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In terms of straight value, which compact sedan is best for the money? We took eight popular small sedans for the 2021 model year and stacked them up.
By Kelsey Mays
February 9, 2021
The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan would be excellent rather than good if not for its lackluster cabin materials.
By Kelsey Mays
Assistant Managing Editor-News
For 2021, Mazda added the first turbocharged engine to the Mazda3 since the nameplate’s MazdaSpeed days. Read our take on the hits and misses.
By Nick Kurczewski
January 1, 2021
For 2021, all three versions of the Toyota Corolla get a little something new, but the biggest news is with the non-hybrid sedan that gets a sport-inspired Apex Edition trim.
By Jennifer Geiger
December 3, 2020
The 2020 Kia Forte’s performance and cabin upgrades deliver enough action to help the car stand out yet keep costs reasonable.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
The 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex Edition offers lots of value, but unfortunately the bulk of it remains the same as the regular Corolla. Learn more about the Apex Edition.
By Nick Kurczewski
November 2, 2020
The 2021 Elantra’s starting price of $20,645 undercuts its most popular class rivals, the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.
By Joe Bruzek
October 23, 2020
Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays’ comprehensive critique of the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is our most popular article of the past week.
By Matt Schmitz
October 7, 2020
While the 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex Edition is sportier than the regular Corolla, it provides a similar driving experience.
By Aaron Bragman
October 6, 2020
The updated 2021 Acura TLX sedan rides on a new platform and has new engines; in our test-drive video we cover our likes and dislikes.
By Aaron Bragman
October 1, 2020