econoboxes

But GM's vice president of global design, Ed Welburn, made clear that the goal isn't just to turn out "econoboxes" that post good mileage ratings.

Latest News Headlines - CBS News 2009

But as WSJ's Joseph B. White reports, consumers are overlooking boring 'econoboxes' for stylish, fully-equipped small cars that still get 40 miles per gallon.

Auto Makers Sweeten the Recipe for Small Cars Joseph B. White 2011

Sharp-looking, affordable cars like the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus and Fiat 500 aren't like the econoboxes you remember.

The Safest Small Cars, 2011 Joann Muller 2011

Sharp-looking, affordable cars like the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus and Fiat 500 aren't like the econoboxes you remember.

The Safest Small Cars, 2011 Joann Muller 2011

Cheap econoboxes have big ole 'ZipCar badges on the side, but the BMWs only have a discreet little sticker on the bumper.

Unsolicited Testimonial: ZipCar - Anil Dash 2007

Many (obviously not all) people seem to feel that without a 2500 sq ft home, 2 vehicles (not econoboxes!)

Mommy makes it better; but like all women she shouldn't have to do it all - And She Knits Too! 2008

The Fortwo's $12,235 starting price puts it in the same range as other econoboxes like the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris, but most people shopping for low-bucks transportation are unlikely to regard the Smart as a viable alternative.

Daimler's Minicar: 2008

Sustained high gasoline prices are pushing more drivers out of their gas-guzzling SUVs and into what were once called "econoboxes."

Want a Used 'Econobox'? Jonathan Welsh 2008

For all the money carmakers spend on design, real innovation comes around only once a decade or so, from the '60s "" pony cars' '(like the Mustang) to the' 70s "" econoboxes '' (remember the Chevette?) to the '80s minivans.

Meet The Sport Utility Lite 2008

The oil shocks and recessions of the 1970s led to Detroit's disastrous effort to "downsize" its barge-mobiles, creating ugly econoboxes.

The Cool School 2008