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2016 Subaru Crosstrek Manual Review
The Crosstrek may look like an Impreza hatch with a bunch of plastic bits bolted to the side, but it’s much more than that — kind of.
2017 Toyota Prius Prime Review and First Drive
This might be the best Prius ever.
2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 vs Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG
Compared side by side, the two are quite similar on paper, but when driven, the two feel entirely different.
2016 Ford Focus 1.0-Liter EcoBoost Review
Is this little 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine worth the extra cost? It gets good MPG, but only if you hypermile it.
2016 MINI Cooper S Clubman vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
Surprisingly similar in some aspects, yet still completely different in others, these two hatches take different approaches to a common goal.
2016 Volkswagen Golf R Review: Quick Take
This is the first year the VW Golf R is available with an automatic transmission. Is the hot hatch still hot enough?
2016 Chevrolet Spark Review
What is it like driving Chevrolet’s most affordable offering for a week?
2016 Chrysler 200S Review: Why Did It Fail?
The Chrysler 200 has been discontinued. But why did it fail?
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Review
It isn’t a class leader necessarily, but is a competitive entry in a compact car segment that’s never been better.
Quick Take: 2016 Fiat 500X Review
Very little of the cuteness or personality in the tiny 500 translates to the 2016 Fiat 500X.
2016 Subaru Impreza Review
Should you buy this one or wait for the new 2017 model?
2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review
The Jetta feels more like a mature compact sedan that can handle its own in the corners than an all-out performance sedan.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta S Review
For 2016, the Volkswagen Jetta S receives a new, more powerful, more efficient base engine. But the real question is, is it baby approved?
2016 Fiat 500 Review
This is a charming and stylish little car that has proven to be a joy to drive.
2016 Mazda3 vs Honda Civic
Can the Mazda still hold its own against a newer car that is getting rave reviews?
2017 Hyundai Elantra Review
The gorgeous 2017 Hyundai Elantra makes great updates across the board to keep it in the upper tier of compact cars.
2016 Nissan Sentra Review
The Sentra just underwent a mid-cycle refresh, but it feels like an entirely new car.
2016 Chevrolet Volt Premier Review
For 2016 the Chevrolet Volt is improved in every conceivable way. This includes an increase in electric driving range and improved fuel efficiency. But can it really live up to its ratings?
2016 Honda Civic LX Review
Even in base form, the Civic still impresses.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Review – First Drive
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt the electric car we’ve all been waiting for? We drove a pre-production model to find out.
Honda Civic: 2016 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Nominee
The new Honda Civic is a strong contender in our 2016 Car of the Year shootout.
2016 Subaru Crosstrek Review
Even with all the new competition, the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek still stands tall as one of the top picks in the segment.
2016 Lexus IS 200t Review
The big news for the 2016 Lexus IS 200t is the new “t” in the name.