Sometimes as automotive enthusiasts, we let car companies fool us. We’re led to believe that a car that has capable street performance will have equally capable performance on the track. Some get fooled enough to actually go and test this theory — until reality hits and they wipe out, or just have a plain ol’…
Volkswagen released teaser images of a refreshed version of its vaunted MK8 GTI, a car that driving enthusiasts love piloting, but that caused controversy with an unintuitive infotainment system and uninspiring looks.
There are so many great cars not sold here in the U.S. market. For one reason or another, automakers don’t think that Americans will buy small cars, or cars with manual transmissions, or sports cars, or coupes, or wagons. Damn, all the wagons! Some of those reasons are regulatory, but some are just based on vibes.
If you’re a nerdy car enthusiast who loves hot hatchbacks, there’s a good chance your brain specifically focuses in on the French variety. Citroën, Peugeot and Renault have all put out dozens of stupendous hot hatches over the years, ranging from tame, affordable models to mid-engine Group B specials.