Hatchbacks

These latest spy shots show a 1-series test-mule wearing “Hybrid Test Vehicle” stickers on its sides and rear.

The CR-Z Concept 2009 previews a new sports hybrid Honda plans to launch in the second half of 2010.

The 2010 Volkswagen GTI returns with the new sixth-generation Golf styling and an affordable price tag.

Audi is offering its A3 with a S tronic dual-clutch transmission and engine stop-start capability.

This 2012 Volkswagen Golf MkVII will feature a clear emphasis on environmental cleanliness, a theme that will carry throughout the Golf lineup.

The Audi A1 would be positioned as rival to the top selling MINI range of premium compact cars.

Chassis and steering improvements have been the main focus of attention for Volvo’s engineers for the 2010 C30 R-Design.

The next compact hybrid concept from Lexus is due to debut at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show.

The 2010 Volvo C30 should go on sale in the U.S. early next year.

The BlueZERO E-Cell Plus concept points to the styling direction for the next-generation A-Class.

The production version of the concept car will go head-to-head with the likes of the BMW 1-Series and Audi A3.

In a market where only about 10 million cars are expected to be sold annually - down from 16 million last year - every tenth of a percent of market share counts. That's why Board of Directors Chairman Ed Whitacre sees a strong need to act quickly to prevent further market share erosion. Despite the...

Toyota has some bold plans for its hybrid lineup in Europe. The auto giant will reportedly launch a new entry-level, dedicated hybrid Lexus hatchback in Europe next year and now it’s claimed Toyota will also start production of another hybrid model in France. While the Lexus version will be...

Alfa Romeo has been planning a return to the U.S. market for some time now, but the latest news emerging out of Italy suggests that the brand will not be bringing its recently introduced and ultra stylish MiTo hatch to American dealers, instead focusing on larger cars. The news comes directly from...

We first heard about the latest edition Spec C as far back as April 2008 when reports emerged claiming Subaru was working on building a lighter and more hardcore version of the new Impreza WRX STI. Today, the automaker has released the first details of the car, which goes on sale in Japan this...

Honda today announced plans to begin sales in Japan of the CR-Z hybrid sports car in February 2010 and a Fit hybrid before the end of 2010. By combining these two models with the currently available Insight and Civic Hybrid, Honda will further enhance its lineup of compact hybrid models and help it...

The Mini Cooper isn't the first car you'd associate with the environmental movement, but with its frugal four-cylinder engines and the new Mini E battery-operated version, the Cooper's green credentials are considerable. Now Mini's buffing the inexpensive, high-miler Cooper it sells in Europe as...

Honda is currently prepping an even higher performance version of its European Civic Type-R that’s set for release in the UK in the third quarter, with other markets to follow shortly after. The latest version has been inspired by last year’s Civic Mugen RR concept vehicle and has been...

Chrysler’s viability plan presented to the U.S. Treasury back in February turned out to be a goldmine for information about the company’s future plans. Not only were there details about the next-generation Chrysler 300 and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but the documents also outlined...

German tuner ABT Sportsline is known for its tuning work with a number of automakers, most notably those from the VW Group's portfolio such as Volkswagen and Audi models. The most recent project in the firm’s line of modified Audis is a new upgrade for the compact yet premium A3 hatchback...