Don't let the big wings and alloy wheels fool you. Some of today's so-called hot hatches aren't the tarmac-munching supercars the manufacturers would have you believe.
It was a perfect summer for drop-top owners. Day after day of cloudless blue skies meant there was no excuse for keeping the roof raised. And so our Audi A4's fully automatic hood mechanism was put to good use.
Here is some breaking news. Our exclusive footage proves that all three German premium makes, Mercedes, BMW and Audi, are currently preparing exciting hot saloons in the mid-class.
The departure of the Audi S6 Avant from our test fleet is sad news for all those who enjoyed its pace and space. But it's great news for my hard-pressed wallet!
