Nissan Versa News

Forget the Tata Nano-the $2,500 car aimed at the developing world-or even the cheapest models in the U.S. market, the $9,970 Hyundai Accent and $9,990 Nissan Versa .

November 2, 2009: Thirty-six vehicles and 12 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some-240 total 2010 models.

Its been a true fact for fans of sporty European small cars that life in the United States has sucked for a very long time.

If you can't wait to see the Nissan Leaf in showrooms, the Japanese automaker is bringing the all-electric hatchback to 22 cities in an upcoming tour.

This week, Nissan announced the production of a next generation Micra model. They are calling it the V-Platform and it will be selling in over 150 countries as a low-priced hatchback, sedan, and MPV.

Still cheap, simple, and sensible, the littlest Nissan gets some minor enhancements for 2010.

A picture of a sketch of Nissan's new global compact car. Nissan's new global compact car will use a newly created low-cost platform.

Between car loans, trade-ins, and special promotional incentives, most people rarely write a large check for their new car purchase.

No one is immune from the economic pressures of today. This holiday season, Harrelson Nissan wants to extend a helping hand to those in true need.

As we near the final months of 2009 and next years models begin to hit dealerships, we are taking a look back at the two cheapest cars on the market.

Cheapest car in America? Hyundai's 2010 Accent Blue model is priced under $11,000. The Accent Blue has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission.

What is it? The Accent is Hyundai's smallest and least expensive model in the U.S. but it's not lacking on style or features The basics: Three-door hatch or four-door sedan, as well as new "Blue" efficiency model On sale: Now Price: $9,970 to $16,995 As the smallest and least expensive model in Hyundai's U.S. lineup, the Accent comes as a ...

How did Hyundai improve Accent's EPA fuel economy for 2010 without adding thousands of dollars to the price like a hybrid does? The answer is the introduction of the high mileage, low price "Blue" edition and smart engineering to all Accent models.

Times have changed and automakers have evidently picked up on what IIHS is looking for, and more and more new vehicles are receiving the top designation of "Good." To get the top score, stability control is the price of entry, and features like side curtain airbags can really help the cause.

Things are busy behind the scenes at Ford. The company is hustling to bring new and revised products to market, including some top performers from Europe.

You can hear the whole exchange on Autoblog Podcast #140 . To protect this poor blogger's identity, he shall remain nameless .

It's either that, or wait it out while auto manufacturers replenish a supply of compact cars depleted when thousands of U.S. car owners traded in their vehicles for more gas-friendly ones.

In real estate, it's location, location, location that sells, while in automobiles it's product, product, product.

The popular Versa 1.8 Sedan and Hatchback models receive significant exterior and interior enhancements, additional standard safety features and more standard equipment for the 2010 model year.

Clockwise from top right: Smart ForTwo, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Accent.