The VW Golf has been around since 1974, but it wasn’t until 1976 that Volkswagen pulled its finger out and got cracking on a performance version. The legend goes that some dedicated engineers created ...

A car that needs no introduction, but we’re gonna give it one anyway. It may not have been the first ‘hot hatch’ per se, but the Mk1 Golf GTI is considered by many to be the “spiritual father of hot ...

Launched in 1977, the Golf GTI was the pioneer of the pocket rocket, and 50 years later, it’s still the go-to option for many buyers.

If you were to see this first-generation VW Golf GTI on the road, you probably wouldn’t have batted an eyelid, thinking it is just like any other Golf. However, it is actually very different. This ...

The market is quickly changing for the MK1 and MK2 Volkswagen Golf platforms. For years, these were considered the affordable way for younger enthusiasts to get into the Golf and GTI fraternity. As ...

Many generations of the Volkswagen Golf can be found parked on streets across the world, but it's particularly popular in Europe, where it's remained a bestseller for many decades. As a result of this ...

The Golf GTI is a legend of the motoring world, and the current model is a class-leader. But it's also a long way removed from the compact, light original. In fact, the closest thing to the Mk1 GTI in ...

When you hear the name Callaway, you instantly think about beefed-up Chevrolet Corvettes. And it makes sense because Callaway has been tuning them since the 1980s. Come 2021, and Callaway is also ...

Four decades ago, Volkswagen unveiled the first generation Golf GTI. The car was based on the Mk1 compact hatchback and gave enthusiasts driving thrills at an affordable price. The first models were ...

This 400HP VW Golf GTI MK1 with a 2.0 TFSI engine swap takes the legendary hot hatch to the next level. On the German Autobahn, this lightweight icon delivers brutal acceleration and raw turbocharged ...