Of all the hot hatch lineages that have come and gone, the Golf GTI has arguably been the most consistent in its ethos. From the blueprint-making ’76 Mk1 to the present day Mk8.5, GTIs have always had ...

“It’s definitely a better track car,” says the man opposite me. “Around the Nordschleife, it’s much faster. On the climb up to the Little Carousel, for instance, the Stefan Bellof ess is totally flat ...

The updated Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 range is landing in Australia now, and the hot GTI variant has seen a power bump as part of the range refresh. Note: This is an updated version of an international ...

The new Edition 50 version might be about to change that. For the GTI’s fiftieth birthday celebrations, Volkswagen has pulled out all the stops to produce by far the most focused Mk8-era Golf yet.

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

These are the only three hot hatches that still offer three pedals in the US in 2026, plus the cars that have lost the option ...

The hatchback segment is still highly competitive, and the 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI continues to stand out for blending fun performance with everyday practicality. Sitting below the all-wheel-drive ...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI has long been the gold standard for hot hatchbacks, and used versions are popular. But how much will ...

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.

Back in 2007, in a moment of because-we-can silliness that mass market car companies could only justify in those heady pre-financial crash days, Volkswagen decided to stuff one of its almighty W12 ...

For many of us, reaching a certain point in life is met with the realisation that it's time to look after our health a bit better. Maybe it’s time to head to the gym to shed a few pounds and rebuild ...