VW Golf GTI is the Best Hatchback on Good Housekeeping List
I don’t know about you, but I always look for the latest car reviews from… checks notes… Good Housekeeping? Not to worry, folks. The team at GH worked closely with the experts at Car and Driver to carefully craft its “Best New Family Cars” list. Among the 18 categories, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI was […]
VW Golf Named in Digital Trends’ Best Cars of 2019
The bestselling VW Golf was named the best hatchback of 2019 by Digital Trends.
Drive a VW Golf GTI in Your Dreams
There’s always that one car that you dream of driving. Some people reach for the pinnacle of luxury cars, and some look to performance vehicles with powerful engines and great driving dynamics. Everyone knows that Rebecca dreams of the BMW i3. Volkswagen took the idea of dream driving and used it to create its latest […]
2015 North American Car of the Year Award Goes to VW Golf and Golf GTI
Volkswagen came to Detroit to win awards and chew bubblegum, and it’s all out of bubblegum. Actually, Volkswagen ostensibly came to Detroit just to debut its new Cross Coupe GTE concept, but the German automaker got a pleasant surprise this morning when the VW Golf and Golf GTI were named the 2015 North American Car of […]
2015 VW Golf R Pre-Order Starts January 8th
The high-performance R member of Volkswagen’s acclaimed Golf family will be arriving at US dealerships in the first quarter of 2015, but those who want to guarantee ownership will get a chance to do so in less than two weeks from now. The 2015 VW Golf R pre-order will begin on January 8th, with 500 initial models available […]
[VIDEO] Rob Huebel Drives a VW Golf Through Target in New Funny or Die Ad
Volkswagen has released a new video (below) promoting the 2015 Golf through Funny or Die, a website that, true to its name, asks viewers to vote on whether a video was funny or the people who made it should be murdered. Taking his life into his own hands by starring in the ad is comedic […]
2015 VW Golf GTI Wins “Cheap Speed Challenge”
Looking to get a powerful performer without breaking the bank? Cars.com and USA Today’s “Cheap Speed Challenge” suggests that those wanting a performance-oriented ride without paying more than $30,000 would be best suited to turn their attentions to the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI, which topped seven other new vehicles for the crown. “Not only does […]
ICYMI: VW Debuted 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R in Chicago
A lot has happened in the automotive industry in the last few months, so I wouldn’t be surprised if you missed some of it. For example, the Chicago Auto Show — which typically takes place every February — recently occurred, and Volkswagen unveiled the 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R. Another Option: Learn more about […]
Meet the 2017 VW e-Golf
Volkswagen is really making sure that the American public realizes how committed it is to electric cars. At this month’s Automobility LA, previously (and in some circles currently) known as the LA Auto Show, the German automaker unveiled its latest generation of e-Golf electric car. The 2017 model has been upgraded to make it a […]
VW Plug-in Hybrid Golf GTE Sport Concept Takes On LA
If you’re a fan of futuristic vehicles, take a look at the VW Golf GTE Sport Concept that just rolled out at the LA Auto Show. This is the first time that the concept has been on display in North America, and is a look into the future of the VW model lineup, especially in […]
[PHOTOS] VW Previews 2015 Volkswagen Golf
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 […]
2015 VW e-Golf is Almost Here, Very Blue
The Golf family will be getting greener (or bluer, perhaps) when the 2015 VW e-Golf makes its debut in select markets toward the end of the year. Volkswagen’s first fully electric offering in the United States is the latest offering in Volkswagen’s Think Blue® eco-friendly initiative and the next step in VW’s quest to be […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf R Debuts, Is VW’s Most Powerful Hatch to Date
At the opening press day of the 2014 North American International Auto Show, VW unveiled the all-new 2015 Volkswagen Golf R at long last. As Volkswagen promised, the newest edition Golf R is the most powerful production Golf to hit American shores yet. 2015 Volkswagen Golf R: Driving Pleasure VW estimates the hot hatch, which […]
2015 Volkswagen eGolf Marks VW’s First Electric Entry in America
And is just about as boring as golf too
Volkswagen has now jumped on the electric bandwagon (which is likely powered by a lithium-ion battery) by revealing its first electric entry in the United States: the 2015 Volkswagen eGolf. While it’s nice to think that Volkswagen’s main motivation for establishing an electric variant of the Golf here in America was to promote environmental sustainability, […]
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 […]
2022 VW Jetta & GLI Get Updated Styling and New Engines
The Jetta became a part of the Volkswagen lineup in 1979. Just five years later, the Jetta GLI arrived after the successful launch of the Golf GTI. Now, both the standard Jetta and the performance version have been updated for 2022 with revised styling and engine upgrades. More VW News: All-electric ID.4 receives Popular Mechanics […]
VW Debuts Alluring New Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept
Every once in a while, Volkswagen lets superfans design and modify its models to showcase to the world. This initiative furthers VW’s idea that everyday drivers can enjoy and appreciate Volkswagen cars while still making them their own. The latest enthusiast-inspired model is the new Atlas Cross Sport GT Concept designed by Jamie Orr. In […]
VW to Produce ID.5 Electric SUV in Late 2021
Volkswagen is currently in the middle of an electric revolution. Its line of ID all-electric vehicles is gradually growing, with its most prominent example being the successful ID.4 SUV. This year will see the lineup expand even more, with a coupe version of the ID.4 — called the ID.5 — now confirmed to go into […]