Higher fuel prices and the drive to save on production costs have automakers lining up a slew of compact models. But are Americans interested in small cars or do they just want more fuel-efficient SUVs. Original post: Ford, rivals betting small is...
A new generation of stylish, sophisticated small cars will test the market’s appetite for fuel-efficient vehicles. Research suggests U.S. buyers are stubbornly attached to their larger vehicles. See the rest here: Quirky Saab looks headed for...
India has emerged the leader in small cars, overtaking Japan, as declining sales in Western markets coupled with robust growth in Asia redraws the global map of the auto industry. Read more: India becomes biggest player in littlest cars Read More →
A new generation of stylish, sophisticated small cars will test the market’s appetite for fuel-efficient vehicles. Research suggests U.S. buyers are stubbornly attached to their larger vehicles. See original here: New small cars might struggle...
The new Ford Fiesta, unveiled at the L.A. auto show, is at the front edge of a wave of European-influenced small cars that are about to become more common in the U.S. market. Originally posted here: Auto industry turns to Europe for direction Read More →
Ford Motor Co.’s big U.S. gamble on small cars begins Wednesday when it formally unveils American versions of the new Fiesta subcompact at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Excerpt from: Ford gets small with Fiesta subcompact Read More →
Details on the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept come out ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show coupled with a new video. There has been a wide open speculation as far as the powerplant found in this new concept but now is known to be compromised of a plug-in...
Filed under: Sedan , Suzuki , Luxury 2010 Suzuki Kizashi – Click above for high-res image gallery We’ve gone to some unusual places for new product unveilings, but today’s reveal of a new mid-sized sedan from Suzuki may be one of the...
Regulations may discourage automakers from manufacturing the kind of small cars that the Obamaites favor and, in some cases, encourage carmakers to do exactly the opposite. See original here: Loophole may mean bigger, not smaller, cars Read More →
Small or Minicar Equals Death Trap or Gas Savings? How about both. Recent frontal crash tests of Minicars made by Toyota, Honda and Daimler AG performed poorly. Excerpt from: Small or Minicar Equals Death Trap or Gas Savings? Read More →
