Years ago, our own Joel Feder sat down with former Volkswagen North America CEO Scott Keogh for a small roundtable discussion. They chatted about VW’s U.S. crossover portfolio, and Keogh explained ...

Some hatchbacks are also fun to drive with nimble handling and peppy engines. Yet, with the surge in popularity of SUVs and ...

Edmunds has identified the top budget hatchbacks for 2026, highlighting models that offer versatility, performance, and ...

Now, most cars that call themselves sport utility vehicles are not even vaguely sporty. Conversely, the Golf R is all about spirited driving. The engine is obviously a sweetheart; VW's been refining ...

Class: LL2 | Base: $52,120 | As Tested: $52,416 Power and Weight: 328 hp • 3369 lb • 10.3 lb/hp Tires: Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 235/35R-19 91Y + Life is all about give and take. Volkswagen gave the Golf ...

UPDATE 10/6/25: This review has been updated with instrumented test results. The winding rural roads that lead to West Virginia's Summit Point Motorsports Park are the perfect appetizer for a real ...

We're approaching the 25th anniversary of Volkswagen Golf R models, so to ring in the special occasion, VW seems to be going all out. It's reportedly fitting its hottest hatch with the same ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Aside from the inimitable Type 1 Beetle, no car better represents Volkswagen’s economical ethos than the Golf. Generation after generation, the Golf demonstrated that smart engineering and quality ...

If there has ever been a true enthusiast car made for everyone, it would be the Volkswagen GTI. The iconic hot hatchback will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026, joining the likes of the Chevrolet ...

If you need one car to be nearly everything an enthusiast driver could possibly want it to be (efficient commuter, capable canyon carver, car-pool-friendly kid carrier, cavernous cargo hauler, ...

Volkswagen provided accommodation so Ars could drive the Golf GTI. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. VW has been making hot Golfs for as long as I’ve been on the planet—next year will be the ...