This Week in Ask.cars.com

One of our favorite groups of cars is the semi-luxury sport compact class, and with the new C30 on the market, we answered a question about what’s the better value between the new Volvo hatchback and its competition. We also dipped into a good portion of vehicle segments this week while responding to your questions – including the compact, minivan, SUV, hybrid, crossover and sports car classes. If you have your own question, head over to Ask.cars.com and submit one.

• What's a better value: the Mini Cooper S, Audi A3 or Volvo C30?
• Are any minivans coming out with hybrid engines?
• What is a “crossover” vehicle?
• How long is the engine break-in period on my new car?
• How long do hybrid batteries last?
• What is the difference between a Mustang GT and a Mustang Cobra?
• What SUV can tow 4,000 pounds and get good mileage?