Hatchback

A rocky year for the automotive industry has meant the end of the road for some models and a couple of trim levels, as well as murkiness for the fate of some others.

Toyota’s latest major recall involves model-year 2023-26 Prius rear door switches.

Small-car shoppers on a budget who are looking for something with a little personality and a lot of value should check out the 2026 Chevrolet Trax.

For 2026, the Kia Niro EV remains unchanged and starts at $41,195 (including destination).

Ford is recalling more than 116,600 Ford and Lincoln vehicles over an issue with the engine block heater that increases the risk of a fire.

These 11 EVs represent the more affordable portion of a segment that can get very expensive.

After an extended drive in the top-level GT-Line Turbo trim of the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback, we can tell you that it’s close to exactly the same driving experience of the sedan.

There are a variety of models with a rock-bottom base price, many of which also get good gas mileage — see our top 10 cheapest new cars on the market.

Manufacturer cargo specs tend to be inconsistent at best, so Cars.com’s editors began measuring vehicle cargo space using their own methodology. These are the results thus far.

The Civic Type R remains unchanged for 2026, though its base price increases $1,000 from the 2025 model.