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First and foremost, a great performance car is entertaining and involving to drive, with gobs of power from a charismatic engine and eye-widening acceleration, along with agile handling. But unlike pu

W e all love a bargain, but what exactly is a bargain? According to the dictionary, it’s something that costs less than its true value. It’s difficult to imagine the motor trade offering anything for

More than anything, a sports car needs to thrill you; almost by definition, your senses should get a proper workout each time you slip behind the wheel. Acceleration is important, but while some cars

A coupé or convertible isn’t just about style. It must also be good to drive and feel special inside. The ability to carry passengers in the rear seats (for short trips at least) is helpful, and a dro

Kia K4 1.6 T-GDi auto GT-Line Price: £31,495 Powertrain: 1.6-litre 4cyl petrol turbo, 147bhp 0-62mph: 9.1 seconds Test efficiency: 39.7mpg Range: 410 miles Annual VED: £195 Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI DSG

WHAT does the future hold for those of us that love practical performance cars? The arrival of a 630bhp load-lugger this week left me pondering how much brands are struggling to entertain drivers whil