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Ask AutoGuide No. 10 – Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza

Ask AutoGuide No. 10 – Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla vs. Subaru Impreza

The week is drawing to a close and while that can mean several things, most importantly (of course), it’s time for another installment of Ask AutoGuide, the information superhighway’s most exciting semi-regular feature. Beating the competition to market with mildly informative and generally accurate content is the name of the game. Our skilled geniuses are…

Most Watched Videos of the Week: April 21 – 28, 2013

Each week, we recap the most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel just in case all seven days passed you by and you missed out. This week, the battle of of mid-size sedans from Toyota and Honda takes top honors.

Top 10 Compact Sedans with the Biggest Trunks

Top 10 Compact Sedans with the Biggest Trunks

Compact cars are affordable, they’re usually a lot of fun to drive and can deliver impressive fuel economy numbers. As government regulators push for ever-greater efficiency, small sedans and hatchbacks are becoming increasingly important.

Top 10 Cheapest Hatchbacks

Top 10 Cheapest Hatchbacks

Hatchbacks have a ton of versatility and use, and they’re also quite affordable, not to mention fuel efficient. When it comes to the most affordable hatchback, there’s quite a few options out there. Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the cars on…

Ford C-Max Adopting Fusion Style – Spy Photos

Ford C-Max Adopting Fusion Style – Spy Photos

It looks like the Ford C-Max is going much the same way as the new Fusion and adopting some Aston Martin-esque style, and our spy photograpgers managed to grab some shots of the facelifted Ford out testing in Sweden.

Ask AutoGuide No. 4 – The Winter Games

Ask AutoGuide No. 4 – The Winter Games

It’s hard to believe but this is the fourth installment of “Ask AutoGuide.” For an entire month now our certified experts have provided the finest motor-vehicle shopping advice available for the price. Our crack team of automotive oracles has been at our readers’ beck and call for 30 straight days, though admittedly it’s been mostly…

260-MPG XL1 Just the First of Many New VW Plug-in Hybrids

260-MPG XL1 Just the First of Many New VW Plug-in Hybrids

With just 250 being made and a rumored six-figure price, Volkswagen’s new 261 MPG plug-in hybrid may sound like a science project, but the German automaker insists it’s a halo model that will usher in an era of plug-in hybrids.

2014 Volkswagen XL1 Video, First Look

Could this be Volkswagen’s Prius? A fuel efficient halo car, the XL1 is expected to deliver a whopping 261-mpg thanks to its tiny engine, low weight and slip-stream design.

Why Front-Wheel-Drive Cars are More Efficient

Why Front-Wheel-Drive Cars are More Efficient

Front-wheel drive dominates today’s automotive landscape, powering everything from subcompact hatchbacks to full-size SUVs. However, it wasn’t always this way. Back in the day rear-wheel drive was king, but over the last 30-odd years carmakers have made a dramatic shift from back to front. Why the flip-flop? No, they weren’t impersonating John Kerry; in reality,…