Once upon a time, when the world was a much simpler place, drivers could go out, jump into their cars, and set off on an adventure for some old-fashioned fun behind the wheel. In those days, ...

We know how it goes, all too well. You're scrolling through car reviews at 2 AM, dreaming about that perfect weekend machine while your sensible sedan sits in the driveway, staring into your window.

Affordable hatchbacks and subcompacts were originally built to sip fuel and squeeze into parking spots rather than deliver genuine driving thrills, but there were exceptions. Good luck finding truly ...