2019 Mazda3: Can hatchback help rally poor sales?
Nearly every mainstream manufacturer has a basic car marketed to appeal to budget buyers and a flagship model touted to redefine luxury. Competition is fierce, … Read more
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2019 Hyundai Veloster: odd compact hatchback gets it right
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster marks the sports-oriented compact’s second-generation debut, and it remains a one-of-a-kind hatchback. A sharper-edged new exterior design is immediately appealing. But … Read more
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT: Watch out Honda, Volkswagen
Compact hatchbacks often deserve more credit. They’re positioned in an unglamorous car segment, but they’re difficult to beat considering their combination of durability, economy, performance, … Read more
2017 Hyundai Veloster: sporty look, lackluster ride
The Hyundai Veloster was introduced seven years ago as the South Korean manufacturer’s first coupe. A year later, a turbo-changed edition debuted. The 2017 edition … Read more
2016 Scion iM: Say hello, bye to worthy budget hatchback
The Scion iA and its sibling, the Scion iM, are new vehicles for 2016 and soon they’ll be gone. The Scion iA is a sporty … Read more
2013 Volkswagen Golf R: Turbo hatchback a smooth, powerful, fast gem
The new hot rod Golf R hatchback is for driving enthusiasts and is unchanged from its 2012 debut. Demand was strong for last year’s model, … Read more
Mazda3, 2012: Functional, versatile, handsome
By Mary Ellen Ash The Mazda3 has been the most popular car in the Mazda fleet for several years. Consumers love the sportiness, versatility and … Read more
Volkswagen Golf R, 2012: Tease is over, power and panache in new sports car
Once every four years VW brings over a high performance Golf model to appease the enthusiast crowd and to amp up the Golf's image. The … Read more
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2011 car review
Approaching its 40th birthday, the Mitsubishi Lancer has been sold around the world with about a dozen different names, Lancer Fiore to Mirage Saloon to … Read more