Hot Hatch
2015 Volkswagen GTI: Preview Drive
We're hustling along in the all-new Mk7 Volkswagen GTI, on a tightly curved back road in mountainous Southern France. Just as traffic opens up and I can see a fair distance ahead, I raise our speed into the next bend. But it turns out to be a flat, decreasing-radius corner. I pull my line tighter...
2015 Ford Focus RS Spy Shots
The subject of rumors since even before the last Focus RS ended its run, the next generation of the hot hatch has been spied testing in Focus ST-based development mule form... March 18, 2013 by Nelson Ireson
2015 Volkswagen Golf Coming To New York, But Why Does America Have To Wait A Year?
The Mk VII Volkswagen Golf was launched to the world at the Paris Auto Show last September, and has been on sale in Europe since late 2012. The new GTI will join it in May... March 12, 2013 by Nelson Ireson
2014 Volkswagen GTI, GTD, And 2015 Jetta SportWagen: Live From Geneva
The latest in Volkswagen's hot hatch saga is upon us, in the form of the stronger, sleeker 2014 GTI. It's also getting a new diesel equivalent in the form of the GTD, and the... March 5, 2013 by Nelson Ireson
Hennessey’s Hot Hatch: The Ford Focus ST HPE 300 - Video
As head of Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE), tuning legend John Hennessey has some impressive cars to choose from as his daily driver. While the world-record-setting... February 28, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mark VII): Geneva Motor Show Preview
Sitting across the table from Porsche AG CEO Matthias Mueller once, we asked why the 911 had changed so little in its design over time. He answered simply: you don't mess... February 26, 2013 by Nelson Ireson
Abarth To Show Four New "Fuori Serie" Creations In Geneva
Fiat, like MINI, knows that that buyers of its 500 Abarth models want to personalize their rides. Unlike MINI, which specializes in primarily cosmetic changes, Abarth has... February 25, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD Revealed Ahead Of 2013 Geneva Show
Following the launch of the MkVII Golf in Paris last year, Volkswagen has revealed one of the car’s first variants, the sporty Golf GTD. The diesel-powered hot hatch is... February 21, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Audi To Build S1, But No RS1: Report
Audi’s A1 hatchback is a genuine hit for the brand in Europe, though those of us on this side of the Atlantic are deprived of its diminutive goodness. Shortly after the... February 14, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
2014 Audi S3 Sportback Preview
Following the reveal of the 2014 Audi S3 Hatchback last September, the brand with the four rings has now taken the wraps off the car’s five-door ‘Sportback’... February 13, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Volkswagen Debuts Limited Edition GTI Models In Chicago
A new Volkswagen GTI is expected to debut in 2014, but that doesn’t mean that the German automaker has forgotten about the current Mark VI GTI. Announced today are two... February 6, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
Ken Block-Influenced Ford Focus TrackSTer Set For Chicago Debut
Tuner fifteen52 knows a thing or two about making cars go faster. While its early business centered on products from VW and Audi, more recent projects have included... February 6, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
Ford (Reportedly) Confirms The Focus RS For 2015
Getting a straight answer out of Ford on the next Focus RS is likely getting a concise and clearly-worded response from a politician: no matter how you phrase the question... February 4, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI To Be Built In Mexico
Late last week it was announced that Volkswagen would build its next-generation Golf, the recently revealed MkVII, in Mexico for export to the U.S. and Canada as well as some... January 30, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Audi Explains The Appeal Of Its A1 Quattro Hot Hatch: Video
Audi’s A1 hatchback is still no closer to a U.S. launch, though that may change with the arrival of the second generation of the car. But at least we can still dream... January 30, 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Volkswagen’s Upcoming Golf R Cabriolet Breaks Free In Two Weeks
Volkswagen will reportedly show its upcoming Golf R Cabriolet at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, which kicks off with press days on March 5. You won’t have to wait... January 28, 2013 by Kurt Ernst
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