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We’re thinking small on this week’s installment of Ask AutoGuide, where value reigns supreme. Are cheap and cheerful mutually exclusive traits or can they really coexist in an automobile? We aim to find out and help one faithful reader in the process.
Ask AutoGuide No. 31 – Mazda 3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Subaru Impreza
It’s a new week and that means it’s time for another installment of Ask AutoGuide. As the Motor-Vehicle Problem Solvers we never stop working for you, our loyal audience… as long as we’re punched in and Samantha down in HR has approved the overtime. In any event, small cars are becoming the automotive industry’s next…
Five-Point Inspection: 2014 Ford Fiesta ST
We were more excited than a Walmart shopper on Black Friday after hearing that Ford planned to bring the Fiesta ST over to America.
Ford Focus ST Round Up Video – 2013 SEMA Show
Ford made a big splash last year in the hot-hatch segment with the introduction of the Ford Focus ST, and if the 2013 SEMA show is any indication, the aftermarket has really embraced the sporty hatchback.
Ford Focus ST SEMA Show Cars Celebrate Racing, Not Street Racing
Maybe it’s a sign of changing times, or maybe it’s just that the current Mustang is really old and about to be replaced, but at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas Ford’s pocket rockets are outshining its muscle car contingent in both numbers and excitement.
Mitsubishi Mulling Mirage Sedan for US Market
Life is hard for U.S. Mitsubishi dealers. The brand’s sales are among the industry’s worst and as of October 1, its vehicles were sitting on lots longer than any other automaker except Fiat.
Watch and Hear the 2015 Civic Type R Tackle the Nurburgring
Boasting at least 280 horsepower from a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, the 2015 Honda Civic Type R wants the claim of being the fastest front-wheel drive car at the Nurburgring.
2015 Civic Type R to Make “At Least” 280-HP
Honda has boasted that the upcoming Civic Type R will be the fastest front-wheel drive car around the Nurburgring and today the automaker released the first details on exactly how it intends to achieve that goal.
Ford’s Bacon Bonanza Extends to Fiesta ST
Ford announced on Wednesday that Fiesta owners would be able to buy specially fitted vinyl wraps of bacon images for their cars.
Porsche Expects to Sell 10,000 Plug-In Hybrid Panameras
Porsche expects to sell about 10,000 of its Panamera S E-Hybrids over the life cycle of the vehicle.
2015 Mazdaspeed3 Rumored to Drop Turbo
A Mazda engineer may have spilled the beans about the brand’s replacement for its current Mazdaspeed3 hot hatch.
New Mazda3 Hatchback Revealed in Magazine?
A picture taken from the pages of a Japanese magazine might have prematurely revealed the new Mazda3 hatchback.
Volkswagen ‘Design Vision GTI’ Revealed with Supercar Performance
The big reveal at the annual GTI meet in Wörthersee in Austria has just been uncovered with a very special race-prepped Volkswagen GTI concept that could see track-duty in the very near future.
Ask AutoGuide No. 8 – Comparing the Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent and Mazda2
It’s Friday and another work week is slowly… drawing… to… a… close. Like Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epic musical CATS, this string of five days feels like it’s never going to end. At least people aren’t prancing around the AutoGuide offices in leotards and leg warmers. Meow!
Top 10 Cheapest Hatchbacks
Hatchbacks have a ton of versatility and use, and they’re also quite affordable, not to mention fuel efficient. When it comes to the most affordable hatchback, there’s quite a few options out there. Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the cars on…
2015 Ford Focus RS Mule Caught in Spy Photos
The fate is still uncertain for the Ford Focus RS, which has been rumored for a 2015 debut in North America, and here we have the latest spy shots of what is likely Ford’s hot hatch, which will be sporting a new look, despite what is lurking under the hood.
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage to Bow at NY Auto Show
As Mitsubishi ponders a new sedan and SUV for the North American marketplace, in the more immediate future it will announce the return of the Mirage model.
2014 Ford Fiesta ST Proves its a Driver’s Car – Video
If there’s one sing of an excellent handling front-drive car, it’s the ability to rotate the rear end. The upcoming 2014 Fiesta ST can do just that, as Ford proves in a new video showcasing the hot hatch.
2015 Volkswagen GTD Video, First Look
Diesel. Hot-hatch. Not much more needs to be said about the upcoming Volkswagen GTD, which will eventually make its way to American shores, giving enthusiasts a crazy amount of torque to go with practical hatchback dimensions.
Honda Civic Tourer Concept is Like a Mini Odyssey
Like an Odyssey for Europe, Honda unveiled its Civic Tourer Concept today at the Geneva Motor Show.
First Hyundai Veloster RE:MIX Special Edition Sold
First unveiled during the 2013 SEMA Show as the sole production car, Hyundai just announced selling its first “RE:MIX” special edition Veloster.
Need Advice Buying Your Next Car? Just “Ask AutoGuide!”
Reading car reviews and comparisons is great, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could just ask an automotive expert what new car to buy? Now you can.
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD Diesel Hot Hatch Revealed
Perhaps the perfect combination of fast and frugal, Volkswagen has unveiled its all-new Golf GTD model today ahead of its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Audi A3 e-tron Plug-in Hybrid Delivers 157 MPG
The latest addition to the Audi lineup is based on the brand’s new A3 hatchback and delivers solid performance as well as exceptional fuel economy thanks to a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
