Ever wondered if going to an aftermarket specialist for some extra power is a good idea? Of course you did, otherwise, you wouldn't be reading this story about a modified Golf R going up against an ...

Adam and I went on a drive in his 400 horsepower MK7 Golf R! Equipped with a dsg transmission and stage 2 modifications and tune, this grandma-looking hot hatch is a monster dubbed the Supercar Slayer ...

The Volkswagen Golf R is not hairy-chested enough to attack some arduous tracks off the beaten path? Just hold Delta4x4's beer while they turn it into a veritable overlander. Mind you, the car in ...

Even the “no replacement for displacement” crowd should appreciate the power-hungry nature of the 2.0-liter turbocharged EA888 used in the seventh generation Volkswagen Golf R (and GTI). Although the ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is no longer just an all-wheel-drive GTI-plus hot hatch. Volkswagen pushed the R to a new level with the introduction of the torque-vectoring rear differential that arrived ...

After working predominantly as a freelancer at CarHP/CarIndigo, Amreetam joined the TopSpeed team as a journalist in September 2021. In a world where SUVs are booming, he favors sedans and adores BMWs ...

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 ...