The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R offers an impressive performance pedigree. Its 2.0-liter turbo four makes 315 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque when paired to its 6-speed manual transmission. That ...

In recent years, the Volkswagen Golf R has become somewhat of an odd proposition. It’s deservedly renowned for its versatility—a comfortable super tourer among hot hatches one minute, and an apex ...

This video captures a head-to-head moment between the modern Volkswagen Golf 8 R and the classic Volkswagen Golf 2 equipped with a turbocharged VR6 engine. The footage highlights differences in design ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spoiled. That’s what we are. Flat-out spoiled. Just look at what we’ve gathered together for the latest Best Performance Car AutoGuide shootout brought to you by WeatherTech. At our disposal is a ...

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched the locally assembled (CKD) Volkswagen Golf R MK8.5, priced at ...

In this guide we’ll be looking at the Mk 8.5 facelift model of Volkswagen’s high-performance all-wheel drive Golf R, launched in late June 2024. There was a whiff of ‘difficult second album’ about ...