It’s also worth pointing out he’s faced some consistently bad luck with crashes and mechanical problems over the years that held him back from his full potential. Your point still stands, though.

I understand. I’ll admit the R is more geared to comfort as a daily, but, as with many things, it depends on the driver. As a driver of Fiesta ST, I clearly don’t overly prize the creature comforts of a daily. I prefer the raw “smiles per gallon” along with at least a basic level of comfort. I would agree the Golf…

As an aviation enthusiast and student, I agree with you in principle. However, I also recognize that pilot training/education/licensing is completely different than for autos. So perhaps using the term “autopilot” does in fact mislead the general public.

Sounds about right. Enthusiasts love the cars. I came within seconds of buying a GTI but it got sold from under me. Ended up with a FiST and very happy. Both the best cars for driving (not just transporting one’s self in a car) I’ve ever enjoyed, but the FiST was so raw and go-kart fun that it fit my personality and…

That damn blend door actuator. The A/C works fine but it’s such a pain to replace the (cheap-o) part that I’ve gotten used to the occasional annoying clicking.

You haven’t seen an RS do AWD donuts on a dime. It’s such an immense pleasure to watch, I would honestly purchase one solely based on that (and my happy ownership of my Fiesta ST).

Quick! Submit a patent application for this before some schmuck reader does! In fact, here’s what you need to get started.

2nd Gear: Amazon vs. France? I’d put my money on Amazon.

My first car was a 6-speed Scion iM. My second and current car is a 6-speed Ford Fiesta ST. So this is basically my dream car (as in, I will literally have dreams about this car).

The ramblings of someone who understands neither lending nor capitalism/socialism.

It’s time for you to start shopping for a Ford Focus ST while you can still find one in good condition, low-mileage, and well-priced. Here you go: 42k mi, beautiful metallic blue, in New Bedford for just $15,000 sticker.

You mean, you want a Fiesta/Focus ST?

Too bad the Veloster is uglier than Palpatine and Vader combined.

How does one become an automotive journalist? Or even a freelance automotive writer? Just write things, and hope someone bites?

Not all heroes wear capes.

Two weeks ago, I purchased a used car at an Audi dealership. You’d expect great service from Audi right? I had no such expectation - I was purchasing a 2014 Ford Fiesta ST. Sticker price: $13,800, about 20 thousand under the lowest MSRP of a new Audi. I expected the quick push, brush off, etc, which I had faced at…

Loving this piece Wes! And finding myself so pleasantly surprised how, with one short article you managed to bring all the good, quiet folks of the internet into the light down in the comments.

“What works in The Netherlands doesn’t always work here.”

I always use the line, "Well I won't keep you. It was great catching up!" Or something to that effect

Back in the good old days, there was this product from Neosporin called Lip Treatment. Neosporin LT was THE SHIT.

Back in the good old days, there was this product from Neosporin called Lip Treatment. Neosporin LT was THE SHIT.