Sport is an adjective that’s tossed around far too casually in the automotive world; it’s become little more than a stack of dollar bills in a strip club.

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class was recently shown to U.S. dealers, signalling the entry-level model’s arrival in North America for 2018.

Honda is hoping to widen the appeal of the Civic Type R by introducing more model variants of the new hot hatch.

French automaker Renault has introduced nail polish that can also be used as touch-up paint on its cars, and eyes everywhere are rolling at this tone-deaf product.

Hyundai will soon begin selling a high-performance hatchback in Europe, the i30 N, a product of its new go-fast division that was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in 2015.

“This doesn’t feel like a crossover,” I thought while lightly sawing at the 2018 Hyundai Kona’s steering wheel. There was unexpected heft and it actually communicated with me, unheard of traits for such a small and ostensibly affordable front-drive CUV.

It would appear, at least on paper, that the 2017 Honda Civic Type R stands at a major disadvantage compared to its rivals.

The closer the 2017 Honda Civic Type R is pushed to its outer limits, the sooner it becomes clear that this car is something special.

All 2018 MINI models are getting an update including a standard rearview camera and Rear Park Distance Control.

Honda has revealed the 2018 Fit, sporting a new face and added safety equipment. 

What does it mean when a fully loaded Chevrolet Cruze diesel costs the same as the entry level Mercedes-Benz CLA 250?

Any fears that the Subaru WRX STI Type RA would fall short of its billing as a track-tuned terror can officially be put to rest.

In literature, every great protagonist has its foil; a character that helps highlight some of the central figure’s finer qualities.

Vatican City wants to become the first C02 free country in the world through the use of electric mobility and renewable energy.

The current generation Ford Focus RS is about to get a whole lot of extra traction, with the 2018 version set to feature a standard limited-slip differential.

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To R or not to R? That is the question Volkswagen has posed the legions of Dubheads who faithfully flock to showrooms each and every year intent on renewing their faith at the church of Golf, tempting enthusiasts with a pair of leading lights in the form of both the familiar GTI and the more recent Golf R.

Step, push, lift; step, pull, lift. Like walking, you find a rhythm driving the 2017 Honda Civic Si, even while furiously rowing its stubby, metal-trimmed gear selector and pumping the feather-light clutch.

The next-generation of Mercedes-AMG compact cars will be offered in two variants to appeal to a wider range of consumers, the automaker has confirmed.

Production of the Lexus CT200h won’t continue past the 2017 model year. 

I’m somewhere alongside the Kaslo Bay in southwest British Columbia, Canada, when it hits me. A smile. It’s infectious and followed up by giggles and wide-eyed excitement.

The next-generation Smart Fortwo Electric Drive will be $1,200 cheaper than the outgoing model.

The 2017 model year MINI lineup is getting new equipment and high-tech features.

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There’s little doubt that the small car segment is a shrinking one, though the situation may not be as dire as it seems on the surface.

Three new custom appearance options are available for the 2017 Fiat 500.

Spy photographers have caught a pair of refreshed MINI Coopers testing, and although they don’t look too different, the biggest changes are likely mechanical.

As an older Millennial, I’m continuously told by marketing people that I’m the Holy Grail of car customers.

Hatchbacks, they’re versatile, usually pretty fuel efficient and more often than not, fun to drive.

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Mitsubishi is considering bringing a new pickup truck and sedan to North America as it looks to revive its business in the U.S. and Canada.

Kia has decided to cut the Forte Koup from its lineup as demand drops for small coupes.  

The all-new Hyundai Kona won’t debut until later this summer, but the Korean automaker is anxious to share more details about its new subcompact crossover.

From December 2016 to April 2, 2017, Chevy Bolt owners in the United States covered 4,570,300 miles, saving an estimated 175,000 gallons of gas. 

We knew the hotly anticipated 2018 Honda Civic Type R was going to be fast, but just how fast is beginning to become much clearer.

With Volkswagen’s 2015 TDI vehicles okayed for sale in America again, there was immediate speculation about what kind of incentives the automaker would offer to move the dieselgate cars. We now have an answer to the tune of up to $8,500 for well qualified lessees.

Alright fanboys (and girls), prepare to get whipped into a rabid froth. In this poll, we’re comparing two high-performance hot-hatchbacks, the Ford Focus RS and Honda’s legendary Civic Type R.

Volvo’s U.S. president has hinted that the Swedish automaker will bring a new line of small cars to production.

The 2017 New York Auto Show saw the debut of a new concept vehicle from Toyota, called the FT-4X, but the teaser may have given off the wrong impression to off-road fans.

The 2018 Honda Civic Si has finally debuted at the New York Auto Show, and it helps bridge the gap between the common Civic that everyone buys and the hardcore Type R.

Imagine the thrill of piloting a brand new, $50,000 ($68,000 in Canada) truck at highway speeds across a vast desert landscape.

Small hatchbacks are surprisingly versatile. Despite their trim exterior dimensions, you can load ‘em up with an entire garage sale’s worth of junk.

Who says you need a TON of horsepower to have fun? Right, most people… But guess what? THEY’RE WRONG!!!

This is the Smart Fortwo Brabus Ultimate 125 and it costs over $50,000.

This bright green Audi RS 3 sedan I’m piloting is a very fast small car that makes awesome, playful noises. But unlike Audi sport models of old, this one can slide through corners up and down the Dhofar mountains of Oman.

Toyota has revealed what it will be showing off at this year’s New York Auto Show. 

Volkswagen updated the seventh-generation Golf earlier this year in Europe (it should come to North America soon) with more power, tech, and tweaked looks.

A dedicated evangelical hypermiler in California has just squeezed out more than 300 miles from his Chevrolet Bolt EV on a single charge.

It’s called the Alpine A110 and it’s Renault’s newest sports coupe.

European auto shows are a lot of fun, mainly because we get to see all the cool (and sometimes not so cool) cars that North Americans don’t get.

The next-generation model of the ridiculously fun Ford Fiesta ST has debuted at the Geneva Motor Show with a new engine.

Whenever we see a concept or prototype that points us to a new model reveal, it’s likely we’re going to get disappointed with the real deal.

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel sedan is expected to deliver 52 miles per gallon on the highway. According to GM, this makes it the most efficient non-hybrid, non-electric vehicle in America.

You may remember the Scion iM as the funky hatchback that was a part of the hipster-friendly Scion brand. 

Pricing for the 2018 Audi S4 has finally been revealed and the hot luxury compact will start at $50,900 for Premium Plus trim and $55,800 for Prestige trim (plus a $975 destination charge).

It’s unlikely this is what Hyundai had in mind for the media drive of the all-new Ioniq Electric, the brand’s first real attempt at breaking into the slow-selling EV market.

As good as it is, it’s tough to describe the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid as anything but ill-timed.

The 2018 Audi RS 3 Sedan will start at $62,900 in Canada, according to an options sheet that we obtained from a dealer.

The Hyundai Accent may be the Korean brand’s most affordable model, but it’s definitely not a cheap beater car anymore.

The Ford Focus is getting quite old compared to its competition, but with a new one due out soon, spy photographers have caught the next-gen model for the first time.