad as sales figures would suggest.
2014 Honda Civic vs 2014 Toyota Corolla
With the Honda Civic receiving updates once again for 2014, we organized a rematch between it and the defending champion: the 2014 Toyota Corolla.
2014 Subaru Impreza Second Opinion
The Impreza has gone full mainstream in an attempt to find more buyers and it is working. Does this car appeal to our general consumer tester? We gave her one for a week to find out.
2014 MINI Cooper S Hardtop Review
MINI’s iconic Cooper Hardtop is all-new for 2014, but it’s bigger in a number of key dimensions. Has the company ruined a good thing or improved the breed?
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Review – Video
For 2014 the Jetta receives a new engine, a new rear suspension and new electric assist power steering. Will these changes be enough to return the Jetta to its former glory?
2013 Honda Civic vs 2014 Toyota Corolla
Does Toyota’s new Corolla trump the refreshed Honda Civic?
2013 Dodge Dart GT Review
Dodge is back in the small-car segment in a big way with the brand-new Dart. Does this Alfa Romeo-infused sedan make up for the company’s past sins or is it just another Caliber-level disappointment?
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel vs. 2013 VW Jetta TDI
It’s a battle of diesel proportions between the Chevrolet Cruze and Volkswagen Jetta.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Coupe Review
Will customers accept a front-wheel drive, four-cylinder Mercedes?
2014 Mazda3 Review – Video
The Mazda3 has always been one of the best small cars on the market and it’s just been redesigned for the 2014 model year. Has the company made meaningful improvements to it or have they ruined a great thing?
2014 Toyota Corolla Review – Video
Toyota claims to have banished the beige with the 11th generation Corolla and it certainly looks the part. But has Toyota really reinvented its notoriously practical people mover?
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV Review
Chevy’s new EV is a little shocking, using the lessons the company learned from the Volt and putting them into a smaller package.
2015 Audi A3 Sedan Review
Small is good these days, and Audi’s attempt at the compact sedan market is just down the road. Is the new A3 a worthy luxury saloon or just another crappy compact?
2013 Honda CR-Z Review
In a world now bursting with eco-minded hatchbacks and sporty hot hatches, the CR-Z emerges somewhere in-between as an odd alternative.
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Review
Rather than “finding new roads,” Chevrolet’s latest compact car follows familiar German footsteps to deliver an intriguing product.
2013 Ford Focus ST vs 2013 Mazdaspeed3
After dominating the hot hatch segment in North America for years, has the Mazdaspeed3 finally met its match in the European-inspired Focus ST?
2013 Nissan Juke SL AWD Review
With fun-to-drive compact four-doors dying out and crossovers all the rage, is the Juke the sport compact sedan for a new automotive era?
2013 Honda Civic vs 2013 Nissan Sentra
It’s new versus all-new in this Japanese compact car comparison
2013 Buick Verano vs 2013 Acura ILX
By stuffing as much style and luxury into a small package under $30,000, which one of these two cars bests redefines entry-level luxury?
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