If one type of vehicle nails the balance between fun, performance, and everyday practicality, it’s the hot hatch. The 2026 ...

We match up the base models of these two fun-loving compacts to find out which one offers better value below $40K.

I have a history of addiction to this brand. Back in 1977, I bought a brand new Scirocco, followed by a supercharged G60 Corrado in 1993. Add to that inventory, a pair of VW-Porsche 914-6s are ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatchback gets its mid-cycle refresh this year, but still comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive, 241 horsepower, and 273 lb-ft of ...

There are two words that evoke excitement amongst performance fans like none others: Hot Hatch. I've yet to come across one that hasn't lived up to its performance promises - and then some. That's ...

In this video, we review the 2025 VW Golf GTI Clubsport on the German Autobahn to explore its performance and driving character. Positioned between the standard GTI and the Golf R, it delivers ...

In the realm of affordable automotive performance, few rivalries highlight contrasting philosophies quite like the Hyundai ...

This year, the 2027 Volkswagen GTI celebrates 50 years as the platonic ideal of hot hatchbacks. The eighth-generation GTI arrived for 2022 and most recently received its “Mk8.5” face-lift for 2025.

This video offers a review of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, one of the best-known performance hatchbacks on the market. It looks at the car from a general driver’s perspective, helping viewers understand ...