The tradition goes way, way back. Ever since there have been VW Golfs, there’s been a sportier GTI version. Since 1976, to be exact.  Much has changed over the years, and those changes will become more evident when we compare the current GTI with its ancestors in the first generation...dig it!: Ford Individual - The Ka and MondeoWhen it comes to cars, 'individuality' is in. And more and more car-buyers are willing to drop some cash on those extras, large and small. Ford buyers are no exception. What began with the 2007 S-Max, has been expanded to the entire Ford line.At Ford, the word 'individual' refers to equipment packages designed to spice up the a vehicle's interior and exterior. Cars look a lot more impressive with extra chrome and sportier spoilers. drive it! took a closer look at the KA and Mondeo...individually together, of course!examine it!: The Boom in Do-It-Yourself Car RepairAnyone who owns a car knows the phenomenon: If your car gets anywhere near a repair shop, it's going to cost you dearly. So, you say, 'why not just fix it myself'? And that's where the do-it-yourself garage comes in.A car owner can rent out space and tools where he can try to fix his own car. Although the do-it-yourself car repair garages are booming, the question still remains, if one actually saves money fixing one's own car. Drive it! investigates this route to repair to find out what makes sense to do alone, and what you'd better take to a professional mechanic. And should you overestimate your own ability to deal with a repair job yourself, you might end up spending much more in the long run, not to mention the risk to your car, and your life.compare it!: A Family Reunion - Grandpa Golf I GTI meet Golf VI GTIThe tradition goes way, way back. Ever since there have been VW Golfs, there's been a sportier GTI version. Since 1976, to be exact.At that time, the GTI version would have set you back 13,850 German marks. 33 years later, the GTI designation is still there, a...