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2010 Suzuki SX4 Sportback

bryan — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:38:25 +0000

Practically unrecognizable from its progenitor (the standard Suzuki SX4) and all new for 2010, the SX4 Sportback is a sleek, sporty hatchback that’s designed to offer more fun and energy to an otherwise economical driving experience. Roadfly TV and host Jessi Lang took a look at the Sportback, and here [...]

LA Auto Show: 2011 Hyundai Elantra

Laura Burkholder — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:23:25 +0000

Hyundai started off auto show season debuts with the redesigned Elantra at the 2010 LA Auto Show. In addition to great fuel economy and affordable price tag, the compact 2011 Elantra boasts the ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ design with four-door coupe styling, i.e. the same style you may recognize from the Tucson [...]

2010 Kia Forte Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:22:53 +0000

Join our new host, Jessi Lang, as she reviews the 2010 Kia Forte. The 2010 Forte is one of many in the small economy sedan segment, but it seems to bring a lot more bang for your buck. The exterior is well-styled, without any lines or angles that feel out [...]

2010 Kia Soul Car Review Video

Laura Burkholder — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:39:52 +0000

Join us as we review the new 2010 Kia Soul that just recently hit the showroom floors. The Kia Soul enters the compact car market, going up against the Scion xB and the new Nissan Cube. Like its competitors, the shape is boxy, but unlike the others, the [...]

smart fortwo: A smart Idea?

Alan Riley — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:42:19 +0000

Over 25 years ago, the seeds were planted for the smart fortwo. Back then, Mercedes-Benz tabled a design that they didn’t feel could meet their stringent safety requirements with 1972 technology.

Ten years ago, technology caught up, and a creative and technical collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and Swatch brought the smart fortwo [...]

The 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan: A Fresh Start

Ross Rapoport — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:31:05 +0000

Toyota has historically been one of the few manufacturers bold enough to offer a true subcompact car in the United States. Companies from Japan and Germany turned their noses up at the idea of bringing a true small car to market here, adhering to the conventional wisdom that Americans [...]

2007 Nissan Versa Preview

max — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 14:19:38 +0000

Sold in other markets as the Tiida, Nissan’s entry into the suddenly-crowded “B”-segment–think Honda Fit, Aveo, Yaris, etc.–will be the Versa for 2007. Surprisingly roomy inside, it’s one of the biggest platforms to fit into the B category.

The Versa also sports one of the largest motors in the B-segment. It’s [...]