Compact Cars like the BMW Microcar below are getting more demands in the market.

More compact cars are being produced by various automakers because sales of these kinds of cars have thrived on the market despite the fluctuating economy.

General Motors, for example, is adding Saturday shifts in the fourth quarter at an Ohio factory that makes the compact Cruze. Ford, Toyota, and Hyundai have also scheduled overtime at their compact-car plants.

This is because sales of compact cars are increasing as consumers are getting practical these days. They now go for lower sticker prices and better gas mileage.

According to reports, automakers sold nearly 1 million compact cars through the end of July. That’s up 12.8 percent from last year and it’s expected to gain more sales in the months to come.