This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Volkswagen Golf. Although the Golf GTI didn’t debut until June 1976, VW’s using this year’s Nürburgring 24-hour race to commemorate the original Golf and ...

Rule No. 1 of automotive history is to avoid calling any car or technology a "first," because it often turns out that somewhere in time, someone already did it at least once. So, when Volkswagen ...

Volkswagen is set to celebrate the world premiere of the latest revision of the Golf GTI Clubsport, its most powerful front-wheel drive Golf ever, at the Nürburgring Nordschleife 24 Hours endurance ...

For those seeking an even sportier experience, the standard equipment of the anniversary model can be enhanced with the optional GTI Performance Package. This includes 235/45 R-series Bridgestone ...

Technically speaking, the Golf GTI Mk. 1 isn’t the first-ever hot hatchback. The Mini Cooper doesn’t count either because we’re talking about a two-door instead of a five-door design. On the other ...

Surely the first sentence of a test drive for the new Volkswagen Golf GTI can get written without making mention of the economy? Perhaps not. But then there is a very good reason for that. It's time ...

Most powerful series-production GTI in five decades brings special axle hardware and a clearer track focus ...

The popularity of the Volkswagen Golf GTI is undeniable. With a cult-like following, there’s good reason this hot hatch is so popular. Simply put, it’s a fantastic car. Blending performance, comfort, ...