Sadly, this US enthusiasm came to nothing when BMW decided not to introduce ... very competitive against the Golf GTI, while it delivers its power through an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The engine is rated at 261bhp – 19bhp more than an equivalent Mk8 Golf GTI and 41bhp down on the M135i ... Unfortunately, counter to its simplified mantra, BMW will not offer a manual ...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport is the firm’s topmost front ... Perhaps surprisingly, then, the BMW 230i M Sport is the cheaper of the pair. It’s £41,065 basic or a plumper £47,435 as ...

As with the equivalent entry-level small car models from BMW’s premium rivals, the entry grade 118i is an expensive car for what you get. In a world where hatchbacks are being cancelled left, right ...

BMW’s X1 has changed. In a good way ... In a world where hatchbacks are being cancelled left, right and centre, it was super refreshing to get into the Volkswagen Golf GTI hot-hatch recently. I’d ...