The VW Golf is 50 years old in 2024. Originally intended to be an update and replacement for the beloved VW Beetle, the Golf ended up as an icon in its own right, the epitome of the forward-thinking, ...

The 2023 Volkswagen Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition is coming to North America this fall and keeps the all-important manual transmission and the 315-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.

VW listened to fans and gave the GTI steering wheel buttons again. But the Golf R still doesn't get them, even though it costs $15K more.

Volkswagen recently updated the Golf GTI and Golf R for 2025. Here's what's new and really matters.

VW has also fitted the Golf R 333 Limited Edition models with an Akrapovič exhaust system, complete with four tips in a bright finish. That'll surely make it sound great.

Volkswagen provided accommodation so Ars could drive the Golf GTI. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. VW has been making hot Golfs for as long as I've been on the planet—next year will ...

The VW Golf GTI has earned its place as one of the most iconic hot hatches in history, but even this legend isn’t immune to the electric revolution. Just after Volkswagen announced it’s ...

The updated VW Golf R starts at $48,325 and loses its stick option for 2025, but can easily cost over $50,000 with options.

Can Rivian help the hatch find its place as an EV? That’s what Volkswagen is betting on. The next-generation hatch, set to arrive as the ID Golf, will feature an entirely new platform and ...

The Mk 8 Golf is due for a mid-life refresh next year, and when that happens, VW will be simplifying things by dropping the manual transmission option.

Volkswagen's Golf is about to get a lot more expensive A recent deal between VW and the union representing its German workforce is pushing the Golf into potentially costly territory.

A VW Golf update brings new tech, innovations and efficiencies to keep the car at the heart of the brand 50 years after its debut ...