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The Mazda3 covers a large section of the compact car market. The naturally aspirated sedan battles the likes of the Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra . The model’s all-wheel drive hatchback goes toe-to-toe with the likes of the Subaru Impreza. At the other end of the segment, the turbocharged Mazda3 holds its own against models like the Acura Integra and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. 

The MINI Cooper Clubman is a unique vehicle from a unique manufacturer. It is a small wagon-like vehicle with twin-swing doors at the rear in place of a traditional lift gate. Available with all-wheel drive, the Clubman is a great alternative to small crossovers. Especially if driving enjoyment is high on a customer’s priorities list.

MINI went electric a few years ago with the Cooper 2-Door SE. The all electric MINI offers minimal range and is intended as more of a commuter than a longer distance driver. But the Cooper SE does feature on thing most EVs do not – that fun to drive factor.

If the MINI Cooper 2-Door is a bit too impractical, maybe the 4-Door is the answer. By slightly stretching the iconic MINI Cooper, a set of rear doors are added making access to the back seats easier. Otherwise, everything we love about the 2-Door Cooper is included with the 4 Door. But there is one caveat; the JCW is not offered on this model. 

“You are a perfectly adequate little car.”

The Taycan might be grabbing all the headlines, but the Panamera got its own important round of updates this year.

I don’t want to carelessly throw around the “U” word, but the 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo deserves it.

With the Passat being discontinued, the Arteon is now Volkswagen’s only mid-size sedan. With a rakish coupe-like profile, the Arteon is a more premium offering amongst family sedans. It battles in a rare segment with the likes of the Nissan Altima and Kia Stinger. 

One of the original hot hatches, the Volkswagen GTI continues to be a great performance value. The front-wheel drive five-door is available with a manual or dual-clutch automatic transmission and a 241 hp engine.

With the new 2024 Subaru Impreza, a choice of engines has returned to the lineup, including a more potent 2.5-liter unit in the RS trim. To emphasize why this is important, here’s a quick history lesson on the compact car.

It wasn’t that long ago that hatchback cars ruled the weekly commute. Small, efficient, and relatively inexpensive, these were the top choice for those enduring mundane drives to work.

Hatchbacks: they’re like SUVs, just better—in ways.

Volkswagen has a new GTI. Not a totally new GTI, but a significant refresh of the current 8th-generation model. Changes are sweeping, both in and out, and many of them remedy customer complaints surrounding the MK8 GTI, like physical buttons on the steering wheel and illuminated climate and volume controls. Others update the vehicle with aesthetic changes like new lights, and mechanically with a power bump. However, Volkswagen appears to have killed the manual GTI. Press materials list both an updated power output for the GTI of 262 horsepower and a sole transmission option: a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Honda has finally given us our first look at the latest Civic Hybrid, which leads off a round of styling changes for the best-seller.

In the world of automobiles, there aren’t many things as versatile as an all-wheel drive hatchback car.

If there’s a “Most Improved” award for this year’s crop of cars, the 2024 Chevrolet Trax clinches it.

It’s another case of sibling rivalry here at AutoGuide.

We’re hard pressed to think of any other vehicle that has undergone such a fundamental improvement from one generation to the next like the 2023 Toyota Prius has. Going from a sensible, highly efficient, albeit uninspiring car, to one that has suddenly become desirable, is no small feat. Toyota hit a home run with this car that seemingly does it all.

Remember the 1990s?

Spoiled. That’s what we are. Flat-out spoiled. Just look at what we’ve gathered together for the latest Best Performance Car AutoGuide shootout brought to you by WeatherTech.

The popularity of the Volkswagen Golf GTI is undeniable.

Volkswagen celebrates 20 years of the Golf R with a special edition.

The 2024 Subaru Impreza has undergone some significant updates, even it might not appear that way on the surface.

Based on the SE grade, the popular trim returns for the sedan, hatchback, and hybrid Corolla models.

The 2024 Acura Integra Type S is more expensive than the Honda Civic Type R.

The ‘Ring now has a new record holder: the Honda Civic Type-R.

Buick has taken the wraps off the brand’s latest offering, and it might be the manufacturer’s most important model.

The Type S has 100 more horsepower than any previous Integra. The five-door goes on sale this June.

I still haven’t got used to the 2023 Prius’ dramatic new looks, and already Toyota has us back for a new variation. Meet the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime.

It’s been about 10 years since I last drove a MINI John Cooper Works.

Five horsepower more, to be exact. 

A big range boost is coming to the next generation of the MINI Cooper SE.

About 25 years ago, a certain adult beverage company ran an ad campaign. It welcomed folks to the years of their lives where they were now mature enough to appreciate the brand’s pilsner.