Bull’s-Eye On Redefining The Compact
The term local and sustainable usually applies to food grown by the local farmer. In September, Chevy is launching a car that is produced locally in Lordstown, Ohio. (Local-huge points) The Chevy Cruze competes neck-and-neck if not a head above the Civic and Corolla. The Cruze doesn’t feel like a compact car as the interior is as roomy as a midsize. Nicer, in fact, because it gets amazing gas mileage. This car truly is a far cry from something that I would consider giving to a teenager as it was built to appeal to 45 to 65 year olds.
Automakers Betting on Smaller Cars
With the compact car segment growing and more models on the way, car buyers may notice a shift toward compact and microcars over the next few years.
The Mazda 3 Review, Best Compact Car of 2007
The Mazda 3 first hit the market in 2004 and quickly established itself as one of the most fun-to-drive compact cars around, even better than its closest rivals such as the Honda Civic, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Rabbit. The new Mazda 3 for 2007 has been unveiled as well, with its own hot new updates.
Should You Ditch Your Gas Guzzler For A Compact Car?
You’ve seen the headlines: SUVs and trucks collecting dust on dealer lots; sales of small cars hitting the big time. Even if gas prices aren’t as bad as they seem, there’s something about feeling the pain on a weekly basis that’s causing panic — and a consequent surge in trading down to more sensible cars.
Gas Prices, Forcing Americans Into Compact Cars!
As gas prices continue to rise, and the society struggles to keep its head above water, we are seeing more and more Americans trading in their oversized, gas guzzling SUV’s for smaller more efficient vehicles. While being a way of escape and survival for some individuals, we are now seeing the economic backlash of this trend.