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Teasers Volkswagen teases possible new GTI for IAA Munich, but what is it?

Volkswagen teases possible new GTI for IAA Munich, but what is it?

All it takes is a red line to suggest a GTI is about to debut.
By Brian Potter 02 September 2023
Official 2024 VW Golf GTI 380 debuts as final model with a manual gearbox in US

2024 VW Golf GTI 380 debuts as final model with a manual gearbox in US

The Golf R is also losing its stick shift.
By Brian Potter 30 August 2023
Races and Chases VW Golf GTI and Toyota GR86 drag race their original predecessors

VW Golf GTI and Toyota GR86 drag race their original predecessors

Because racing isn't only about being first.
By Brian Potter 23 June 2023
Races and Chases Watch modified Mk1 VW Golf GTI with 400 bhp make sketchy Autobahn run

Watch modified Mk1 VW Golf GTI with 400 bhp make sketchy Autobahn run

It now has the modified engine from an Mk6 Golf R.
By Brian Potter 02 May 2023
07:23 Concept Cars Take a rare look at the VW Golf GTI Roadster Concept in walkaround video

Take a rare look at the VW Golf GTI Roadster Concept in walkaround video

Just by looking at the design, some say it's the hottest Golf concept ever made.
By Jacob Oliva 19 March 2023
00:34 Industry Armoured VW Golf 8 GTI

Armoured VW Golf 8 GTI

The conversion adds 180 kg to the VW Golf, minimally affecting performance while providing B4 ballistic level protection.
By Brian Potter 17 January 2023
12:02 Races and Chases VW Golf GTI driver pushes to the very limit in Nurburgring hot lap

VW Golf GTI driver pushes to the very limit in Nurburgring hot lap

Misha Charoudin enjoyed riding shotgun for this ragged-edge run around the Nordschleife.
By Brian Potter 14 December 2022
SEMA Show VW ID.4 Drone Command vehicle, rugged Atlas concepts head to SEMA

VW ID.4 Drone Command vehicle, rugged Atlas concepts head to SEMA

Volkswagen will unveil a Jetta GLI Performance Concept at the show tomorrow.
By Brian Potter 01 November 2022
Races and Chases UK: VW Golf estate gets R32 conversion and big turbo, packs 1,080-bhp punch

UK: VW Golf estate gets R32 conversion and big turbo, packs 1,080-bhp punch

There's also a sequential gearbox that allows for no-lift shifts at full throttle.
By Brian Potter 01 September 2022
01:45 Races and Chases Stock VW Golf GTI Clubsport hits 184 mph in acceleration test thanks to physics

Stock VW Golf GTI Clubsport hits 184 mph in acceleration test thanks to physics

Doing 296 km/h in a standard front-wheel-drive Golf.
By Brian Potter 13 May 2022
Manufacturing / Production Most VWs lose Blind-Spot Monitor, other safety bits due to chip woes

Most VWs lose Blind-Spot Monitor, other safety bits due to chip woes

The global semiconductor shortage continues to wreak havoc in the automotive industry.
By Brian Potter 28 April 2022
Weird 79-year-old woman buys new VW Golf GTI, her fifth hot hatch

79-year-old woman buys new VW Golf GTI, her fifth hot hatch

World's coolest grandma?
By Adrian Padeanu 13 March 2022
09:01 Races and Chases Watch VW Golf GTI Clubsport drag race Hyundai i30 N

Watch VW Golf GTI Clubsport drag race Hyundai i30 N

It's a battle of hot hatches, and there's a clear winner.
By Brian Potter 01 March 2022
Awards 2022 World Car of the Year finalist list includes four EVs

2022 World Car of the Year finalist list includes four EVs

We have all of the finalists in the five other award categories, too.
By Brian Potter 11 February 2022
03:05 Races and Chases Hyundai Kona N vs VW Golf GTI drag race is neck and neck

Hyundai Kona N vs VW Golf GTI drag race is neck and neck

Both have 2.0-litre turbocharged engines.
By Brian Potter 23 December 2021
00:57 Races and Chases VW Golf R vs Golf GTI 45 Clubsport drag race is not even close

VW Golf R vs Golf GTI 45 Clubsport drag race is not even close

This is why the Golf R is more expensive.
By Brian Potter 15 October 2021
09:39 Races and Chases VW Golf GTI Clubsport 45 needs more than eight minutes to lap the Nurburgring

VW Golf GTI Clubsport 45 needs more than eight minutes to lap the Nurburgring

The Renault Megane RS Trophy-R was about seven seconds quicker.
By Brian Potter 06 October 2021
01:16 Races and Chases VW Golf GTI 45 meets Megane Trophy and Leon Cupra in drag race

VW Golf GTI 45 meets Megane Trophy and Leon Cupra in drag race

European hot hatches show muscles.
By Brian Potter 05 October 2021
10:53 Races and Chases 320-bhp VW Amarok attempts to beat stock Golf GTI in drag race

320-bhp VW Amarok attempts to beat stock Golf GTI in drag race

Practicality is put to the test.
By Anthony Alaniz 15 August 2021
Concept Cars VW GTI BBS Concept gives Golf a retro revamp with gold wheels

VW GTI BBS Concept gives Golf a retro revamp with gold wheels

The GTI gets a dash of nostalgia.
By Anthony Alaniz 14 August 2021
08:13 Races and Chases VW Golf Clubsport proves its worth versus GTI, GTD in a drag race

VW Golf Clubsport proves its worth versus GTI, GTD in a drag race

The battle of go-fast, non-R Golfs is on.
By Jacob Oliva 04 August 2021
07:21 Races and Chases Classic Mk2 VW Golf GTI G60 barn find blitzes Autobahn at 140 mph

Classic Mk2 VW Golf GTI G60 barn find blitzes Autobahn at 140 mph

Old doesn't mean slow for this heavenly hot hatch.
By Christopher Smith 23 June 2021
10:31 Races and Chases UK: Can Civic Type-R keep up with the best from VW and Renault

UK: Can Civic Type-R keep up with the best from VW and Renault

It's closer than you think.
By Chris Okula 21 June 2021
07:48 Aftermarket / Tuning VW Golf GTI Mk6 has VR6 engine and only two seats

VW Golf GTI Mk6 has VR6 engine and only two seats

Bring back the VR6.
By Chris Okula 17 June 2021
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