A car with excellent value got better.

A car with excellent value got better. Chevy's Cavalier is fun to drive. It's also easy to own with enough standard equipment to make life behind the wheel enjoyable without huge monthly payments.

This Korean sedan shines in a crowded field of compacts.

The Sephia makes most sense in barest form, where the bottom line at $9,995 clearly becomes an advantage amounting to several thousands of dollars.However, even the top Sephia with additional power equipment and comfort features carries the cachet of ...

Sporty wagon model comes loaded with features.

With the Esteem GLX+ wagon, Suzuki has clearly put a lot of effort into civilizing the small car. There's nothing particularly revolutionary in the resulting automobile, but it does more than what's expected of it in an economical and relatively ...

Redesigned, it's more comfortable and more refined.

While last year's Neon was quick and fun to drive, the all-new 2000 is a much more pleasant companion. It has been improved in every way. It's roomier, smoother, quieter, and more comfortable. The Neon offers a good value, but be sure to look past the ...

Hatchback design lends practicality.

Kia hopes the Spectra will be popular with the front-drive hot-rod crowd, thanks to its affordable price and easy adaptability. (Kia showed off a modified Spectra to demonstrate performance potential for the aftermarket.)The Spectra's extremely ...

Pint-size economy car frugal with fuel.

The Swift in present design has been around through six model years, yet it continues to look fresh and measure well against more recent competition. Attributes and limitations counteract one another in yin-yang fashion: It's tiny in overall ...

V6 puts power in this sporty sedan.

The Ford Contour comes standard with a powerful V6 engine, sporty handling and a comfortable interior. Its price tag makes it one of the segment's more affordable products, even if you load it up with options.Ford has stopped making the Ford Contour ...

One of the best cars in its class.

Automakers seeking to fill the bottom end of their product lines have come a long way from the spartan econoboxes of the past two decades. The Mazda Protege is a prime example of ever-increasing levels of refinement in base offerings. For years, the ...

Value, comfort, practicality.

The Corolla is comfortable, rugged and well built, a solid little machine that delivers what it promises. In the ride and handling department, it is better than expected. It is an excellent transportation appliance.Corolla holds its ground well ...

Stylish and practical.