MINI is working on a whole new range of models, each based off a brand new front-wheel-drive platform being developed together with parent company BMW, which will use it for its own range of entry-level hatchbacks due in the coming years. We’ve reported several times before on the new...
Volkswagen’s seventh-generation Golf and GTI have made their official debut, but the cars won’t be on sale in local in showrooms until the start of next year... April 16, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
A few years ago, Ford’s Focus came in two different flavors: the lame duck version we received here in the U.S., and the more refined and much more powerful version (in... April 8, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The idea of packing a very powerful engine into a very small car—especially a car originally designed with frugality in mind—isn’t by any means a new... March 30, 2013 by Bengt Halvorson
Though Kia has, on occasion, missed the mark with vehicles in the United States (such as its Borrego SUV), there’s no denying that its Soul “urban passenger... March 27, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
American consumers will need to wait until next year to buy a 2015 Golf or GTI at their Volkswagen dealer, but New York Auto Show attendees can see the Mark VII models in the... March 27, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
BMW’s revolutionary i3 ‘Megacity’ vehicle is now less than a year away from launch and in the lead up to its eventual arrival engineers are hard at work... March 25, 2013 by Nelson Ireson
The subject of rumors since even before the last Focus RS ended its run, the next generation of the hot hatch has been spied testing in Focus ST-based development mule form... March 18, 2013 by Nelson Ireson
Late last year Volvo quietly discontinued its C30 hatchback from the market, with nary a mention of a reason why or a possible replacement. It’s likely the fact that... March 13, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The Mk VII Volkswagen Golf was launched to the world at the Paris Auto Show last September, and has been on sale in Europe since late 2012. The new GTI will join it in May... March 12, 2013 by Nelson Ireson
Sitting across the table from Porsche AG CEO Matthias Mueller once, we asked why the 911 had changed so little in its design over time. He answered simply: you don't mess... February 26, 2013 by Nelson Ireson
Ford quietly posted pricing for the 2014 Fiesta models on its website, and that includes the hot hatchback ST model. If you're planning on buying the Fiesta ST, you'll need... February 26, 2013 by Joel Feder
Puerto Rico probably isn't the first place you think of when you think about great driving roads--or driving at all for that matter. Beaches, beer, sun, sand, and time away... February 13, 2013 by Nelson Ireson
Mazda is readying its next-generation Mazda3 Hatchback and Sedan for debut this coming year, with the new range expected to arrive as 2014 models. These latest shots... February 12, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Last year’s Subaru WRX and WRX STI Special Editions have just been priced, with the most affordable model only costing $500 more than the price of the standard model on... February 6, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
If you’re after a capable soft-roader but not quite ready to move up to a crossover or SUV, there are now several toughened-up vehicles on the market that are worth a... January 25, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran