Usually, people compare hot hatches with other hot hatches. Back in the day, these models used to come with a front-wheel-drive configuration with a naturally aspirated motor. Those times are long ...

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 ...

The lap record for FWD cars set by Honda in a Civic Type R was taken by Wolfsburg’s prodigal son. As for us, we’d still take ...

Today I compare a 2024 Volkswagen Golf R to a 2024 Honda Civic Type R and 2024 Toyota gr Corolla!

As with prior generations, the Golf R's sensible nature comes primarily from its conventional hatchback shape, which yields ...

The Volkswagen Golf R should’ve been a new car I was giddily waiting for the second it was available for testing. Both it and the GTI have long been on the short list of the cars I’d actually buy, ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Volkswagen Golf isn't as formidable a seller as it once was, but it ...

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 ...

Steven Ewing spent his childhood reading car magazines, making his career as an automotive journalist an absolute dream job. After getting his foot in the door at Automobile while he was still a ...

View post: 2026 Nissan Kicks vs. 2027 Kia Seltos: I Drove Both Affordable Small SUVs—Here’s My Honest Comparison Review It’s no secret that the Honda Civic Type R is quite possibly the most engaging ...

If a traditional two-door sports car isn’t practical enough for you, consider one of these hot hatch options: the Volkswagen Golf R or the Honda Civic Type R. The Volkswagen Golf R’s excellent ...

The Golf R has represented the peak of Volkswagen performance for decades, building on the already-capable GTI with more powerful engines and AWD. This latest generation, introduced for 2022, drives ...