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2017 Kia Forte5: Unheralded hatchback shines tough segment

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2017 Kia Forte5: Unheralded hatchback shines tough segment by James Raia The 2017 Kia Forte5 is the hatchback trim of its more well-known sedan sibling. It’s reminiscent of the short-lived, defunct Volkswagen station wagon squareback that debuted in the late 1960s and ceased production six years later. The VW squareback was underpowered and quirky, but … Read more

2017 Honda Civic hatchback: sporty value gem returns

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2017 Honda Civic hatchback: sporty value gem returns by James Raia A small percentage of the car-buying public still enjoys the mechanics of driving. But manual transmissions are increasingly rare. Meet the 2017 Honda Civic hatchback sport. Honda decided this year to make its perennially top-selling compact more versatile, via an imported hatchback. The 10th … Read more