The Mk5 Golf GTI was pivotal for the future of Volkswagen performance cars. Following the blunt, flat-footed Mk4, the GTI badge was in desperate need of a renaissance, and the Mk5 burst through the ...

The Volkswagen Golf R is perhaps the most well-rounded hot hatchback available, if you’re willing to pay for it. Between its powerful turbocharged engine and all-wheel-drive grip, not many rivals can ...

And that is why we went about diving into what these two siblings offer. Both are refreshed for 2025, yet their respective identities remain unchanged at the core. And choosing one over the other is ...

This VW Golf MK5 may look tame, but under the hood? A 2.5L turbocharged beast that sounds like an RS3 and pulls like one too — only this time, it’s FWD. Tuned to perfection and built for surprise ...

Can a high-mileage MK5 Golf GTI handle a Stage 2+ tune? 🔧🚗 Let’s put it to the test and see how much power we can safely extract! #MK5GTI #Stage2Plus #HighMileageTuning #PerformanceTuning The ...

A red, manual three-door with the tartan seats was the Mk5 Golf GTI dream - now it's Shed money For Shed, a man with a permanently puzzled expression, life is full of conundrums. One headscratcher ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

With more than 37 million Volkswagen Golfs produced, it’s the third most popular car ever made. Whether you, a family member or a friend has had one, the Golf is so well-known that there’s a good ...

As the Golf celebrates half a century of production, we take a look back at its impressive history. Let’s take a look at 50 years of the Volkswagen Golf. Pictures: PA With more than 37 million ...

The British government saw great potential in war-torn Germany after WWII in setting up and rebuilding the destroyed Volkswagen facility and ramping up production of its compact and economical Type 1 ...