When the Golf GTI first debuted in 1976, it wasn’t just a car; it was a democratization of performance. Fifty years later, Volkswagen is celebrating that "hot hatch" legacy by breaking the digital ...

If you've ever been to a track day, you know the scene: a sea of Miatas carving apexes like they were born to do it, their drivers grinning ear to ear. The Mazda MX-5 has earned its reputation as the ...

For better or for worse, manual transmissions are becoming a niche, enthusiast-only choice. Here's a look at the automakers still offering stick shifts.

Camo season is clearly ending early for Volkswagen’s smallest electric hatch. Fresh spy shots show the upcoming ID. Polo testing in winter conditions, while wearing so little disguise it might as well ...

For many American drivers, the idea of owning a sports car still feels unrealistic something reserved for weekend toys or luxury budgets. But today’s automotive market tells a different story. Modern ...

VW have finally built the van enthusiasts have been asking — and it’s not the ID.Buzz. Meet the new e-Transporter Sportline, the retro-tastic people-mover with GTI-inspired styling, a proper ...

The Volkswagen GTI helped define the hot hatch segment when it launched half a century ago. Even in today's SUV- and truck-centered market, there's still room for a small, efficient liftback. However, ...

Volkswagen has announced on a number of occasions that the next-generation Golf is going down the electric route. And yes, this will also apply to the GTI, the iconic front-wheel drive hot hatch, as ...

No changes for the 2026 model year 241-horsepower GTI priced from $35,865 (all prices include $1,275 destination charge) 328-hp Golf R starts at $50,730 The Volkswagen GTI is an untouchable blend of ...

Why spend big bucks on a new car when you can buy a used one for thousands less? That's not to say there's no reason to buy new (a full warranty and the knowledge that there's absolutely no chance a ...

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 ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R received a midcycle refresh that is more impactful than mild. Indeed, VW listened to critics and delivered meaningful updates like sharper tech, smarter driver ...