After equipping the Golf with four- and six-cylinder powertrains, the thrilling turbocharged I-5 is reportedly on the way.

Here's what to expect when the updated 2025 VW Golf R hatchback goes on sale early next year. A person can have a lot of fun ...

Volkswagen refreshed the eighth generation of the Golf in 2024, and besides the regular models that filled many parking lots, the German car manufacturer also upgraded the most potent version of the ...

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 ...

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 once-humble Volkswagen brand is now renowned for rather bonkers performance, at least when it comes to the Golf R. It’s become somewhat of a tuner favorite thanks to its powerful engine and ...

The Mk7.5 VW Golf R may not have the ‘look-at-me’ exterior styling of some other potent hot hatches but it is a serious performer. This particular Golf R redefines just how potent it can be. From the ...

While EVs are the next generation, it's good to see some automakers still thinking about performance. And while crossovers do indeed suck (the fact that they are popular doesn't make that any less ...

If these trim panels break free from their under-hood moorings, they can come in contact with hot exhaust components, which could cause a fire. Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism ...

It’s not uncommon to look at the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R as the same car. Or rather, to assume that they’re the same but the one just as has a cosmetic package. I mean, they roll off the same ...

In tuner car circles, there aren’t many rules on the limit of an engine a builder could put in a car. It’s a pretty free-for-all market. However, the vehicles that get the most credit are sleepers.

Of course, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R isn't just any Golf. With all-wheel drive and a 306-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine under the hood (in this European-spec car I'm driving; ...