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2025 Kia Soul: Funky, Spacious, and Affordable Fun on Wheels

9Jan

By Richard GreenNo Comments

Affordable, Compact Cars, EVs & Crossovers, Kia

2025 Kia Soul: Funky, Spacious, and Affordable Fun on Wheels

Fun and funky styling meets affordable driving manners in the 2025 Kia Soul. This toaster-shaped car continues as a popular choice for drivers on a budget. (more…)

18Dec

By Richard GreenNo Comments

Acura, Affordable, Audi, BMW, Compact Cars, EVs & Crossovers, Honda, Hybrid, Luxury Cars, Toyota, Volkswagen

Top Hatchbacks: Small Cars, Big Versatility for Any Drive

In many ways, hatchbacks are becoming fewer and fewer each year, but there are still more than enough of these small cars to meet your driving needs. (more…)

22Aug

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

Affordable, Chevrolet, Compact Cars, Ford, Hybrid, Hyundai, Kia, Minivan, Subaru, SUVs, Toyota

The Best Cars for Long-Distance Commuters

When you have to drive for more than thirty minutes each way during your commute, you need to have one of the best cars for long-distance commuters. (more…)

14Aug

By Emma SchmidtNo Comments

Affordable, Car Buying, Chevrolet, Compact Cars, EVs & Crossovers, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Tech, Tesla

The Best Cars for Minimalists: Simple Designs and Practical Features

The best cars for minimalists can be found on two ends of the spectrum. Some cars have complex electronics, while others came along before many modern features. (more…)

21Jun

By Richard GreenNo Comments

Chevrolet, Compact Cars, SUVs

Setting New Standards: Introducing the 2024 Chevrolet Trax

The 2024 Chevrolet Trax arrives with a striking redesign and updated features, setting new benchmarks for subcompact SUVs. Known for its value and functionality, the latest Trax model offers an appealing aesthetic and pushes forward in safety and performance. (more…)

6Dec

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Affordable, Compact Cars, EVs & Crossovers, Volkswagen

Volkswagen’s Lost Dominance: Is the Electric Golf the Brand’s Lifeline?

Although several brands fall under the Volkswagen Group umbrella, the Volkswagen automotive brand is not as popular or as dominant as it once was. (more…)

20Mar

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Compact Cars, Honda, Sports Cars, Toyota

Which Hot Hatch? Honda Civic Type R vs. Toyota GR Corolla

Most years, we don’t see a Toyota that can go up against the Honda Civic Type R, but now the Toyota GR Corolla has the chops to take on the Type R. (more…)

16Jan

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Compact Cars, Fiat, Mazda, Sports Cars

Fiat 124 Spider vs. Mazda Miata: So Many Similarities

The Fiat 124 Spider and Mazda Miata are closely related to each other. This relationship is one that can be described as a sibling rivalry. (more…)

2Mar

By Nathan EhingerNo Comments

Affordable, Bang for the Buck Series, Compact Cars, Honda

Bang for Your Buck: 2022 Honda Civic

Affordability meets value and quality in the Honda Civic to make it the right car for our Bang for Your Buck Series. (more…)

28Feb

By Manny BatemanNo Comments

Affordable, Car Buying, Chevrolet, Compact Cars, GMC, Mazda, News, Nissan, SUVs

Compact SUVs with More of Everything

The compact SUV segment is one of the most competitive. Drivers like these small, maneuverable SUVs that generally also get good gas mileage. Compact SUVs have a fairly wide range of sizes in terms of passenger and cargo room too. (more…)