Hatchbacks
Ford Focus RS Due in 2015
As impressive a hot hatch as the Focus ST is, Ford is planning something much more amazing with new reports that the Focus RS will make a comeback.
Kia Hot Hatch Revealed
The Volkswagen GTI just got a stylish new rival in the hot hatch segment… from Kia.
2014 Nissan Versa Note Video, First Look: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Nissan debuted its 2014 Versa Note today during the 2013 Detroit Auto Show as a less expensive, more styling and better-equipped solution to the sub-compact hatchback question.
2014 Nissan Versa Note Adds Style, Versatility
Nissan’s bargain-bin sub-compact hatchback gets a series of improvements for the 2014 model year including segment-exclusive technology.
Toyota Yaris Turbo Concept Revealed: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
It certainly won’t be grabbing headlines like the twincharged GT 86, but a turbocharged Yaris unveiled today at the Tokyo Auto Salon is a more realistic look at future product.
2014 Nissan Versa Hatchback to Bow at Detroit Auto Show
When Nissan unveiled its next-generation Versa sedan in 2012, oddly, the hatchback version carried on unchanged. That, however, will all change next week at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
MINI JCW GP to Be Hatch Only
As MINI prepares to debut its John Cooper Works (JCW) GP model at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, the British automaker has all but confirmed that the high-performance model will come in hatchback form only.
MINI Paceman, JCW GP Making US Debut: 2012 LA Auto Show Preview
Two exciting MINI models will be making their U.S. debut at the 2012 L.A. Auto Show later this month.
Toyota to Sell Mazda2-Based Model in North America
Toyota will soon add another model to its North America lineup, based on the Mazda2 sub-compact.
Honda Fit Sales to Triple with New Variants, Lower Price
Sales of Honda’s sub-compact Fit will more than triple once a new model arrives for 2014 says company president Takanobu Ito.
Hyundai Veloster Street Concept Debuts in Australia
Looking like a project car that should be heading to the 2012 SEMA Show, Hyundai has unveiled its Veloster Street Concept out at the 2012 Australian Motor Show.
Volvo C30 Axed at Year’s End
Those still debating whether or not to get their hands on the Volvo C30 Polestar Edition should probably stop hesitating. The Swedish automaker is pulling the plug on that special edition and the rest of the C30 lineup at the end of the year.
Volkswagen Polo R to Bow at 2013 Geneva Motor Show
Volkswagen may have pretty much invented the sub-compact car segment in North America, and yet the brand has shown very little interest in bringing its current small car to America. That will become a serious shame next year when the German auto giant unveils a hopped-up “R” badged version of its popular hatchback.
2013 Audi S3 Heats up German Compact Segment
With stylish, understated execution, the 2013 Audi S3 sport hatch s yet another car from Audi sitting on the floor during the 2012 Paris Motor Show that you can’t have.
MINI JCW GP is All Caps for a Reason – Video
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As a part of the ever evolving language of the Internet, if you’re writing in all caps, you’re screaming. That’s what MINI appears to be doing with its new JCW GP model; and rightly so.
Volvo V40 Cross Country Gets Off-Road Style: Paris Motor Show Preview
Inspired by the original Volvo Cross Country model, the V70, the Swedish automaker has announced a new iteration of its newest V40 model.
2014 Mazda3 Rendered into Reality With Kodo Style
The Mazda 3 may have been the first car in the Japanese automaker’s lineup to receive SkyActiv technology but the use of the brand’s all-new engine is just a stop-gap measure until this.
2014 Volkswagen Golf Officially Revealed in Berlin
Despite not being scheduled for sale as a North American model until 2014, the seventh generation Volkswagen Golf was officially revealed in Berlin today.
2014 Volkswagen Golf Photos Leak, Interior Shown Early
Despite not actually releasing any new facts, a swath of photos revealing the 2014 Volkswagen Golf just leaked to show the car inside and out.
2014 Mazda3 Diesel Rumored, Mazda2 Future Uncertain
With a focus on its core products, Mazda is examining the possibility of adding diesel powertrains to numerous high-volume models in the US while dropping some low-volume sellers entirely.
2013 Hyundai Veloster Gets Summer Tires as Option
Tires can make all the difference when it comes to performance, which is why Hyundai will offer a summer tire option on it’s compact Veloster.
2014 Fiesta to Get 3-Cylinder Engine as Ford Mulls Diesels for Focus
Due for a refresh in 2014, Ford’s sub-compact Fiesta is set to get a new ultra-efficient gasoline engine that will deliver fuel economy better than many hybrids.
Ford Focus ST Takes on Rivals in New ‘Sessions’ YouTube Series
To help promote the launch of the brad’s new hot hatch, Ford has released the first in a series of YouTube short films titled “Focus ST Sessions.”
Volkswagen Golf GTD Under Consideration for US Sales
Can a hot hatch also be a diesel? They certainly think so in Germany and an increasing acceptance of diesel-powered cars could see such a model on our shores in the near future.
