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Small Car Guide

by Amrita Chuasiriporn

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Ever since the classic Fiat 500 and VW Beetle first hit the highways, many of us have been fascinated with small cars. Here's a handy guide to some small cars that could make a big difference in your life.

  • The History of Compact Cars

    The history of compact cars is the history of engineering for both fuel economy and low cost. "Compact car" is an American term used to describe a car smaller than a Read More

  • The History of the MINI

    Today's BMW-owned MINI is a descendant of the original Mini Cooper designed by Sir Alec Issigonis at the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and introduced to British buyers in Read More

  • The History of Volkwagen

    The word "Volkswagen" literally means "people's car," and the Volkswagen Group can well lay claim to the title. As of the end of 2008, Volkswagen---with its subsidiary Read More

  • Smart Car History

    In 1993 Daimler partnered with Swatch, a Swiss watchmaker, to create the Micro Compact Car AG company, with headquarters in Biel, Switzerland. The company later moved to Read More

  • What Is a Toyota Scion?

    The Toyota Motor Corporation established the Scion as a separate marque to attract the new generation of car buyers coming of driving age in the mid-2000s. Toyota debuted Read More

  • BMW 1 Series Information

    The BMW 1 Series is a line of small sports cars from German automaker BMW. BMW has manufactured the 1 Series since 2004, with over half a million units sold as of 2008. Read More

  • About Hyundai Cars

    Hyundai cars are manufactured by the Seoul, South Korea-based Hyundai Motor Company. Its plant is capable of producing up to 1.6 million cars each year. In 1986, it began Read More

  • The History of Suzuki Cars

    Japanese automaker Suzuki has been producing cars since 1955. Thirty years later, Suzuki sold its first cars in the United States. Throughout its history, Suzuki has set Read More

  • Ford Focus Information

    Ford Motor Company has manufactured the compact car Ford Focus since 1999 and it continues today as one of the automaker's most popular vehicles. Targeting the youth Read More

  • About the Chevrolet Aveo

    The Chevrolet Aveo is a subcompact car sold by General Motors in the United States under its Chevrolet brand. The Aveo is manufactured by GM's South Korean subsidiary Read More

  • Golf GTI History

    The compact hatchback Volkswagen Golf GTI, rebadged as the Rabbit GTI in the United States, arrived two years after the debut of the standard Golf/Rabbit model in 1974. The Read More

  • Advice on Searching For a Car

    When searching for a car, seek the advice of a trusted car salesmen, search on the Internet for customer reviews, and assess how the car will be used most often. Pick out Read More

  • How to Research a New Car Purchase

    Learn how to research a new car before purchasing with expert car buying advice from an experienced new car salesman in this free online used car video clip. Read More

  • Tips for Buying a New Car

    Learn tips for purchasing a new car with expert car buying advice from an experienced new car salesman in this free online used car video clip. Read More

  • Vehicle Registration & Auto Insurance

    To register a vehicle with a state, minimum automobile insurance is required, and minimum auto insurance requires two types of coverage: personal injury protection and Read More

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