Tag Archives: Compact Sedans

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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Acura updates ILX after just one year, starts at $26,900

In an effort to conduct some damage control after an iffy launch following the release of its equally disappointing and lesser cousin—the Honda Civic—Acura has unveiled a list of new updates to the 2014 ILX compact sedan just a year after it was first introduced in its current form. That said, much like the lesser [...]

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Report: BMW undecided about bringing next-gen 1-Series to US in fears of product overlap with MINI

It seems the BMW 1-Series has been destined to a terrible fate as many automobile enthusiasts have become increasingly skeptical of how BMW is planning the entry-level model’s future. The first generation took off decently well in both its home turf and our shores by developing a cult status amongst enthusiasts. But in erratic shifts [...]

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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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Report: The Cadillac ATS almost was a front-wheel drive Delta, but GM decided last minute to make the Alpha platform

Many of us in the auto sphere, along with us at egmCarTech, have been very impressed with General Motor’s strong competitive offensive with Cadillac as America’s Top Brass comes closer than ever before to competing with the proverbial industry standards from Europe and Japan. One of the concoctions to truly exemplify this progress is the [...]

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2013 Suzuki Authentics Concept

Suzuki teases AUTHENTICS Concept for China as a potential new compact sedan that we won’t get

Suzuki debuted an all-new concept for its compact segment competitor, which they call the Suzuki AUTHENTICS Concept for the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show in China. The compact segment has been a popular one in China and resultantly, Suzuki wants a piece of the action. It’s a shame too that this is a bit untimely for [...]

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2013 Subaru WRX Concept NYIAS

2013 New York: Subaru shocks the audience with the 2013 WRX Concept, a design study for future models

Subaru shocked the press audience at the 2013 New York International Auto Show today by debuting their all-new 2013 Subaru WRX Concept, which they say is a solid pointer of what to expect with Subaru’s future design language for their WRX lineup. And boy, how good does it look… The 2013 Subaru WRX Concept appears [...]

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2013 New York: The 2014 Audi S3 is also here to duke it out against the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG

The new 2014 Audi S3 sedan is gearing up for its world debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show alongside its basic sibling, the 2014 Audi A3 sedan, which saw its web debut not too long ago. And yup, as you guessed, it’s here to take on the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG. Under the [...]

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