At this moment in time, I can’t think of a quicker car for the task at hand than the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R.

For decades, the Volkswagen Golf R has been the “adult” in the hot-hatch room: fast, composed, and sophisticated. But it ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Volkswagen Jetta GLI isn't a car you see often, and it's decidedly about as old school as a new car can get. Sedan, manual transmission, turbo four, modest output and reasonably priced ($33,745 ...

The hot hatch that pioneered the niche segment lives on for 2025 looking better than ever. Volkswagen has a great August lease deal going on it right now. There’s no mistaking the legendary Volkswagen ...

In a gift to gearhead posterity, Car and Driver magazine has published an archive of car reviews, comparison tests, columns and features going back to the 1950s. The Greatest Generation of automobile ...

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...

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 ...

Volkswagen is working on a new generation of its Golf compact hatchback, one that will feature an electric powertrain in the ...

The Honda Civic Type R won a hot hatch comparison we did back in 2023, beating the Toyota GR Corolla and Volkswagen Golf R .