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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 Mazda MX-5 and Volkswagen Golf R face off in a complete $40,000 performance comparison covering acceleration, handling, ...

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

Volkswagen provided accommodation so Ars could drive the Golf GTI. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. VW has been making hot Golfs for as long as I’ve been on the planet—next year will be the ...

I've officially reached the stage where I’m a man of a certain age. I’m coming to terms with it, and there are even some benefits, as I’m finding out. I can get a free breakfast on Tuesdays at IHOP, ...

If you like driving, but also live in the real world, there's no better option than a hot hatchback. Hot hatches combine performance with practicality and (usually) affordability, and Volkswagen is ...

With three years of experience in automotive journalism, Thomas is a UK-based writer and has written for a UK newspaper and Euronewsweek, covering everything from breaking industry news to the latest ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R entered their eighth generation in 2020, and while the core of these vehicles hasn't changed, there are some significant updates for the new model year. These ...