Category: hatchbacks

The Demise Of The Compact Hot Hatch

The compact hot hatchback was a staple of manufacturer model lineups for a number of years. But more and more we hear of OEMs culling small hatches from their catalogues, with consumers favouring SUVs and crossovers with higher driving positions over nimble handling and compact dimensions. Before the comments section goes crazy, there are exceptions to the rule, […]

First Spin: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive

2023 Toyota Prius Prime If it feels like we’ve been waiting for the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime for months, it’s because we have. Both the Prius and Prius Prime were revealed at the Los Angeles Auto in November of 2022. This was followed quickly by a first drive of the regular Prius. Now, five months […]

Tesla Model 3 Recalled for Loose Suspension Bolts

Image: Tesla If you own a Tesla Model 3 you may want to check out the latest recall. Autoblog reports that a small number of examples of the popular EV are being recalled over a suspension issue that could cause some components to come apart while driving. Tesla Model 3 Is Now Cheaper Than the […]

FIA Won’t Let Renault’s R5 Turbo 3E Electric Rally Car Race

Screenshot: Top Gear/YouTube When Renault built the R5 Turbo 3E as a nod to the original R5 Turbo, it went all out. It used two electric motors to send 375 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels only, added a huge hydraulic handbrake and and gave it a 50-degree steering angle. It […]

These Are the Crossovers You Secretly Don’t Hate

I’m so tired of this old trope that enthusiasts should hate CUV’s. They are the new “car” and people need to deal with that. Some are more “car” than fun and that’s okay. A Camry isn’t a fun car, but it is a good car. I would take a RAV4 over a Camry any day […]

From Paris With Love – Speedhunters

Fun First You join me in Dover on England’s southeastern shoreline, after just having gone through passport control. It’s 6:30am on Saturday morning, and in standard European road trip fashion my friends and I are each operating on a solid four hours of sleep. I was never supposed to be part of this group adventure, as during […]

2024 Volkswagen Atlas Peak Edition Adds Subtle Off-Road Styling

The New York International Auto Show kicks off in the Big Apple this week, bringing automakers from around the world together to show off their latest and greatest creations. This year, Volkswagen has brought an update to its Atlas SUV to the show, which it says was inspired by the rugged Basecamp concept it showcased […]

These Are the Cars You Came That Close to Buying

I related this story the other day. My 1995 Grand Prix was in its death throes after 185K miles and a trip to through TN/NC mountains that had trashed the transmission and brakes. I was looking at a new 2005 Pontiac GTO as a replacement, I had test-driven both an automatic and 6-speed manual version […]

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