New Fiat Cronos Designed to Compete in Latin America’s Compact Sedan Segment
The sporty and refined, all-new Fiat Cronos recently made quite an impression on car buyers in Brazil and Argentina, and is poised to give competitors in the compact sedan market a run for their money. Learn About: Fiat’s history “Development of the Cronos was based on a comprehensive study of the needs and desires of […]
Chevrolet Bringing Back Cavalier as Compact Sedan for Chinese Market
Today Chevrolet announced the Chinese launch of an all-new compact midsize family sedan under the Cavalier nameplate. The new vehicle’s official debut will take place on September 2, 2016, at the Chengdu Auto Show. This marks the first time that Chevy has used the Cavalier name in China. The new model will join the recently […]
Cars.com Names 2014 Kia Forte Best New Compact Sedan
When it comes to style, performance, and value, the all-new Forte can beat out any other car in its segment—something that Cars.com has recognized, naming the 2014 Kia Forte Best New Compact Sedan of 2014. After competing in the Compact Sedan Challenge, experts from Cars.com determined that the Kia Forte was superior to the other […]
2016 Chevy Sonic Makes KBB Best Used Subcompact Cars List
Kelley Blue Book has created a list of the 10 Best Used Subcompact Cars Under $10,000, recognizing small, affordable cars that are fuel-efficient and share many features with larger vehicles. The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic took the third spot on the list. Buying Your Next Used Vehicle: Reasons to choose a Chevy Why is the Sonic […]
Nissan Sentra Makes List of Compact Cars with Best Mileage
If saving money on fuel is one of your goals for 2021, you should consider the 2021 Nissan Sentra. Kelley Blue Book just named the sedan to its list of the 2021 Compact Cars with The Best Gas Mileage. Car Maintenance: Dangers of delayed oil changes The 2021 Sentra comes with one powertrain option for […]
Which Economy Sedans Can Come with All-Wheel Drive?
Many luxury brands like Porsche and Mercedes-Benz offer all-wheel drive on their sedans and coupes for performance benefits, but the average buyer can’t afford to spend that much if they just want an economic car with AWD. If you want a brand-new vehicle under $30,000 that offers the best traction in slippery road conditions, consider […]
New Chevrolet Monza and Onix Sedan Variants Come to China
Chevrolet recently added to its Chinese compact sedan lineup, introducing four variants of the sporty Monza and two variants of the family-oriented Onix. Chevrolet’s Newest Crossover: See trims and specs for the 2021 Trailblazer The four new Monza models are equipped with 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrains, while the two new Onix models carry a 1.3-liter engine. […]
The Chevette is GMC’s Forgotten Sedan
While GMC has spent more than a century making a name for itself as the premier SUV and truck maker, it does have one long-forgotten sedan: the Chevette.
2020 Kia Rio Sedan Overview
In 1999, Kia introduced the subcompact Rio sedan to the world along with its five-door station wagon variant. Since then, it’s received a few facelifts and upgrades and is now in its fourth generation. For 2020, the Rio sees no exterior visual changes; all updates have been made under the hood and within the cabin. […]
Genesis Mint Concept, G90 Sedan Win 2019 Good Design Awards
The Genesis brand recently received new validation for its beautifully realized vehicles, capturing 2019 Good Design awards for the 2020 G90 sedan and the Mint Concept car. The annual Good Design award process singles out products from around the world in many categories and evaluates them according to their aesthetics, form, function, eco-friendliness, and other […]
2020 Chevrolet Onix Shows Sedans Ain’t Dead Yet
Chevrolet is expanding its truck and SUV offerings, and that means the death of venerable sedans like the Impala, Cruze, and Volt. But there’s still room aplenty for sedans in many global markets including Mexico, where the 2020 Chevrolet Onix is slated to arrive next year. The all-new Chevy Onix brings with it a lineup […]
Cadillac Unveils 2020 CT4-V and CT5-V Performance Sedans
Two new track-oriented luxury cars will soon be joining Cadillac’s lineup. The 2020 CT4-V and the 2020 CT5-V are the latest additions to Cadillac’s V-Series performance sub-brand, along with the 2019 CT6-V. Both models are available with either RWD or AWD. They boast features in common like a V-Series performance chassis, Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, […]
Cox Automotive Forecast Shows Sedan Sales Losing Even More Ground in January
Cox Automotive predicts compact car sales will decline 1.7 percent in January, while mid-size car sales are set to fall 4.2 percent
2018 was undeniably a rough year for passenger sedans. In fact, passenger cars experienced their lowest market share in recorded history last year. If fans of this faltering segment were hoping for a more optimistic year for passenger cars, they may be in for some disappointment. Indeed, Cox Automotive predicts that sales for passenger cars […]
Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Joins Sedan on Chopping Block
General Motors announced Monday that it was ending production of the Chevrolet Cruze sedan at its Lordstown plant in Ohio — effectively discontinuing the model for the North American market. Now, GM is also indicating that it will end production of the Cruze hatchback at the Ramos Arizpe facility in Mexico. The hatchback is a […]
Ford Ends Advertising for Sedans Ahead of Lineup Cuts
Don’t be surprised if you suddenly notice a lack of advertisement for Ford cars. That would be because Ford is now no longer nationally advertising for its Fiesta, Fusion, Focus, and Taurus as part of its plans to axe these vehicles from its lineup moving forward. According to Automotive News, Ford has wrapped Tier 1 […]
GM to Sedans: “Never Gonna Give You Up”
Even with other domestic automakers abandoning the passenger car segment, GM is determined to stick with its sedans
In 2016, passenger cars made up 46 percent of Chevrolet’s new vehicle sales. That market share is currently down to a mere 32 percent. Even so, General Motors is not ready to give up on sedans just yet. Indeed, while Ford and Fiat Chrysler appeared to have abandoned the segment, GM is reportedly doubling down […]
Mitsubishi Mirage Could Become a Brand-New Subcompact Crossover, Source Says
Many automakers are rapidly transitioning their lineups to meet customer demands, replacing their slow-selling sedans with in-demand crossovers. As Mitsubishi has been refining its lineup over recent years, the automaker has been exploring its options to rejuvenate its popularity in the US market. As sales for the Outlander and Outlander Sport continue to grow, and […]
The Price of Pre-Owned Sedans Is on the Rise
Due to the fact that consumers are buying far fewer new sedans, the price for pre-owned sedan models is increasing across the board
Sales for new sedan models across the automotive industry are on the decline. As more drivers choose to buy crossovers and SUVs, sedans are beginning to pile up on dealership lots. As such, one might expect the price for pre-owned sedans to be on the decline. However, recent reports suggest that the opposite is true, […]