Hatchback

In the third major recall of its kind in the first half of August, more than 45,000 Audi and VW cars and SUVs are being recalled for a malfunctioning seat belt retractor.

Subaru is issuing a recall for more than 165,000 vehicles from its 2018-20 model-year lineup, as well as the 2018-19 Toyota 86, over a faulty fuel pump.

Seat belts are the focus of a recall affecting more than 21,000 BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce and Toyota vehicles. Read more on the issue here.

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N is fun to drive and now comes with more standard performance features, not to mention an available eight-speed automatic transmission.

Although the 2021 Chicago Auto Show looks different from previous years, what hasn’t changed is the plethora of new vehicles, special editions and concept cars to get excited about.

While the new eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R debuted in their European specs last year, we’ve had to wait until the 2021 Chicago Auto Show for the U.S.-specific versions to make their debuts, both as 2022 models.

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R make their U.S. debut with modest styling changes, track-ready performance upgrades plus more safety tech and standard equipment.

Some 261,000 Mazda3 sedans and hatchbacks are being recalled for the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag module cover.

The 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback gets new styling inside and out, plus numerous upgrades intended to improve the driving experience.

The addition of a dual-clutch automatic transmission and newly standard performance features, plus an upgraded interior and additional go-fast goodies, make the 2021 Veloster N a hot hatch for everyone.