Compact Hatch

MINI Paceman

we know the MINI is without doubt a cute little car with performance to match but it is not always practical as far as luggage space is concerned. lucky for those who have outgrown the usual MINI, there’s the Paceman to fill the shoes. first introduced as a concept two years ago, the Paceman is now a reality and it will be making its world…

smart forstars

German automobile maker smart is usually viewed as a cute car maker – thanks in part to its popular ultra compact urban car, fortwo but it might just break that stereotype with the smart forstars, a bold concept that is anything but cute. in fact, it extrude a sense of manliness with its SUV-like ruggedness, presented in a futuristically designed package and…

2013 Fiat 500 Turbo

the Fiat 500 is a sweet little car but it’s 100 hp unit leaves much to be desired. lucky for the compact-loving, power-hungry bunch, there is the Abarth edition to be content with. then again, a pocket monster is not every’s cup of Earl Grey, so this is where the new 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo, a vehicle that sits comfortably between the regular Cinquecento…

smart BRABUS 10th Anniversary

love the cuteness of the smart fortwo but don’t want to look too ‘sissy’? well, then look no further than the newest souped up car from the smart and BRABUS collaboration: the smart BRABUS 10th Anniversary. based on the on the current smart fortwo BRABUS production model, the 10th Anniversary model is fitted with a 102 horsepower…

smart fortwo edition iceshine

what do automakers do when they have nothing new to offer? easy. just go on the special (or limited) edition or collaboration route to keep their presence felt. i know what you are thinking: not another MINI special edition, is it? nope. certainly not. next to MINI, smart fortwo…

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

still getting use to the unusual three-door Hyundai Veloster introduced last year? yeah. though it has a decidedly sleek form but its three-door configuration is anything but normal and its 1.6 naturally aspirated petrol unit’s performance…

MINI Clubvan Concept

honestly, we are not a fan of camping in the wilderness cos’ we don’t like the idea of piloting a huge camper across the country and plus, we are not as comfortable with large vehicles as we are with small compacts. that’s where the MINI Clubvan Concept, a MINI…

2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

seriously, we never thought the A-Class would look this sporty but the fact is, it just did and it certainly has us ogle with admiration. this latest iteration of Mercedes’ compact hatch turns out to be very sporty looking and will be…