City driving demands agility, efficiency, and a footprint that slips through traffic and into parking spots like an assassin.

Hyundai equips the most affordable Konas with a 147-horsepower four-cylinder engine. A turbocharged four-cylinder is standard ...

The Mazda3 is one of the oldest designs in the compact-car segment, but it’s still one of the most engaging and fun to drive ...

The 1956 Renault 4CV arrived at a moment when Europe was still rebuilding, and it quietly rewrote the rules for what a family ...

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The compact car segment is incredibly popular. You can get a brand-new compact car for under $30,000 in 2025. One compact car provides the most value in terms of performance, efficiency and standard ...

When considering the best new compact cars, prices range from around $25,000 to $34,000+, with several compact luxury cars starting at $50,000 and above. The best alternative? Buying a reliable used ...

VW’s CEO says tightening emissions rules make small gas cars too expensive to save—clearing the way for a new wave of affordable electric models.

Kia promises high everyday usability for its compact electric SUV. Thanks to its variability, the Kia EV2 is intended to ...

"We don’t see hybrids as a bridge to EVs. EVs are already viable. Hybrids are essentially an efficiency play within ICE. We ...