In May 1974, Volkswagen introduced the world to its post-Beetle future: front-engine, front-wheel drive, and water-cooled, wrapping all that in a glorious, Giorgetto Giugiaro/Italdesign-penned design, ...

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, ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is no longer just an all-wheel-drive GTI-plus hot hatch. Volkswagen pushed the R to a new level with the introduction of the torque-vectoring rear differential that arrived ...

The Golf R has represented the peak of Volkswagen performance for decades, building on the already-capable GTI with more powerful engines and AWD. This latest generation, introduced for 2022, drives ...

This was the first Golf I’ve ever tested with an automatic transmission, which is like taking all the chocolate chips out of the ice cream. But there were other reasons it was tough to get behind the ...

Volkswagen has given us good reason to keep our expectations high for the new Golf R model. For one thing, it's the most powerful Golf ever made, with its EA888-series 2.0-liter engine now delivering ...

If you like driving, but also live in the real world, there's no better option than a hot hatchback. Hot hatches combine performance with practicality and (usually) affordability, and Volkswagen is ...

On the outside, the new Golf R has restyled headlights and taillights, a new grille, and a new front bumper. The badge is illuminated now, too. Opting for the Black Edition will also bring darker trim ...

The 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI remains the cornerstone of the hot hatchback segment, delivering handsome looks and satisfying driving dynamics at a reasonable price. It's nearly perfect, save for a set ...

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background ...