Tag Archives: Compact Cars

Report: Next gen Mercedes-Benz C-Class to be larger and lighter, to be visually inspired by CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to unveil an all-new C-Class very soon as the current generation ages ever so gracefully into the pages of history. That said, WorldCarFans reports that the next-generation C-Class will be larger and yet, lighter than its outgoing predecessor. The report came from Germany’s Autobild, who’ve apparently learned that the next generation C-Class [...]

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Dodge releases some new packaging options for the 2013 Dart sedan

Dodge recently released some new special edition packaging options for the new 2013 Dodge Dart to help appeal the car to a wider range of buyers, particularly in the Gen-Y segment. From the get-go, Chrysler designed the Dodge Dart to be highly customizable so that potential buyers could equip the car in ways relative to [...]

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2014 Scion tC Taillight Detail

Scion prices 2014 tC coupe at $19,210 with manual, $1,000 more for the automatic

After debuting at this year’s 2013 New York International Auto Show, Scion has officially priced the newly updated 2014 tC coupe starting at $19,210 with a manual transmission, while the automatic model starts for $20,210. Majority of the 2014 Scion tC’s mechanicals carry over from the outgoing model as the changes mostly lie in minor [...]

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Report: Volkswagen working on carbon fiber roof option for future performance Golfs

Edmunds.com reports that Volkswagen is looking to give the Golf a bit of a performance boost by reducing some weight. This is apparently going to be accomplished through the use of an all-new carbon-fiber roof option specifically for the performance variants. The roof is said to save around 18-20 pounds and of course, being the [...]

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Report: Some details leaked regarding 2014 Toyota Corolla through posting of the ordering guide

CARandDRIVER reports that Toyota has just posted  its order guide for the all-new up and coming Corolla compact sedan, which has led to the revealing of some more details. As of now, it appears that the next generation Corolla will indeed be heavily inspired by the 2013 Furia Concept that debuted earlier this year in [...]

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Volkswagen gives the 2013 Beetle Turbo/R-Line and Jetta GLI a modest power bump for the new model year

Volkswagen released some official news regarding their EA888 Gen 3 engine, which is also known as the 2.0L turbocharged and direct-injected TSI four-banger found in the all-new 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI. The news is that VW has given the engine a modest power bump to 210hp, up from [...]

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2013 Volkswagen Golf R-Line Package Interior Front Seats

Volkswagen announces R-Line package for seventh gen Golf in Europe

Volkswagen recently announced a new package lineup for the seventh generation Golf. The package line utilizes VW’s “R Line” performance packaging, which is specifically geared towards those who just aren’t quite ready to make the jump to the full-on R models, such as the Golf R. The package of course includes a series of visual [...]

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2013 Ford Escort Concept Front 3-4 Left

2013 Shanghai: The Ford Escort Concept provides China with a glimpse of what to expect for a new compact

Ford introduced a new concept for the masses interested in the compact segment in China—which would be the Ford Focus for us and the rest of the world. Their answer is the 2013 Ford Escort Concept, which tells a slightly interesting tale about China’s automobile market. Just by taking a look at it, you’d think [...]

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel to get 46 MPG on the highway, starts at $25,695

General Motors and Chevrolet has just confirmed the much-anticipated 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel’s EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings. For the current and new model year, the Chevrolet Cruze Diesel promises to offer the best fuel economy of any non-hybrid passenger car in America. “We harnessed generations of diesel expertise to adapt our world-class global engine for [...]

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Report: Next generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class to get convertible, hybrid, and diesel options

Mercedes-Benz are of course continuing their battle with their direct rival BMW in the race for sales. Resultantly, AutomotiveNews reports that the famed Silver Arrow will be adding a convertible, diesel, and hybrid variant to their C-Class lineup when it gets redesigned next year. “We were fighting the 3 series with two arms tied behind [...]

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