After a brutal Nürburgring crash, the infamous “Golf R From Hell” faces full inspection and repair. Frame damage, mechanical wear, and our plan to build a faster replacement. #VWGolfR #Nurburgring #Ca ...

Discover the surprising stories behind 10 high-profile cars axed before production, including a V10 Acura NSX and a vacuum ...

Audi’s striking midsize hatch was given the full RS treatment in the U.S. in 2014, bringing with it 560 hp and 516 lb-ft of ...

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

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 ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

Despite having revealed, and priced, the Golf 8.5 GTI at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring two weeks, Volkswagen has indicated that the same courtesy, for now, won’t stretch the reworked Golf R.

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 ...

Volkswagen is no stranger to special edition Golf Rs as we’ve seen multiple versions over the past few years. The Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition arrived in 2022, while the Golf R 333 followed in 2023 ...

At this moment in time, I can’t think of a quicker car for the task at hand than the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R. We’re on an indirect route between VW’s American headquarters in Virginia, and Summit Point ...

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 ...