From turbocharged performance to premium comfort, the 2026 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo impresses, but it’s not flawless.

LOWS: Annoying haptic interfaces, some brake pedal mush, ride could be more compliant.

History repeating itself is nothing rare in the automotive business, and for the Volkswagen Golf, its contribution to such ...

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 ...

Kia’s new and highly anticipated performance hot EV hatch is on schedule to debut next year, beating Volkswagen’s aspirations to make an all-electric Golf R. Britain’s AutoExpress recently caught wind ...

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 ...

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 ...

In 2014, the R 400 concept was the first hint that such a weapon was coming. At the time, VW said a production version was on its way, but never did. Well, it wasn’t the first time a carmaker reneged ...

Yes, the Golf R is getting the RS3’s iconic engine. The Volkswagen Golf R is perhaps the most well-rounded hot hatchback available, if you’re willing to pay for it. Between its powerful turbocharged ...

To accommodate the new engine, suspension tweaks will be needed to support the added mass. The four-cylinder Golf R 333 already benefits from 1.5deg of negative front camber, stiffer rear subframe ...

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background ...