It doesn't matter how we feel about it; the simple fact of the matter is that sports sedans these days are only getting bigger and bigger. With each new generation, they get a little bit longer, a ...

When it comes to affordable compact sports cars, the VW group has always had several compelling entries to choose from in the VW Golf GTI, VW Golf R, and the Audi S3. Based on monikers alone, most ...

The 2025 Audi S3 is the middle child of the lineup, fitting above the regular A3 and the feisty, track-slaying RS3. It’s Audi’s high-performance entry-level sedan, and boy, does it deliver just that.

Michael Frank has been writing and editing car and motorcycle coverage for the past two decades. His outlets have included Forbes, Coolhunting, The Wall Street Journal, Car & Driver, Road & Track, The ...

Within the broader hot compact crowd, the S3 still manages to carve out its own niche. It’s all-wheel drive, just like the VW Golf R and Toyota GR Corolla, and combines thrilling performance with ...

The 2024 Audi S3 (sedan and hatchback) elevates its game with enhanced engine power, a torque splitter for improved agility, and a suite of technological upgrades. Its design reflects this boost in ...

There have always been different degrees of fast. Mercedes-AMG and BMW’s M division offer less potent models that slot between the mainstream ranges and the fire-breathing “full fat” versions—cars ...

201 horsepower more than enough for the everyday Base trim won't disappoint on luxury, tech or performance Turbo-four needs only regular gas But, what if the S3 is a touch too much for your driving ...

Even in its most basic form, the Audi A3 sedan is a wonderful little thing. It delivers a sophisticated combination of German engineering, performance and luxury in a subcompact four-door package.

Talk of the death of the "attainable enthusiast car" has proved to be premature. Models like the Honda Civic Si and Type R, the Toyota GR Corolla, and the Acura Integra Type S have all amply ...

Sports and performance cars have always been synonymous with high prices, often placing them out of reach for many car enthusiasts. The inclusion of cutting-edge materials and technology further ...