Ford of Europe and Ford of Britain both seem to be unfazed by their ongoing gentle sales slide. The days of offering cars all the way from Ka to Scorpio-sized plus multiple MPVs and SUVs are gone.

The early examples of the Ford Puma ST aren't for the faint of heart. It's sharp and aggressive, but in turn, intoxicatingly entertaining. Reasonable costs and good practicality round off what would ...