This is a big year for Volkswagen in terms of showcasing new products and it is quite fitting that the iconic VW Golf GTI Mk 8.5 will officially open the dancefloor in a matter of weeks. Much delayed ...

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You can’t buy a new Golf GTI with a manual, but this low-mileage example is the next best thing. The 2024 model year was the last one offering a manual transmission for the Golf GTI. This rare, ...

Volkswagen has announced on a number of occasions that the next-generation Golf is going down the electric route. And yes, this will also apply to the GTI, the iconic front-wheel drive hot hatch, as ...

If you build engines, tune cars, or even just like mashing your foot on the throttle with conviction, you’ve probably heard the term “wideband O2 sensor” being thrown around at the track, dyno ...

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There was a time in my life when $1,000 was an awful lot to spend on a car. Most of my automotive purchases in the 1990s were half that or less. Thankfully, those days are gone, but I still like to ...

With the 2024 model eliminating the manual transmission, the Golf GTI still boasts tremendous fun and functionality for consumers. With a large following, the Golf is no secret to the VW fleet as its ...