If you live in an urban environment or simply don't need all the space that larger vehicles can offer, opting for a smaller, compact car is the logical way to go. As manufacturers continue to invest ...

The capabilities of smaller-sized vehicles tend to be overlooked, but when it comes to IIHS safety ratings, it's critical to pay close attention.

It's not hard to find very small mass-produced gasoline engines, but diesel is another story. Diesel engines are more expensive to manufacture, so a small-capacity diesel in a cheap car can push up ...