CAR magazine's Angus MacKenzie looks back at 50 years of the landmark VW hatchback – and explains why it nearly didn't happen ...

Effectively it's a Golf GTI convertible on performance-enhancing drugs, and it's the first open-top Volkswagen with an R badge. To cope with the 261bhp and 258lb ft of torque that the boost peak ...

Nearly fifteen years ago, the Beetle came close to having its very own R version. Here's the story of the VW hot hatch that ...

In fact, the only real competitor it has to fend off is the previous-gen, Mk6 Golf GTI. For the new model, Volkswagen has honed and enhanced the nameplate’s genes as much as it can with all of ...

When it’s near enough the size of a Mk5 VW Golf and most other C-segment hatchbacks ... Volkswagen has stretched the ...

The Mk5 Golf GTI is generally reliable ... You can read our full Mk5 and Mk6 Volkswagen Golf used buying guide here. Unlike the high performance, turbocharged hot hatchbacks of today with supercar ...

Volkswagen has unveiled details about its 2025 Golf GTI and Golf R models for the U.S., featuring powertrain tweaks, updated ...

GTI makes 242 hp instead of last year’s 241 hp but R gets a 13 hp boost; both are available solely with a DSG transmission ...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI has long been the benchmark for hot hatches, blending everyday practicality with exhilarating performance. For 2025, Volkswagen has given its iconic GTI a significant refresh, ...

Volkswagen has unveiled details about its 2025 Golf GTI and Golf R models for the U.S., featuring powertrain tweaks, updated technology, and expanded trim options. Following European debuts ...

You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is a stalwart model in the hot hatchback ...

VW has revealed power and trim details for its 2025 Golf GTI and R lineup. Both cars are DSG-only; GTI gets a 1 hp bump to 242 hp, R makes 13 hp more for 328 hp. A new 12.9-inch touchscreen is ...