There have been some exceptions — from the V10-powered Renault Espace F1 to the various DIY models designed to conquer the quarter-mile — but minivans are not generally known for speed. Yet the rising ...

Ah, the good old minivan. Practical, efficient, spacious, safe and, well, not particularly fast. Thankfully, some car companies cater for parents who sometimes run late for that soccer practice, and ...