History of the Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen first introduced the Golf in 1974 as a modern alternative for the Beetle with a funky hatchback style that gave consumers a more conservative option for a compact car. While it’s been known by a variety of names, the popularity of this hatchback has stuck. Awards News: Golf GTI and Jetta GLI named in […]
What We Know So Far About the New Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf is a company classic, having been around since the 1970s. The nameplate has been used by Volkswagen for over 45 years, assuming different body styles and adapting to suit the needs and trends of the time periods it went through. Now it’s set to undergo its next makeover with the introduction of […]
Volkswagen Golf GTI Receives Top Safety Pick Rating from IIHS
If a vehicle doesn’t earn top scores for safety, it should be an immediate concern. In today’s automotive industry, automakers are working relentlessly to add the most intuitive and advanced safety systems on their vehicles to ensure consumers are always protected. Volkswagen does just this with its fleet of vehicles and the 2019 Golf GTI […]
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Nabs Hatchback of the Year
Popular Mechanics magazine named the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI its “Hatchback of the Year.” This is the second year in a row that the GTI took home honors in the magazine’s Automotive Excellence Awards. All in the Family: The Golf lineup is an awards fest The award speaks volumes for the model’s advancements in car […]
2019 Volkswagen Golf Family Makes Car and Driver 10Best List
Imagine being good enough at something that you get an award for it 13 years in a row. The 2019 Volkswagen Golf lineup secured a place on the prestigious Car and Driver 10Best list, and in so doing earned the Golf its 13th straight 10Best recognition. This year, the Golf earned high marks for its […]
Cars.com Names Volkswagen Golf GTI and Atlas Tops for 2018
Driving should have an element of fun, and according to Cars.com, you can’t find a more fun car to drive than the Volkswagen Golf GTI. The editors at Cars.com are so positive that the Golf GTI delivers the most joy that they gave it the title of “Most Fun-to-Drive Car of the Year.” “Sports cars […]
Car and Driver Magazine Names 2018 Volkswagen Golf models to “10Best” List
This year marks Volkswagen’s 12th consecutive inclusion in Car and Driver magazine’s “10Best” list. Pitted against 65 vehicles, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf models–e-Golf, Golf, Golf Attack, Golf GTI, Golf SportWagen, and Golf R–have risen above the competition to earn a spot on the annual list and will be showcased in the January 2018 edition of Car and […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf Model Overview
What’s New for the 2015 VW Golf? The 2014 and 2015 VW Golf share a similar exterior style, with the squared off headlights in the 2015 model being the standout feature. Inside the Golf, the center stack is made of better material; there are new air conditioning vents, climate controls, steering wheel, and a more […]
Cheeky Englishman Covers Volkswagen Golf with Astroturf
When Phillies pitcher Tug McGraw was asked if he preferred Astroturf to real grass, he famously replied, “I dunno, I never smoked Astroturf.” Sadly, it seems McGraw passed away 11 years before he had a chance to try driving it, either. A rather literal-minded man from the English seaside town of Paignton has covered his […]
Volkswagen Golf R Variant Wagon Debuting at LA Auto Show
It’s a good time to be a Volkswagen Golf. The 2015 model of the iconic compact car was recently selected as both the Motor Trend Car of the Year and the Green Car Reports Best Car to Buy, and now the well-recognized Golf family is welcoming its newest member, with the Volkswagen Golf R Variant […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf Wins Motor Trend Car of the Year Award
Awards-season has been kind to the Golf. First, Yahoo Autos gave their Car of the Year Award to the GTI. Then, a week later, Green Car Reports bestowed their Best Car to Buy title upon the rest of the Golf family. And then this morning, the prestigious 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf Named Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2015
Just a week after the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI was awarded the title of Yahoo Autos Car of the Year, the rest of the Golf family has gotten its due after being named Green Car Reports’ Best Car to Buy 2015. The VW Golf lineup includes the Golf TDI Clean Diesel model (30/45 mpg city/highway […]
2015 Yahoo Autos Car of the Year Award Goes to Volkswagen Golf GTI
After bestowing the title upon the Tesla Model S in 2013 and the Chevy Corvette Stingray in 2014, Yahoo has now selected the Volkswagen Golf GTI as the 2015 Yahoo Autos Car of the Year. The GTI’s victory represents a significant step down in pricing from the Stingray and Model S, as both models retailed […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI: More Space, More Power, More Everything
The all-new 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI is finally hitting U.S. dealerships, and with it comes the performance and style we’ve come to expect from the iconic hatchback as well as all kinds of upgrades, including a more powerful yet more fuel efficient engine and an overall lighter, safer, and bigger car. [ See more images […]
[PHOTOS] VW Previews 2015 Volkswagen Golf
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Volkswagen today put out new information about the upcoming 2015 Volkswagen Golf, which will hit dealerships this August. The 2015 Golf will be available with either two or four doors and has dropped in weight by up to 79 pounds. Despite the significant weight reduction, the Golf has actually grown in size and carries with […]
[PHOTOS] 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
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This morning, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen was revealed, replacing the Jetta SportWagen and standing in as America’s new favorite manual diesel wagon. If Volkswagen had a brain with which to generate thought and a mouth with which to speak those thoughts, it would say: “you’re welcome.” The Golf SportWagen uses the same MQB […]
2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI The 2014 Volkswagen Golf will be completely redesigned for 2014 with multiple stylistic changes throughout the hatchback. 2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI Exterior For the 2014 model year, the Golf TDI doesn’t stray too far from its typical styling with new headlights and taillights and more striking bodylines […]
2014 Volkswagen Golf Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Volkswagen Golf The Golf has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year. The German automaker’s iconic hatchback now features smoother lines, new head and taillights, and is actually slightly longer and boasts more headroom. 2014 Volkswagen Golf Exterior Despite undergoing a redesign, the 2014 Golf is still very recognizable […]