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…
Volkswagen is making some of the best cars the company has ever produced, as evidenced by the attention and awards the vehicles are receiving. First, it was the 2026 GTI and Golf R being named co-winners of the MotorTrend Car of the Year Award, and now it’s Car and Driver naming the GTI, Golf R, and Tiguan to its annual Editors’ Choice list. A Word from Volkswagen “We are…
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…
Volkswagen recently announced that two of the automaker’s most popular models, the 2025 GTI and Golf R, will be getting a refreshed exterior and interior that delivers newer styling features, exterior paint options, wheel designs, interior appointments, and a new infotainment system that will bring physical buttons back to the steering wheel. New Exterior Features …
The Olympics, an event where competitors and fans alike proudly show their national pride. Where countries compete to see which can win the most gold medals and collect the most accolades overall. Where athletes are heroes for younger generations. The Olympics has long been a showdown between the United States and Russia—and now the United…
An editor from MotorTrend embarked on a family road trip from Los Angeles to Houston and back, choosing the 2023 Golf GTI as his steed. While this GTI’s reputation for fun on the streets of LA was well-known, this journey served as a testament to its practicality, reassuringly demonstrating its versatility for both daily use…
Every year, Car and Driver issues their Editor’s Choice List awards, and Bud Brown Volkswagen is proud to tell you that six Volkswagen models were listed as 2024 Editor’s Choice award winners. Unlike other automotive magazine awards that choose among new or redesigned models, candidates for the Editor’s Choice List can be any model sold…
In 2003, Volkswagen released its Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG), which has slowly but surely been phasing out customers’ want for the manual transmission. And now, VW has officially announced that the 2024 GTI and Golf R will be the last chance for buyers to choose the old-school manual transmission. Engine The Mk8 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI…
