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4 days ago | 
topspeed.com | Joseph Santos
The all-new, third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA is slated to be one of the most advanced EVs the German brand has ever produced. The 2026 CLA will be built as an EV first and a hybrid second, which can be attributed to the MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture) platform on which it is built. The next-generation foundation is built to carry the compact lineup into the electric age without sacrificing the ability of internal combustion.
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4 days ago | 
topspeed.com | Joseph Santos
The hatchback is one of the most practical, purposeful, and attractive body styles in the automotive landscape. Hatchback cars provide more practicality than their coupe or sedan counterparts thanks to a bubbly rear end that typically increases their cargo capacity. After all, the hatchback was made to be an economical runabout meant to take passengers from point A to B efficiently.
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6 days ago | 
topspeed.com | Joseph Santos
Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: A limited-slip differential (LSD) is a crucial component for maximizing traction during cornering and acceleration. For the unfamiliar, a limited-slip differential is positioned between the axle shafts and works to ensure that if one wheel loses traction, the power will be sent to the other, helping the vehicle maintain forward momentum. Automakers often equip performance-oriented cars with...
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1 week ago | 
topspeed.com | Joseph Santos
Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: Power, agility, and sporty looks are the typical things to look for when shopping for a sports car or sedan. Having plenty of power and excellent cornering abilities are what make a car fun to drive. After all, why buy a sporty car unless it's fun to drive? However, some buyers need their fun, sporty cars to be fuel-efficient as well. These are the drivers who use their cars as daily...
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1 week ago | 
topspeed.com | Joseph Santos
Sporty cars and budget pricing don't typically go hand-in-hand. In today's new car market, one of the cheapest sports cars is the Mazda MX-5 Miata, which rings in at a hefty starting price of just under $30,000. So, if you're looking for something sporty, but are on a tight budget, the used car market is your friend. In the land of depreciated cars, you can easily find a variety of sports cars, ranging from coupes to sedans.
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4 weeks ago | 
topspeed.com | Joseph Santos
Car shoppers looking for the best value most likely won't find it in an SUV, despite their everlasting popularity. Instead, shoppers will need to look at the compact sedan segment, which is still filled with many worthy rivals that offer everything most drivers need at a low price. However, many of these popular makes and models, like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, are now priced in the mid-$20,000 range, which could be a little out of reach for some budget-conscious shoppers.
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1 month ago | 
topspeed.com | Joseph Santos
Back in the day, the thought of paying over $20,000 for a small commuter sedan seemed absurd to most buyers. However, times have changed drastically and the average cost of any new car is nearing $50,000. In that case, if you're paying around $20,000 for a new car, you're doing really well. Especially considering a new Honda Civic starts at around $25,000 and tops out at around $35,000 for the highest trim level.
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1 month ago | 
topspeed.com | Joseph Santos
The manual transmission may be slowly going extinct, but that doesn't mean that you can't find a car with one. There are still a few cars on the market that can still be optioned with a manual transmission and others, like the Honda Civic Si, that comes solely with one. However, if you want more variety, you'll have to look at the used market. The used market is filled with plenty of cars of all shapes and sizes that come with manual transmission, and some of them you may not even be aware of.
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1 month ago | 
topspeed.com | Joseph Santos
Sports cars aren't known for being affordable, especially when you get into high-horsepower cars. These are cars like the Chevrolet Corvette, the Toyota GR Supra, and the Porsche Cayman. Sure, they all cost less than $100,000, but that is still out of the optimal price range for most driving enthusiasts. Luckily, the new car market is vast, and there are a multitude of sports cars and sport-oriented coupes and sedans on the market that don't cost nearly six figures.
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1 month ago | 
topspeed.com | Joseph Santos
A couple of decades ago, small cars were under-powered and mainly used for commuting from point A to B. However, technology has gotten better over the years as automakers have turned to using turbochargers, adaptive suspensions, and traction aids to turn their normally sedate commuter cars into pocket rockets. These are the hopped-up small cars that can do double duty by taking the kids to school and then tearing up the track, or an open road, afterward.
