This year Volkswagen marks 50 years of the Golf GTI, and it’s doing it with the fastest production VW to lap the Nurburgring Nordschleife. The new Golf GTI Edition 50 will be officially revealed on ...

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 ...

From its humble beginnings in 1976 to the present day, the Volkswagen Golf GTI has consistently set the benchmark for practical performance.

The 241-hp front-wheel-drive GTI makes its triumphant return to VIR to knock a few tenths off its previous best time.

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 ...

We spent a good amount of time hammering the Golf GTI around the NATRAX test tracks, but now, we’ve finally brought it to our ...

When it comes to hot hatchbacks, the Volkswagen Golf GTI needs no introduction. Launched in 1977, the GTI was the pioneer of the hot hatchback segment, offering sports car thrills, wrapped in a ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...