A true David vs Goliath drag battle between a lightweight 600HP Volkswagen Golf Mk1 16V Turbo and a modern 800HP Mercedes-AMG ...

This video features a surprising 1/4 mile drag race between the powerful Mercedes C63 AMG and a lightweight VW Golf Mk1. The ...

The Golf GTI is a good all-rounder hot hatch, high-tech, and comfortable. But wouldn't it be nice if it made around 300 horsepower? Well, now you can buy a version called the GTI Clubsport which ticks ...

BMW has made a whole bunch of cars that could technically be called a hot hatch. There's the 3 Series Compact, but that's an ancient chopped coupe. Also, there was the M140i, but that's more like a ...

The Golf R is the old hand, having been part of Volkswagen’s U.S. lineup off and on since 2012. For 2025, it too gets a power bump, from 315 to 328 hp, with no change in torque. Unfortunately, the ...

The Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) is the type of hatch you want because you want it. It’s mostly uncompromising with its more than firm ride and razor-sharp handling, that’s more suited to a racetrack ...

But strength is just one part of the equation. Just because you can deadlift 500 pounds, doesn’t mean you’ll smash drives.