Earthquakes, a changing climate and a global recession that is crawling onwards are all over the news. While there is hardship as a result, the exciting part is in fact the recovery. It’s amazing to see the World come together to help Haiti. Global recession has brought about a few new good things in this current climate of consolidation– in the form of the seriously good small car.

For years, a few major car makers ignored the small car market, giving entry-level buyers a car that was odd to look at, a disappointing drive and made of the cheapest possible materials. Manufacturers like Audi with the upcoming A1, for example, are following the lead set by Toyota and Honda with regard to their small car philosophy with a greater emphasis on satisfying buyers’ needs and wants while offering excellent value.

What does this mean? The small car is now going to be great-looking again, it is going to have dynamic road manners, more power, lots of customisable options and loads of tech, all at a relatively afforable price. The upcoming Chevrolet Aveo is a brilliant case in point. Designers have finally been allowed to give it the attention it has always deserved without being shot down because the factory said aluminium didn’t belong and they should put cardboard instead.  No bigwig is now saying that the shape is too desireable for a car made by Deawoo in Korea and should be saved for another brand. As such we’re expecting a new Aveo with a 138hp/148ft-lb 1.4 VVT-turbo, 19-inch wheels, 6-speed
gearbox and great looks!

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