We were always huge fans of the Mk7 VW Golf R. That its successor has never quite lived up to its high standards has only ...

The Volkswagen Golf R popularized the hot-hatch genre of sporty, higher-performance versions of more-pedestrian models, starting with the transformation of the European Golf in the 1970s and the ...

Since 1998, Steve has been evaluating every new vehicle that comes to market – from Mitsubishi to McLaren. As the station’s Automotive Editor, Drive Time with Steve Hammes began as a weekly newscast ...

A full used buyer’s guide on the Volkswagen Golf R, covering the Golf R Mk7 that was on sale between 2013 and 2020 ...

The Volkswagen Golf isn't as formidable a seller as it once was, but it is one of the longest running nameplates on the road today. VW is dropping the manual transmission option from the sporty Golf ...

It isn't the 2023 Golf R's understeer at the limit and six-speed manual's weird clutch pedal engagement that bugs us the most about the hot hatch. We realized in our Performance Vehicle of the Year ...

Khris is a Mechanical Engineer and a classic car aficionado, who adores his Jags, Alfas, and old-school American muscle cars. He keeps tabs on everything from super exotics like an old EB 110 to the ...

The Golf R four-door hatchback has long been at the top of the Volkswagen performance lineup, offering a higher level of sportiness and sophistication than the related Golf GTI. With significantly ...

On the outside, the new Golf R has restyled headlights and taillights, a new grille, and a new front bumper. The badge is illuminated now, too. Opting for the Black Edition will also bring darker trim ...

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 ...

If you’re old like me, you’re a liar like me. That’s not an indictment—aging makes us liars. Honestly, I didn’t see Pearl Jam in my friend’s basement in 1993. I probably wore wide-leg jeans, bleached ...

The GR Corolla and Golf R bring fierce all-wheel-drive hot-hatch performance—but beneath the shared drivetrain lie distinct personalities. The hot-hatch segment isn’t what it used to be. Once a ...