The Volkswagen GTI is a performance icon for the German brand. This more powerful, sharper-handling version of the Golf hatchback invented the “hot hatch” market segment back in the 1970s, ushering in…
Nissan’s smallest sedan abandons its ultra-cheap niche
A decade ago, Nissan stripped the features out of its entry-level Versa sedan to make it the least expensive car sold in America at $9,990. At this price, it had a manual transmission, crank windows a…
Some small vehicles that offer European flavor
Are you interested in a small car with a low price and a spacious back seat, and don’t care much about a fancy interior, the latest smartphone integration features or a sporty driving experience? If s…
Hyundai sedan offers sensible transportation
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra is a sensible, affordable compact sedan that offers modern technology, a pleasant driving experience and a long warranty. COURTESY PHOTO A good compact car can easily fit man…
Redesigned Hyundai hatchback comes up short
The redesigned 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT compact hatchback is a renamed version of the European Hyundai i30. COURTESY PHOTO The recipe appears to have the right ingredients.The redesigned 2018 Hyundai …
Nissan toughens crossover while Hyundai adds zip
The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder large crossover is priced from $31,230. COURTESY PHOTO While Honda, Toyota and General Motors were scoring big with car-based crossovers a decade ago, Nissan remained one o…
