John Neff is a veteran automotive journalist with over two decades of experience leading major outlets such as Autoblog and Motor1. Beginning his career as Editor-in-Chief of Speed, Style & Sound, he ...

Through eight generations over 40 years, the Volkswagen Golf GTI has defined affordable fun, and the Golf R has embellished the package with more power and all-wheel drive. That their hatchback bodies ...

Enthusiasts, purists, and hot-hatch lovers gather round because I come with good news: The 2026 Volkswagen GTI still delivers on smiles per mile, and the O.G. formula has stood the test of time. The ...

VW’s beloved hatchback is now a three-time Car of the Year winner. History repeating itself is nothing rare in the automotive business, and for the Volkswagen Golf, its contribution to such tradition ...

Volkswagen’s performance Golf GTI and Golf R hatchbacks are updated for the 2025 model year, and while their looks and tech are newer, the headline-grabbing news is that no manual transmission is ...

Volkswagen introduced the facelifted Golf GTI and Golf R last year, but they’re finally making their way stateside. They feature a host of upgrades as well as higher sticker prices to boot. Starting ...

Since picking up his first set of MicroMachine toy cars as a toddler, Chris knew he had a passion for automobiles embedded in his soul. It wasn't until he started flipping through car magazines a ...

Volkswagen, the second-largest automaker in the world, never ceases to amaze with its design- and quality-related issues. Take, for instance, the Golf R and Golf GTI. Previously recalled over an ...

Regardless, the fact that the company does not need to develop an all-new engine is good for everyone, even if the manual transmission has departed Wolfsburg forever. "[At] VW, we must deliver on all ...

The Volkswagen Golf has consistently been a top choice among performance-oriented hatchbacks, available in GTI and high-performance Golf R models. Unfortunately, buyers will no longer have the option ...

HIGHS Plucky 328-hp turbo four, standard all-wheel-drive, serious performance and thrills. LOWS Manual transmission is forevermore MIA, Euro-Package seats add support but lack ventilation, GTI is ...