Through eight generations over 40 years, the Volkswagen Golf GTI has defined affordable fun, and the Golf R has embellished the package with more power and all-wheel drive. That their hatchback bodies ...

Volkswagen is refreshing what many enthusiasts consider its halo cars, the GTI and Golf R hatchbacks, for the 2025 model year. (You can read the full rundowns on the updated 2025 VW GTI here and the ...

A recent deal between VW and the union representing its German workforce is pushing the Golf into potentially costly territory. If you’re eyeing a new Volkswagen Golf, now might be the time to buy. VW ...

The 2025 Volkswagen GTI remains one of the most entertaining cars to drive, and September’s lease deal makes it more affordable. We laud VW for continuing to make the Golf GTI for so many generations ...

Launched in 1977, the Golf GTI was the pioneer of the pocket rocket, and 50 years later, it’s still the go-to option for many buyers.

The GTI first earned our Car of the Year trophy in 1985, back when we awarded separate Golden Calipers for domestic and imported models. Thirty years later, the seventh-generation Golf lineup, which ...

Congrats to the Volkswagen Golf, MotorTrend's 2026 Car of the Year! The GTI and R performance variants received the honor - besting a field of 14 contenders. It's the Golf's third time in its ...

The VW Golf GTI Autobahn is a grown-up hot hatch with more power and still available manual transmission for now. (WTOP/Mike Parris) The hot hatch was born 40 years ago when Volkswagen gave its ...

Many generations of the Volkswagen Golf can be found parked on streets across the world, but it's particularly popular in Europe, where it's remained a bestseller for many decades. As a result of this ...