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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Volkswagen is refreshing what many enthusiasts consider its halo cars, the GTI and Golf R hatchbacks, for the 2025 model year ...

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, ...

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

The Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R have been staples in the hot hatch segment for decades, and the 2025 models continue that ...

The Cupra Leon VZ – the twin under the skin to the Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatch – may not continue into the facelifted line-up due next year. Spanish brand Cupra may be preparing to call last drinks ...