"They don't make 'em like they used to" is an overused expression nowadays, especially in the automotive world. In truth, people have been saying it for decades, almost like a car enthusiast's family ...

The hot hatch world has always thrived on big rivalries, and while the Audi RS3 and Mercedes-AMG A45 remain the main contenders in hyper hatch territory, more accessible options like the VW Golf R are ...

8/7/25 UPDATE: This review has been updated with instrumented test results and clarified U.S.-model output. Ramping up the power is one way to get around a track faster, but a straight-line missile ...

Even though it may have lost its manual transmission, the latest Volkswagen Golf R still has plenty of strengths. That car may not actually be the ultimate version of the current Golf, though.

The fastest, most powerful Volkswagen Golf R yet is set to hit showrooms in 2027, with the flagship hot hatch reportedly set to use the turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine from the Audi RS3 and ...