The automotive industry feels like it's reached a tipping point where older cars are way more interesting than new ones. So if you own an Mk1 Golf in mint condition, keep it, take care of it, save it ...

Only a handful of cars can brag about being faster than a factory Lamborghini and you would put your money on a Volkswagen Golf being one of them. While it may sound impossible, the first car that ...

When it comes to tuning a car, more is usually better. Adding more fuel, more air, and more turbo boost are the typical methods of getting more power out of a car. But what about adding more engines?

Depending on the overall condition, one could pick up a functional first-gen Volkswagen Golf for anywhere between €500 to €1,000 ($585-$1,170) in Europe. This one, however, is a bit more special, as ...

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 ...

After working predominantly as a freelancer at CarHP/CarIndigo, Amreetam joined the TopSpeed team as a journalist in September 2021. In a world where SUVs are booming, he favors sedans and adores BMWs ...

The Volkswagen Golf is a car that needs no introduction: in 2024, it celebrated its 50th birthday, and it’s been around for eight generations and sold upwards of 37 million units around the world.

The Beetle may be the most famous Volkswagen, but the automaker’s highest-selling model of all time is actually the Golf, with over 35 million units having been bought worldwide. Now, one of the most ...

The pilot makes it obvious that this Golf isn’t easy to drive. On the outside, you can see the car powerslide through the chicanes while popping onto three wheels in some turns, showing the Vee-Dub’s ...

Another month, another look back at the greatest projects in Forge's history, and this time it's the turn of the frankly epic Forge Motorsport Berg Cup VW Golf Mk1 The Germans, as you might have ...

At first glance, this 1983 Volkswagen Golf Mk1 looks like a beautifully restored classic hot hatch. However, a closer look underneath the bodywork reveals a build that is far from original. Belonging ...