The 2010s saw kerb weights and bhp figures begin to rise significantly. Happily, it was still a decade shot through with ...

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If you were to look at one of the major differences between the Volkswagen GTI and the Honda Civic Type R, it would be their transmissions – but there’s more. If you were to compare the Volkswagen ...

With the 2024 model eliminating the manual transmission, the Golf GTI still boasts tremendous fun and functionality for consumers. With a large following, the Golf is no secret to the VW fleet as its ...

Volkswagen has unveiled the Golf GTI EDITION 50, a special model commemorating the 50th anniversary of the iconic GTI. With an impressive output of 239 kW (325 PS), this is the most powerful Golf GTI ...

And it’s more powerful than the Civic Type R, too. A few days after confirming that it’s the quickest production Volkswagen around the Nurburgring, the brand has officially taken the covers off the ...

Volkswagen has never made a Golf GTI as capable, as powerful, and as sporty as the Edition 50. Built to celebrate the GTI's 50th birthday, the Edition 50 effectively offers Golf R performance in a ...

Passenger cars aren't what they used to be – with a few exceptions. However, if your name isn't Toyota Camry, nobody expects any wonders of you anymore. For example, the once-dominant Volkswagen Golf ...

Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed the company’s plans to develop a full range of “monster” electric hot-hatches, including an all-new electric Golf GTI that will stay true to its iconic ...

The VW Golf GTI has earned its place as one of the most iconic hot hatches in history, but even this legend isn’t immune to the electric revolution. Just after Volkswagen announced it’s working on an ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R entered their eighth generation in 2020, and while the core of these vehicles hasn't changed, there are some significant updates for the new model year. These ...

Summit Point, West Virginia — WAUUGGGGH! At West Virginia’s premier Summit Point Motorsports complex, I wrung the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI’s neck through the Jefferson Circuit’s technical Turn 2-3-4-5 ...