As with pickles and porn stars, inches matter. But bigger isn’t always better —which is why low-cost, high-mileage compacts are now so popular.
Some automakers are taking a page from the “Cars 2” playbook and churning out Lightning McQueen wannabes — with bulging fenders, raised rear ends and smiling (or sometimes snarling) grilles.
Others are ramping up recycled content and safety gear. And some are touting the latest high-tech gadgetry.