Every so often a brilliant GTI leaves Wolfsburg – look no further than the 1976 original or the new Edition 50. But why have so many of them been so underwhelming?

The 205 was a huge success for Peugeot, selling more than five million examples. Stylish, compact and spacious inside thanks to space-saving rear suspension, its sales were boosted by competition succ

VOLKSWAGEN will continue to invest in its petrol-powered hot hatchbacks as it seeks to update its established EA888 2.0-litre turbo engine for new emissions regulations. The project will run alongside

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F ast versions of modern Minis are the sort of cars about which reviewers can’t seem to make up their minds. They’ve won group tests on about as many occasions as they’ve gone down in flames. Even thi