The first Golf GTI (initially called the Rabbit GTI in the U.S.) debuted as a 1976 model, and simple math shows that the GTI is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. That celebration is likely to take many forms, including the promised Golf GTI Edition 5001 model. One of the first ways VW is recognizing the anniversary is by bringing…
Cars have a practical purpose and can also be a source of considerable enjoyment. When a model does both beautifully, well… it wins awards. Thus, Bud Brown Volkswagen is proud to announce that, fresh from being selected as Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year”, the 2026 Golf R and GTCar aI have been named among Car and Driver’s “10Best”. Neither vehicle is a stranger to…
The industry may be dominated by SUVs and crossovers, but each year, Motor Trend reviews the latest models of sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and any other body style still considered a “car” for itsprestigious Car of the Year Award. For the 2026 edition, Bud Brown Volkswagen is pleased to announce that Motor Trend selected the…
In September, the Volkswagen Golf GTI celebrated the 50th anniversary of its global debut. Since then, it has sparked the imagination of enthusiasts the world over. The Golf GTI has been the blueprint for all “hot hatches” and “sport compacts” since then. For 2025, the Golf GTI continues to set the standard for the sport…
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is an icon. It has set the standard for all “hot hatches” to follow for the past 49 years. Since its arrival in the early 1980s, America’s love affair with the Golf GTI has brought enthusiasts together to celebrate this performance hatchback. For 2025, the Golf GTI has been given a…
