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New Genesis Sedan Goes Fully Dark For 2026

When a compact sport sedan goes full stealth mode, you get this.
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First Look: Kia Keeps Sedans Alive with New 2025 K4

Compact Sedans Lee Bailie -
With less power than the Forte it replaces and no hybrid option, Kia's new compact K4 sedan does look sleek with EV9-inspired looks.

2024 Subaru WRX Price Increases But So Do Premium Standards

Subaru WRX Amee Reehal -
The price increase for the 2024 Subaru WRX is offset by EyeSight and wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto now offered as standard features.

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring (Manual) Review

Compact Sedans William Clavey -
The Honda Civic is a stalwart compact car, but fresh competition has forced it to step up its game.

2023 Toyota GR Corolla Core Review

Compact Sedans Justin Pritchard -
Toyota's new 300 p hatch comes in 3 flavours, but it's the entry-level Core model that's the most attainable - and this is a very good thing.

The 2024 Tesla Model 3: A Closer Look at the Upgrades and Changes

Electric & Hybrid Ted Kritsonis -
More a facelift than a makeover, Tesla's tweaked 2024 Model 3 changes include an enhanced interior to improved aerodynamics and better range.

Revised 2025 CT5 Sedan Set to Build on Cadillac Sales Growth

Compact Sedans Graham Heeps -
The compact CT5 sedan gains a 2025 refresh - from a new front-end design to a 33-inch LED colour 9K touchscreen. Here's a closer look.

VW’s Iconic GTI Goes All-Electric: Closer Look at the ID. GTI Concept

VW Golf TL Staff -
A resurrection of classic DNA - Volkswagen paves the way for the electric future of the GTI.

2024 Hyundai Elantra Gains Styling, Tech and Performance Upgrades

Compact Sedans Graham Heeps -
Hyundai isn't giving up on sedans, and with performance variants like the Elantra N, we can see why. A closer look at 2024 changes & specs.

2023 Tesla Model 3 Review

Electric & Hybrid William Clavey -
A new LFP battery allows the 2023 Tesla Model 3 to be both kinder to the environment and incredibly efficient.

2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance 4MATIC+ First Drive Review

Compact Sedans Vincent Aubé -
Boasting the most powerful production 4-cylinder engine in the world, here's our take on Mercedes-AMG's latest C 63 in hybrid form.
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