Fast*, new, or affordable: pick two. Or in the case of these 10 cars, all three.

Once upon a time, the V8 engine ruled the earth. Well, the part of our planet called North America at least. 

Diminutive. Tiny. Efficient. Whatever you call them, these are the smallest new cars you can buy.

The idea of a high performance SUV may seem like an oxymoron to some. SUVs are least sporty vehicle by design, with a high center of gravity, heavy curb weight and rugged suspension better suited for rough terrain than minimizing body roll.

It’s okay to admit it: some cars are just better-looking than others.

These are the reviews you read the most this year, from trucks to sports cars.

Hands-on previews, affordable fun cars, and the ICE saviour? These were your favorite news stories this year.

Performance for the masses. That’s the mantra of affordable sports cars. These may not be the lowest priced performance machines on the market, but they offer a bang for the buck ratio that is hard to match. 

Just because you’re ready to move up to a luxury brand doesn’t mean you don’t appreciate a good deal.

Just because you want a car capable of a little fun shouldn’t lock you into the two-door crowd.

Low priced cars are stuck with the stigma of being boring, snooze-mobiles. But this isn’t always the case. Just because a vehicle has a low MSRP doesn’t necessarily mean it’s no fun.

Working from home may be sweeping the nation, but many people still need to commute to and from work every day. 

Aerodynamics and square shapes generally do not get along. A flat surface does not cut through the air with great efficiency.

Orange you glad that automakers still offer fun colors on their vehicles, even if it seems to be few and far between?

People ask a lot of modern crossovers and SUVS. Theses utility vehicles need to transport passengers, haul gear, and tow trailers; sometimes all at once.

They’re the complete opposite of sleepers: cars that look fast, but aren’t.

While it may seem that automakers are focusing more on fuel efficiency than performance these days, cars are actually getting quicker.

You want power, but you don’t want it to break the bank. We got you.

When it comes to getting work done, there’s no better vehicle than the pickup truck.  

Let’s say you’ve got an insatiable appetite for speed but you also have other responsibilities like three kids, a golden retriever, volunteer work on weekends and other domestic duties.

Performance is more than racing stripes, chin splitters or gigantic exhaust tips. Speed is not something you can simply apply with sticky film or push clips; it takes careful engineering and attention to detail.

We all have vehicles we dream of buying.

More automakers are turning to four-cylinder engines to find an ideal balance between performance and fuel efficiency.

Let’s face it, two-doors cars are more fun and better looking than sedans. The problem is, they are a dying breed. 

The current Civic Type R continues a long line of unique and/or performance versions of Honda's compact car.

The market may be all about the SUV, but these ones are true to the origin of the breed.

Drab car colors are the most popular, but not necessarily the best. 

This winter just doesn’t seem to want to go away. During these soul-crushingly low temperatures, we’ve become quite fond of cars that are equipped with heated steering wheels, a premium feature that doesn’t need to be reserved for expensive luxury vehicles.

Lightness is one of the best qualities to have in a sports car.

There are a lot of unique looking cars out there, and some of them are even affordable, meaning you don’t need a hypercar to stand out from the crowd.

Rear-wheel-drive vehicles exhibit a certain purity that performance enthusiasts look for.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has been unveiled and it will go 0–60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.

We rarely think of reliability and fun going hand-in-hand. The old British roadsters and Alfa Romeos memes exist for a reason, after all.

For some people, all-wheel drive is a necessity when shopping for a new car.

It’s true, the car industry is rapidly adopting hybrid and full-electric drivetrains. But the V8—that most American of engine configurations—is still alive and well.

The coming year is going to be a big one for battery electric vehicles.

Hipsters are known to like bicycles more than cars, but some hipsters live in areas where owning a car is a necessity and vehicles like the Prius just don’t fit the bill anymore.

Yeah, we’re spoiled. But we still wanted more. 

One of the most wonderful sensations come when you command a whole handful of power just with the flexing of your right foot. Horsepower is an intoxicating element when it comes to driving, but that doesn’t mean that it’s saved for the most expensive vehicles out there.

The car business is one that’s in constant flux; people, nameplates and even brands change with practically every season. There’s no guarantee that what’s here today will still be available tomorrow.

The cost of owning a car is more than just your payment and monthly insurance premium. You have to maintain it, too.

Turbocharging continues to take over at a torrid pace, allowing automakers to stuff smaller engines into new cars, trucks and SUVs while increasing output and improving efficiency.

An all-wheel drive coupe is a car for the consumer who doesn’t want to compromise.

From ancient times until the 20th century, horses were the fastest form of personal transportation on earth. If you had to get somewhere in a hurry, chances were you’d be riding one of these beasts.

 
Wondering which cars will be worth the most when you sell them on? We’ve got this year’s list—and it includes a lot of trucks.

With a twist of the key or poke of its start button your vehicle’s engine should fire up with the urgency of a physician responding to a code blue.

Our earth’s axis of rotation is tilted.

Since its introduction, the automobile has always been a sign of the times.

The 1980s were a wondrous time. 

As another summer of sticky backs arrives, you may want to consider a car with ventilated seats.

Unfortunately for the automotive world, there are legal limitations on what can be driven on public roads.

In climates where there’s snow and ice, many people gravitate towards vehicles with all-wheel drive. It’s one of the reasons why crossovers and SUVs are so popular.

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., and California are armed with a legislative battleaxe and they’re bringing it to bear against the automotive industry. Fuel economy regulations are hitting like a war hammer, disrupting the market and crushing carmakers. In a mad dash to meet upcoming CAFE standards, manufacturers are dramatically shifting their product offerings. Downsized vehicles, hybrid drivetrains and EVs are some of the tools in their defensive arsenals.

Nissan has always had a good sports car or two in production to satisfy that automotive enthusiast itch. Pretty much anyone who knows anything about the world of automobiles knows about Nissan’s Z cars, SXs and GT-Rs.

Car owners spend more time inside their car than looking at it from the outside. So, a car’s interior should be a nice place to be.

It’s a bit hard to believe that 26 years ago, no one really knew what a Mazda Miata was.

 All of the Detroit Big Three manufacture vehicles outside the U.S. borders, some of which are America’s best-selling vehicles.

Formula 1 is often talked about as a breeding ground for automotive technology, which had us wondering about some of the most interesting innovations that have been churned out by this racing series over the years.

Japanese auto manufacturers were at the top of their game in the ’90s.

By the year 2000, American sports cars had been dragged through the mud enough.