Small and nimble, with cool looks and a feisty powertrain, the original VW Golf GTI became the epitome of European hot hatchbacks. No less than eight generations and almost half of a century have ...

The year 2026 marks a momentous occasion for automotive enthusiasts as Volkswagen celebrates five decades of the iconic Golf GTI, the original compact sports car that defined the “hot hatch” segment.

Just recently, Volkswagen teased the social media world with its take on the NFT craze. In their view, it’s actually a substitute for a “Notably Fast Transporter.” And it’s probably a Golf GTI or R ...

The ID.GTI is a time machine, with features that mimic GTIs of the past, like the original 1976 Golf GTI and the first 16-valve Golf GTI Mark 2 from 1986. The ID.GTI is a time machine, with features ...

Over a period of seven years, Derek Spratt poured 12,000 hours and $140,000 into a 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI, all in the name of paying tribute to his first car. While that type of craftsmanship and ...

How far would you go to relive your golden days in a car from your carefree days? How does investing $140,000 along with some 12,000 hours modifying it sound to you? Absurd, but that’s exactly what ...