2014 Ford Fiesta Hatchback – Video Review:  When I first test-drove the new Ford Fiesta last year you might recall it was in a range-topping Titanium Sedan.  So for comparison I ordered up a more plebeian SE Hatchback; same engine,…

My first two test-drives of the new Passat were in top-trim TDI models equipped with the DSG automatic.  So this week I’ve decided to spend some time with the base model.  Here’s a quick look at the SE 6-speed manual….

Referring to Ford’s C-segment global platform from which it is built, this dedicated gasoline-electric hybrid has its sights set squarely on the iconic Prius and its variants.  The plug-in model, with its flashy 100mpg equivalent rating is known as the…