Ford focus

“I love that it’s compact but feels roomy inside. I’m not a fan of big cars, so the Focus hits the spot; it’s small enough to park, but I don’t feel cramped.” WHEN the original Ford Focus arrived in 1

Picture Ford’s Group A homologation specials from the 1980s and it’s no wonder the Sierra RS Cosworth springs to mind, especially given the RS500’s dominance in Touring Car racing. The Escort Mk3 gets

GTI, ST, Type R, GR: just some of the hallowed names that crop up in any discussion about hot hatch greats of the modern era, and deservedly so. But there’s one oft-overlooked contender that could hav

Price new: £32,140 Price used: From £14,000 Engine: 2.0-litre turbo petrol Gearbox: Seven-speed auto Power/torque: 296bhp/400Nm 0-60mph: 5.7 seconds Top speed: 155mph IF one hot hatch literally flies

In the 1950s and early ’60s, the motorist in need of low-budget, dual-purpose family transport had two options. The first was to buy a small van and install some rear seats, but what you saved in poun

RATINGS = Thrill-free zone = Tepid = Interesting = Seriously good = A truly great car = new entry this month. Cars in italics are no longer on sale. Issue no. is for our most recent major test of the