After driving 2,000 miles with a new valved exhaust, he takes his VW Golf GTI onto a quiet country road for a proper test.

There are two words that evoke excitement amongst performance fans like none others: Hot Hatch. I've yet to come across one that hasn't lived up to its performance promises - and then some.

In this video we put the VW Polo GTI 2.0 TSI Facelift through a performance test featuring 0 to 100 kmh, 100 to 200 kmh acceleration, turbocharged engine sound, and an immersive driver POV. Powered by ...

Johnson joins CarBuzz on March 2026. He's currently studying MA Automotive Journalism at Coventry University in the UK which is the only course in the world to focus on this specific subject. He ...

New York City, NY, May 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vehicle enthusiasts and performance drivers across the United States are increasingly facing one frustrating issue with modern Dodge and Chrysler ...

The first electric GTI is finally here. Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Polo GTI, a sporty 222-horsepower EV hot hatch that will start at around $45,000. 50 years after launching the first Golf GTI in ...

We’ll get to the new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI’s numbers soon. Firstly: the name. That badge. This is a BIG call. Previously, when Volkswagen has offered up a speedy version of an electrified car, it ...

When Volkswagen introduced the first Golf GTI in Europe in 1976, it might not have been the first hot hatchback, but it quickly became the gold standard version. Unlike in America, where big cars were ...

Golf GTI fans have earned some bragging rights over their Honda-loving rivals. That's because Germany's OG hot hatch just set a notable new record on the country's most famous racetrack. The ...

The 2026 VW GTI sport compact is a version of the automaker’s signature Golf hatchback. The VW GTI features advanced steering and responsive handling. Prices for the 2026 VW GTI start at $34,590.

With three years of experience in automotive journalism, Thomas is a UK-based writer and has written for a UK newspaper and Euronewsweek, covering everything from breaking industry news to the latest ...