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First Drive: 2024 Fiat 500e Isn’t For Everyone, And That’s OK

Fiat returns to North America as an EV-only brand. The new 500e's small size and limited range won’t make sense for every EV buyer, and that's fine by Fiat.
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Small in size, big on value, our tested subcompact sedans deliver practicality with a driver’s edge.

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2017 MINI Cooper Convertible with Some 228-hp John Cooper Works Love

Coupe Reviews TL Staff -
With 3 flavours of the 2017 MINI Cooper convertible available, it's the 228-hp twin turbo-powered John Cooper Works model getting us excited.

2017 Mini Clubman JCW All4 Review

MINI Cooper Chris Chase -
The most powerful of the Mini Clubman bunch, and cost and weight aside, we found ourselves charmed by the enthusiast-friendly Clubman.

Fiat Introduces the More ‘Urban’ 500X Urbana Edition for 2017

Subcompact Sedans TL Staff -
Based on the rugged 500x Trekking model, the Fiat 500X Urbana Edition adds a little more flair with black touches and copper accents.

2018 Kia Rio Hatchback First Drive Review

Subcompact Sedans Amee Reehal -
Shopping for a used Kia Rio? The 2018 hatchback was completely redesigned with a new interior, and modern design, but the 1.6L engine remains.

MINI Turns the Countryman Into a Weekend Escape Machine

MINI Cooper TL Staff -
A small car with big goals. For MINI Countryman fans looking to escape the hustle bustle, the AUTOHOME roof tent is one step closer.

2016 Fiat 500X Review

Chris Chase -
The 2016 Fiat 500X standout looks & upscale driving feel don't come cheap. Our review including interior, performance, pros & cons, and more.

2016 Toyota Yaris Sedan First Drive Review

Subcompact Sedans Chris Chase -
The New 2016 Toyota Yaris Sedan (Scion iA in the United States) Targets Young Buyers With Small Budgets and Big Lives.

Chat with Stefan Rzadzinski: A 2015 Nissan Micra Cup Winner

Culture Benjamin Yong -
We chat with the Edmonton, Alberta native Stefan Rzadzinski - winner of the second event of the inaugural Nissan Micra Cup.

2015 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Review

MINI Cooper Chris Chase -
The 2015 MINI Cooper S Countryman targets brand-loyal owners looking to move up to a larger, more capable vehicle, backed by all-wheel-drive.

2015 Acura ILX Dynamic Review: A Mixed Bag of Good, Bad, and Confusing

Subcompact Sedans Travis Persaud -
An Acura for the Millennials? The 2015 Acura ILX Dynamic was a Canada-only, performance-oriented model sporting a manual transmission and 201-hp. But the small sedan is a mixed bag of good, bad, and confusing.
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