Slot-Car Skirmish: 2013 Ford Focus ST vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI

Loneliness is never a worry when you're at the top of the hyperkinetic-hatchback class. Every few months, some punk with fat tires and delusional aspirations shows up to pick a fight. But since 2009—when the sixth-generation VW GTI arrived—this paragon of German engineering has not been caught by that succession of ­hostile pursuers. Over its long run, the GTI has evolved into the slot-car cynosure—the very definition of affordable fun and function—worthy of four straight berths on our 10Best list. READ MORE›› Read full story » from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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