Hyundai made hay during the Great Recession selling its affordable and economical sedans. But once the economy began its recovery, buyers fell back in love with crossovers. Saddled with a portfolio rich in sedans but thin on CUVs, the Korean maker’s fortunes sagged. But ever…
Toyota pioneered the crossover category when it debuted the RAV4 in 1995. Two years later, its Prius kickstarted the hybrid revolution. The inevitable marriage of the two was consummated in 2012, with the advent of the RAV4 Hybrid. Now, buyers could enjoy the utility of…
The automakers’ mandate is a simple one: Change or die. It’s a fast-paced business. Competition is fierce. Yesterday’s news doesn’t mean much to today’s shopper. But today’s tester is the exception that proves the rule. Deeply tied in the public mind to the Jeeps of…
For a decade, Nissan's Versa subcompact sedan reigned as America’s least expensive car. That era comes to an end, with the debut of the third-generation 2020 Versa. Pricing now begins at $14,730, a bump of just over $2,000. The result is a car that’s better…
Subaru’s Crosstrek hatchback debuted in 2016 and wasted no time muscling itself into the top ranks of the corporate lineup. September saw the compact hatch ($21,895) outselling the mighty Outback, while nipping at the heels of the Forester. This year, Subaru aims to deepen its…