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For 2025, a new entry-level trim for the Mazda3 hatchback drops the five-door model’s price of entry, but the 3 is otherwise little changed.

Based on the Corolla SE), the 2025 Corolla FX is lowered and gets retuned power steering for a more nimble feel.

Subaru has yet to release full details on the 2025 WRX, but our first look is what will likely be the most performance-focused variant: the tS.

Nissan has now issued a “do not drive” warning for nearly 84,000 of its vehicles from model years 2002-06.

Find out which cars under $40,000 have received two of the industry’s best safety awards.

The Honda Civic gets a hybrid variant back for 2025, as well as a very light styling refresh.

The refreshed 2025 Toyota Camry’s hybrid drivetrain, stylistic rework and impressive uplevel trims make it one of the best mid-size sedans you can buy.

For the 2024 list of best value new cars, we’ve expanded the categories to more closely align with those used in Cars.com’s research tools.

The sport-oriented 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 is purpose-built for driving excitement, and it delivers on some fronts. Spirited acceleration and agile handling are highlights, but downsides include its high price, low visibility, a punishing ride and a useless backseat.

Just 25 CLA45s bound for the U.S. will receive the Edition 1 treatment, and for fans of the color orange, it’s a pretty slick package.