Small Cars, as it sounds need to be small in size and small in fuel consumption. Eventhough the fuel price has come down much to the releif of drivers, consumers are still favoring more fuel efficient cars.  The dip in fuel price may be temperary and get ready for another hike in fuel price in an years time. Several  governments, including USA< Australia, Canada, India  and China, have come out... 

Sticker price: $23,200 – $32,940 AOL ‘market price’: $22,733 – $28,552 Mileage: 24 mpg Hwy, 18 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes Although the name (a combination of “tiger” and “iguana”) sounds like it was coined by Napoleon Dynamite, the new addition to the Volkswagen line-up better fits the classic image of Volkswagen than the larger Touaureg (named... 

Sticker price: $19,995 – $28,195 AOL ‘market price’: $19,602 – $27,344 Mileage: 26 mpg Hwy, 20 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes The Forester has always been a solid, practical crossover. But while the last-generation version looked like a side-up shoe box on wheels, the latest model has gained some curves while retaining all its practical appeal. This new version is the biggest... 

Sticker price: $23,900 – $28,400 AOL ‘market price’: $23,360 – $27,743 Mileage: 23 mpg Hwy, 17 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: No The CX-7 has a sharp, sporty look that it manages with minimal impact on practicality and visibility. Its turbocharged engine also offers ample, if not blazing, power. Steering feels sharp and secure. While it doesn’t quite offer the sports... 

Sticker price: $20,220 – $23,010 AOL ‘market price’: $19,585 – $21,791 Mileage: 27 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes With its shallow, sloping back window, the Rogue almost doesn’t look like an SUV at all. It’s part of a new family of crossovers that are basically tall hatchback cars. (If you remember the 1980s AMC Eagle, the profile will look familiar) At... 

Sticker price: $20,435 – $27,670 AOL ‘market price’: $19,538 – $25,681 Mileage: 28 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes Ford has a way of introducing new or redesigned vehicles, but waiting to give them new engines or transmissions that really put them over the top. Case in point: the 2009 Ford Escape. New engines and transmissions have made the new model really enjoyable... 

Sticker price: $21,245 – $27,245 AOL ‘market price’: $19,778 – $25,342 Mileage: 27 mpg Hwy, 20 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes Another pioneer and perennial fan-favorite is the Honda CR-V, which retains a lot of its original appeal. Competition is heating up, though. A good, practical little vehicle, the CR-V offers commendable performance and decent mileage. In the fuel... 

Sticker price: $21,500 – $27,810 AOL ‘market price’: $21,090 – $26,837 Mileage: 28 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City IIHS Top Safety Pick: Yes The Rav4 remains king of the hill among small SUVs. The design may not be terribly exciting, but hot looks are rarely Toyota’s big selling point. Fuel economy, reliability and practicality are what draws Toyota buyers. Added to that –... 

As the gas prices dropped, crossovers SUVs – particularly small ones – have made a way back to the American Highways. Market share has already bounced back to year-ago levels after having dropped precipitously during the summer. Also there are some new entries in the market boosting the attraction in this segmant. Compact SUV buyers have plenty to choose from these days. And several models...