Tag Archive: Economy cars

Ford debuts ‘expensive’ sub-compact Figo in competitive Indian market

Ford has joined India’s small car market with the Figo, the manufacturer’s first vehicle in the competitive sub-compact automotive segment.

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Tata Motors debuts electric vehicle Nano EV at Geneva Motor Show

Tata Motors unveiled Nano EV, the concept electric sibling of the Nano, the world’s cheapest car, at the 80th Geneva Motor Show.

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Suzuki Sx4 Sportback, 2010: The Weekly Driver Car Review

Now in its fourth year since replacing the Aerio, the Suzuki SX4 has gained a steadily increasing following as an unheralded competitor to the Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent and Scion xD. But the compact car now features 16 stylings, including the new sportiest family edition, the Sx4 Sportback.

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Toyota Corolla recall: Power steering complaints add to manufacturer’s global troubles

The Toyota Corolla, the largest-selling car in history, may join 8.5 million of its siblings on the Japanese manufacturer’s recall list. This time, the issue is power steering problems in 2009 and 2010 models.

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Tata Nano, world’s cheapest car, set for U.S. debut in New York

The Tata Nano, the world’s cheapest car and arguably the world’s most discussed automotive innovation since the Ford Model-T, Volkswagen Bug and ‘57 Chevy, will make its United States on Feb. 18 in New York — sort of.

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Kia Forte, 2010: Roman Mica’s Rambling Review (Video)

Roman Mica, editor at-large for TheWeeklyDriver.com, wasn’t too keen on driving a Kia for a week. But like many others, Mica was surprised with the 2010 Kia Forte. It’s getting a lot of industry buzz. Here’s Mica’s introduction, followed by his video review.

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