If you think the compact sedan class is full of stale, humdrum economy sedans, it’s time to bring you up to speed. Many model-year 2017 compacts offer style and technology for less than you think.

We tested the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 2017 Ford Escape, 2017 Honda CR-V, 2017 Jeep Compass, 2017 Mazda CX-5, 2017.5 Nissan Rogue and 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan to determine a winner. The Toyota RAV4 and ...

CARS.COM — SUVs are the hot ticket in the auto market, and compact models that offer more utility than most passenger cars but without a major gas-mileage penalty are in one of the hottest segments.

WASHINGTON — Nissan has a hit with the Rogue Crossover. It tops in the compact crossover market so far in 2017, beating the stalwarts from Honda and Toyota. So to try and further its lead, Nissan adds ...

CARS.COM — The summer travel season is fast approaching and many families will soon be hitting the road with a camper, boat or trailer in tow. A full-size truck or SUV might automatically jump to mind ...

WASHINGTON — It wasn’t long ago that a compact car was just basic transportation — no extra space and no frills. But lately, as compact cars are growing in size, manufacturers are also offering ...

Antuan started out in the automotive industry the old-fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. He now has nearly 20 years of expertise and experience behind ...

Mazda makes good cars. But with only six models in the U.S., including the two-seat roadster known as Miata, the marque doesn’t get the exposure — or the dealer network — of larger makes. Yet few ...

The 2017 Subaru Impreza is one of the most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive vehicles in the U.S. market, and has been for many years. The entirely redesigned 2017 Impreza rides on new underpinnings, but ...

In this episode, we see seven compact utilities competing for the top spot. Pat Goss has advice on how to keep your tranny from having heat stroke. Lauren Morrison sheds light on the best beams. And ...

With small families rapidly ditching the good old sedan for roomy yet compact SUVs, trying to figure out which one to buy can be a tough job. The reason for that is, they’re all pretty good at what ...