The 2026 awards expand to include 20 automotive categories amid an evolving electrified market. WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and ...

Compact sedans don’t get much love anymore. Buyers have largely moved on to crossovers, hatchbacks, and anything with extra ...

The compact car segment is incredibly popular. You can get a brand-new compact car for under $30,000 in 2025. One compact car provides the most value in terms of performance, efficiency and standard ...

Back in April 2025, the brand-new BMW M2 CS became the fastest compact car on the Nordschleife racetrack of the Nurburgring, and we're only now learning about it - thanks to an official announcement ...

Even though its core design dates back to the 2019 model year, the Mazda3 remains one of the most athletic and engaging mainstream compact cars you can buy. The 3’s available all-wheel drive is a key ...

Typically, families tend to choose larger sedans, minivans and crossovers, but we picked the five best compact cars for families because we recognize that not every family wants or needs a big vehicle ...

Living in a bustling city often means navigating through traffic jams and squeezing into tight parking spots. Fortunately, modern compact cars deliver the perfect balance of efficiency, ...

The new Kia K4 GT-Line sedan has sleek styling and an expressive new face with LED lighting that seems to snake up the hood before disappearing to make for a standout car. (WTOP/Mike Parris) Kia still ...