From the January/February 2026 issue of Car and Driver. Losing another manual transmission frustrates us nearly as much as missing out on breakfast at Whammy Burger by three minutes. We North ...

The Volkswagen GTI and the spicier Golf R are two of the small number of hot hatchbacks that are still on offer here in the United States. It was VW that kicked off the whole segment 50 years ago at ...

This model has 33% more power than the base Tiguan. Front and rear light bars on the 2026 VW Tiguan stand out. Compact SUVs are getting to be like labradoodles: so popular it’s hard to tell one from ...

Discover the stunning VW GTI Roadster, a radical take on the iconic Golf. With its aggressive design, open-top style, and track-ready performance, this concept car shows what happens when Volkswagen ...

I've been using the S2T paddles in the MK6 Volkswagen gti daily and although they cost a premium compared to the various paddle extenders I'd say they are worth it and you should get them! They fully ...

Here is your guide to the best short shifters and some of the best brands in the business. Is the gearstick feeling tired in your sports car? Tired of long throws, wobbly gearknobs, and a feel that’s ...

Few cars possess as much canon as the Volkswagen GTI. Originally badged as the Rabbit GTI in the US market, it won the hearts and minds of anyone in search of affordable, reliable, and above all fun ...

The prospect of a five-pot Golf GTI has resurfaced - what better time to revisit VW's knack for special editions? It’s silly season at the Nurburgring right now. Every day new spy pics appear in the ...

Tinkering with a project car can be fun, and one of the easiest and most affordable mods to enhance your driving experience is by adding a short-throw shifter. It might not make your car go faster but ...

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With the 2024 model eliminating the manual transmission, the Golf GTI still boasts tremendous fun and functionality for consumers. With a large following, the Golf is no secret to the VW fleet as its ...