Yes, the 2-series is the entry-level BMW and is the lowest-price sedan offered by the German car company. But it’s still a lot of fun. In fact, the 2-series offers the sporty performance that BMW used to be known for. Way back when, my mom had a 2002 and this reminds me of that classic…
Do you want an affordable compact crossover with room for seven passengers? If so, the Mitsubishi Outlander is one of the few in this segment with three rows of seating. It’s also the best seller in the Mitsubishi line-up with its best June sales month since 2007. The compact crossover segment is super competitive…
Would you like to drive an Audi, Beamer or Mercedes but want something with a lower price tag? The Genesis boasts the design, luxury and technology of those spendier cars, just not the status badging. The five-passenger Genesis used to be known as the Hyundai Genesis. Yes, it’s still made by the Korean automaker…
The Ford F-150 is number one. It’s the best-selling pick-up in the U.S. and it’s been that way for about four decades. And it’s been the best-selling vehicle for 35 years. It’s easy to see why after spending a week in this popular full-size pickup. There really is an F-150 for just about everybody.…
The Mazda CX-5 has zippy handling, an upscale and comfortable interior, and lots of available technology, putting it near the top of the super-competitive compact crossover/SUV class. The five-passenger CX-5 is redesigned for the 2017 model year. The outgoing model was already excellent and the newly revamped 2017 model is even better. The…
The Nissan Rogue is pretty good at most of the things you want in a small crossover or SUV. Problem is, this segment is so competitive that pretty good isn’t always good enough to top the list. Still, the Rogue has many fans. In fact, the Rogue is the best-selling compact crossover/SUV in the U.S.…
Is it a hatchback? A wagon? Or a small crossover? Whatever you want to call it, Kia hopes the all-new Niro Hybrid will be an option for buyers who would otherwise be shopping for a Prius. Kia calls the Niro a new kind of crossover aimed at environmentally conscious buyers who want the practicality…
The Toyota 86 was formerly the Scion FR-S. It gets some updates along with the new name and is a fun little sports coupe. Toyota dubs it the “affordable, fun-damental sports car.” The two-door 86 is available in only one trim with a starting price of $26,255. No packages are offered but you can…
Like the Kia Forte I drove last week, the Mazda3 is one of the best offerings in the affordable compact car segment. The Mazda3 is the sportiest and most fun to drive in this competitive segment. The five-passenger Mazda3 received a makeover for the 2014 model year and got some tweaks in 2015, 2016…
It used to be that shopping for an economy car meant trying to choose from a few vehicles that no one would buy if they could afford something nicer. The Kia Forte and several other worthy options prove that economy cars have come a long way since then! “That’s a Forte? That’s a nice…