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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.

Honda teased a shadowy photo of the new 2022 Civic Hatchback, along with a few tipoffs on its styling, transmission, production location and arrival date.

We examine whether the Nissan Kicks SR is significantly better than the Hyundai Venue Denim, particularly when both vehicles are meant to be affordable choices for shoppers and the Kicks SR is more expensive.

The new 2022 Volkswagen Taos offers extra space, extra cargo, higher seating position and boosted utility without a price penalty versus the outgoing Golf hatchback.

The 2021 Toyota Prius remains a popular and fuel-efficient package, with a relatively roomy interior and a strong following among a certain frugal and earth-friendly segment of the population.