The automobile world is full of names, terms, and abbreviations. One of the simplest terms - compact car - is one that is also open to interpretation, and some vehicles can straddle different classes.

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On a list dominated by small cars, the midsize 2025 Honda Accord is an impressive outlier. A highway mpg rating of 37 means this sedan, with generous legroom and trunk space greater than its class ...

If you're in the market for a safe, used small car for your newly licensed teenaged driver that cost less than $10,000, here's 11 to consider.

Boasting woodsy, rugged names and rugged styling, it’s easy to be lured into believing that any such compact SUV will serve you when venturing off-road. If all you’re doing is trotting down a gravel ...

The Mazda3 compact sedan hasn’t been redesigned since 2019, but it remains an attractive option in a category that buyers are starting to rediscover after years of rejecting sedans for SUVs. Part of ...

Consumer Reports highlights popular cars, SUVs, and trucks to avoid, with smart alternatives that perform better.

It was destined that Louie would be passionate about cars before it became a conscious choice. And once it did, there was nothing else on his mind. With a childhood automotive brain like a database, ...