Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

On the outside, the new Golf R has restyled headlights and taillights, a new grille, and a new front bumper. The badge is illuminated now, too. Opting for the Black Edition will also bring darker trim ...

Against all odds, hot hatch fans are spoiled for choice right now. What once seemed like a dwindling segment now has compelling, quirky options from Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, and others, each hoping to ...

View post: A Houston Doctor Drives A 1,000-HP Batmobile On The Street The Volkswagen Golf R is perhaps the most well-rounded hot hatchback available, if you’re willing to pay for it. Between its ...

Volkswagen provided accommodation so Ars could drive the Golf GTI. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. VW has been making hot Golfs for as long as I’ve been on the planet—next year will be the ...

When you want more power and performance than the Volkswagen GTI offers, the 2026 Golf R is VW's next-level hot hatchback. Volkswagen just issued a major update for 2025, so the 2026 Golf R carries ...

Volkswagen is about to reveal the facelifted Golf R, shortly after the launch of the track-focused GTI Clubsport, but fans of the series will be happy to learn that another hot hatch is under ...

HIGHS Plucky 328-hp turbo four, standard all-wheel-drive, serious performance and thrills. LOWS Manual transmission is forevermore MIA, Euro-Package seats add support but lack ventilation, GTI is ...

Although the Golf R32 is considered the starting point of the R performance sub-brand, the go-faster shenanigans of the compact hatchback we all know and love can be traced back to the Golf VR6 from ...