May 20, 2013
- US research shows SUV drivers come off better in crash with safest small cars
May 16, 2013
- Pros and Cons* Pros Its long list of standard features and alluring design are very impressive. Available options are way beyond what one would expect from a vehicle in this category. The dynamic ride and generous trunk opening are among the multitude of features and advantages that are standard in the 2013 Kia Rio sedan. Cons The engine is easily overburdened (especially in ECO mode) and the interior sound level is high. An options list that can quickly get out of hand and inflate the final...
May 14, 2013
- Combine the volume of the Chevrolet Spark and Chevrolet Sonic and General Motors sits comfortably in second place in the subcompact segment, behind the Nissan Versa. With Chevrolet’s newly announced updates to the 2014 Spark and 2014 Sonic, however, the two American cars may just get a little closer to the class-leading Nissan. The 2014 [...]
May 10, 2013
- Pros and Cons* Pros Generous standard equipment list provides great value, more rear passenger space than its sedan sibling, versatility, large trunk and the available idle stop/start make the 2013 Kia Rio 5-Door a top-rate contender. Cons Unsupportive rear seats and short cushion, lack of telescopic steering in base models, poor soundproofing and average handling will certainly disappoint certain buyers. Price The entry-level LX starts at $15,...
May 3, 2013
- I could watch this commercial over and over again. In fact, I’ve been replaying it all morning. Why? Because every time I do, I see something new. There’s a lot going on here beyond an addictive music track and eye-catching CGI stunts. On one hand, it’s an action-packed, fun-to-watch video that defi...
May 2, 2013
- After taking the gold for several months, the Nissan Versa settled for silver in April, as the Chevrolet Sonic caught it sleeping and beat it by about 1000 units, with a total 8151 subcompacts sold. In third place was the Ford Fiesta, which wasn’t too far behind the Versa, with 6080 cars sold. The Hyundai [...]
- Chevrolet's 2013 Sonic RS didn't earn its red Rally Sport and Turbo badges for added horsepower; there's no more muscle here than under the hood of a regular Sonic. In the world of Chevrolet, the RS model looks sporty, but doesn't get the power and handling of the more expensive SS Super Sport.
- Chevrolet's 2013 Sonic RS didn't earn its red Rally Sport and Turbo badges for added horsepower; there's no more muscle here than under the hood of a regular Sonic. In the world of Chevrolet, the RS model looks sporty, but doesn't get the power and handling of the more expensive SS Super Sport.
May 1, 2013
- Best April Sales Result In Five Years.
April 29, 2013
- The current Honda Fit has been around the block a few times. The subcompact hatch has soldiered on without significant revision since its first update for US customers in 2009, and while Honda is on the verge of launching a third generation, we thought we'd take the time to see how the runabout stacks up against the new wave of small, efficient and plucky five-doors now on the American market. Those include old standbys like the Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris, as well as relative newcomers like...
April 25, 2013
- EXECUTIVE EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: How nice to bring this GM product home to the community where it was built (at the GM Orion plant), made even nicer because for the first time in about a lifetime, this is a no-excuses GM product.
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April 16, 2013
- Although it may not seem like it, humans are evolving slowly but surely. And the same is true for the cars we design. Take the Chevrolet Trax, for example. It’s an evolution of the Sonic sub-compact, but it’s considerably more attractive. Hope springs eternal. Chevrolet likes to play up the …