The automobile world is full of names, terms, and abbreviations. One of the simplest terms - compact car - is one that is also open to interpretation, and some vehicles can straddle different classes.

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Relatively affordable and fuel-efficient, many of these sporty compact models are also a thrill to drive. They ooze appeal, ...

When shopping for a new vehicle, you’ve probably encountered the salesperson asking what segment you’re looking to buy into. If you meet his question with a confused look, the follow-up will probably ...

Don't let their size fool you; the best small electric cars today are punching well above their weight in terms of value and capability. The EV market’s rapid expansion means owning a new, ...

The compact car segment is incredibly popular. You can get a brand-new compact car for under $30,000 in 2025. One compact car provides the most value in terms of performance, efficiency and standard ...

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President Donald Trump has a tiny solution to a big problem: have US factories manufacture very small cars, like the ones ...

If you’re shopping for a new car, chances are you’re considering one or more of the seven compact SUVs in this comparison test; taken together, roughly 1 in 10 new vehicles sold in 2024 was one of ...

(CNN)– President Trump says small cars can bring down big prices, and he wants the U.S. to start building them. That’s what the president wrote in a social media post after meeting with auto ...

Actively reporting, writing, and editing on automotive news and since 2021, Dave has brought his acerbic wit and love of European car culture to brands such as HotCars, CarBuzz,and TopSpeed.