While the Honda Civic Type R skews more toward the more hardcore enthusiast, the Golf R has more of a grown-up disposition.

It's a shame hatchbacks like the Volkswagen Golf have fallen out of favor in the wake of the unrelenting demand for SUVs. At ...

Along with increased engine output, the refreshed 2025 Volkswagen Golf R boasts updated styling and tech. Plenty of power should help ease the sting of Volkswagen not offering the wagon version of the ...

Introduction 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Builds on Hot-Hatch Fundamentals The redesigned hot hatch is more capable and more satisfying to drive, but everyday usability is below par Ove ...

The VW Golf GTI Mk1’s fusebox is under the dashboard on the left-hand side; check for damp ingress and that all electricals ...

No changes for the 2026 model year 241-horsepower GTI priced from $35,865 (all prices include $1,275 destination charge) 328-hp Golf R starts at $50,730 The Volkswagen GTI is an untouchable blend of ...

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Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background ...

The power steering gives good feel and feedback, so you know what’s going at the other end and can adjust the car to suit. Engines range from 2.0 TSI 310 DSG Estate to 2.0 TSI 310 DSG Readers report ...

The Volkswagen Golf R32 and Alfa Romeo 147 GTA each took a different approach to the big-engined hot-hatch formula. But which ...