The hot-hatch segment isn’t what it used to be. Once a playground full of compact performance cars from Japan, Europe, and the U.S., today it’s largely the domain of two flag-bearers: the Toyota GR ...

From a historical standpoint, hot hatchbacks are FWD cars with stick shifts. However, after VW introduced the world's first mass-produced DCT in the Mk4 Golf R32, the rest of the automotive industry ...

Two turbocharged legends face off: the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Premium Plus and the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition. Both bring over 300 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a reputation for ...

Normally, you wouldn't pit a Toyota GR Corolla against a Volkswagen Golf GTI, even though both of them technically belong in the same hot hatchback category. If you want a fair comparison, you need a ...

Toyota is getting wild with some of its latest models, starting with the engaging Supra, the bargain-priced GR86 sports coupe, and now the GR Corolla. This latest creation from the in-house motor ...

View post: Engine Teardown Explains Why This Genesis GV80 Seized at Just 30,000 Miles Equipped with a new 8-Speed “Gazoo Racing” auto, with paddle shifters, subtle changes had to be made to ...

The GR Corolla and Golf R bring fierce all-wheel-drive hot-hatch performance—but beneath the shared drivetrain lie distinct personalities. The hot-hatch segment isn’t what it used to be. Once a ...