From compact beginnings to near-midsize proportions, the Toyota Corolla’s steady growth tells a fascinating story.

The automobile world is full of names, terms, and abbreviations. One of the simplest terms - compact car - is one that is also open to interpretation, and some vehicles can straddle different classes.

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

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 ...

Actively reporting, writing, and editing on automotive news and since 2021, Dave has brought his acerbic wit and love of European car culture to brands such as HotCars, CarBuzz,and TopSpeed.