The best small automatic cars combine compact dimensions with a self-shifting gearbox for ultimate inner-city ease of use.

These are the top-rated cars priced under $25,000.

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 ...

Cars.com experts identify the best new cars on dealership lots for $30,000 or less. The average price of a new vehicle is around $50,000, but certain models are priced considerably less than that.

The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is widely used in new cars these days — particularly hybrids — thanks to its reputation for improved fuel efficiency. However, not everyone is on board ...