First, there is the price, which for the basic car is $8,395.

Without such input, how would it be possible to extract the actual net profit or margin on the basic car itself?

Hatchbacks didn't exist until late 1970's, and they replaced the sedan as the basic car.

For the privilege, these enthusiasts typically pay a premium of 20 to 35 percent over the standard versions of the same basic cars.

As he imagined the Model U, "a kid could buy the basic car and then add parts later."

The Model 2 was still a very basic car; it had no speedometer or reverse, but it was light, strong, and available for just $500.

He quickly wove a spell that erased all thoughts of a stripped-down, basic car.

The basic car costs $51,750, and if you think that is expensive then you may think the rest of the line exorbitant.

The cars have filled many market segments, from basic personal cars, to high-performance hot hatches.

Oddly, in a car so basic, there are surprises.