Best Compact Crossover SUVs 2023

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The compact crossover SUV is designed to seamlessly blend a traditional saloon with an SUV. The melding creates a mixture of daily utility and mild off-road capabilities, yet leaves drivers with a more refined driving experience of a car.

They seamlessly blend the utility of a sedan with the capabilities of an SUV, offering better fuel economy than their truck-based predecessors. Here are our top 10 picks.

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Volkswagen Golf Variant Review: 2007-2015 Model Improvements and Features

Volkswagen Golf Variant Review: 2007-2015 Model Improvements and Features

The Golf Variant is the successor to the 2nd generation Golf Wagon/Estate. Whilst it shares many of the same principles as its predecessor, the Variant received several significant upgrades; the most notable of which are the powerful engines on offer. Owners/buyers can choose from either a 170ps 1400cc TSI twin-charged (turbo+supercharger) – ABA-1KBLG – or a 200ps 2000cc turbo charged engine – ABA-1KAXX – the same found in the Golf GTI. Impressively, both versions have 8 airbags as standard and feature driving-friendly additions including a tiptronic 7 or 6 speed gearbox and rear luggage net/sliding cover.

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5 Award-Winning Used Cars You Can Buy for Under $2,000

5 Award-Winning Used Cars Under $2,000 - BE FORWARD

When you hear the phrase “award-winning car,” you may jump to the conclusion that said car is out of your price range. Much to the contrary, however, there are many award-winning cars you can purchase for less than $2,000 when you buy used from leading online used car sellers like BE FORWARD.

One example of a renowned global award granted to particularly admirable cars is the World Car of the Year Award. Administered by a not-for-profit organization, the WCOTY program was established in 2004 to complement national Car of the Year (COTY) awards in different countries.

Automotive journalists from all parts of the world organize this program and have been conducting it under the guidance of a committee that is made up of automotive journalists from North America, Asia, and Europe that all bring their expertise to the table. Here, we’ve detailed 5 of these award-winners from various years that you can purchase for under $2,000.

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Top 5 Used Cars with Incredible Fuel Economy

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Fuel consumption, the availability of spare parts, and residual value are some of the main concerns for most people that buy used cars. Among all these, however, fuel economy takes the top position as it is a daily recurring expense that car owners have to live with.  Here, we take a look at 5 vehicles with incredible fuel economy that will lighten the load on your wallet.

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Zimbabwe Top 5 Best First Cars Under $1,000

For first-time car buyers it is advisable to buy a trusted and easy to service vehicle, and one that doesn’t break the bank is an added bonus. Those looking for a used car in Zimbabwe will find that Japanese used cars tick all of these boxes, but with so many cars to choose from it can be difficult to decide on what’s best for you. Here, we take a look at some of the best first car recommendations you can buy—all for less than $1,000!

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Top 5 Used Car Recommendations for First-time Buyers in Malawi

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How can I save?! How can I save?! These are the silent screams of thoughts in the subconscious minds of every Malawian embedded by our culture. The little disposable income squeezes the amounts available for costs regarded as luxuries such as running expenses for cars.

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6 Old-School Trucks Perfect for Off-Road Adventures

6 Old-School Trucks Perfect for Off-Road Adventures

Some of the toughest off-road vehicles ever built are more than 30 years old. These old-school monsters were built for roaming the back-country for months at a time. Many have conquered safaris with ease, chased down wild game for zoos, and attacked many a campsite with verve. They feature prominently in our escapist fantasies as we leave our work-a-day lives behind, even if it is just for a little while.

However, our escape from reality must be limited to the occasional three day holiday in some remote, yet local, camping spot. Still, many of us dream of rigs that were built for purpose instead of connectivity, a reliable low range instead of comfort; a time when 4×4 owner’s relied on wrenches instead of computer diagnostics. With that in mind, lets have a look at a few oldsters that are still able to tackle any terrain with the right owner in tow. Also be sure to check out our guide to the best modern used cars for off-road driving.

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Top Ten Best-Selling Used Cars of 2013

The general rule of thumb for determining which used cars will sell best is by taking a look at the previous year’s best-selling new cars. Chances are, you’ll also find some of the best used-car deals on the best-selling new cars of the previous year. For example, for over fifteen years, the world’s best-selling car has been the Toyota Corolla. As is to be expected, the Toyota Corolla was also one of last-year’s best-selling cars in many African countries. Waiting just one year to buy a Toyota Corolla, that is, buying one used, some have reported saving up to 34% off the price of a new one. It does make sense to wait, as a lightly used car is just as good as a new car.

 Top Ten Used Cars 2013

Here are the top ten best-selling used cars for 2013, unsurprisingly dominated by the world’s two biggest automobile manufacturers, Toyota Motor Company and Volkswagen Auto Group.

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