The VW Golf GTI and Peugot 205 GTI are generally considered the origin of the hot hatch category. They were cheap economy cars with some performance parts bolted on, making driving excitement available to the masses without sacrificing practicality. Without question, those original hot hatches transformed the auto industry...but I think the MK4 Golf R32... Continue Reading →
The Mk5 VW Golf GTI casting is one of my favorite Matchbox models of all time, so I’m stoked to see this Mk8 Golf GTE debut as the perfect purple successor to my beloved Mk5. Add in my affinity for hot hatches, and this seems to be the perfect Matchbox model for me. So, how’d... Continue Reading →
The Mk7 VW Golf has been a frustrating casting to collect, as every version we’ve seen has been ruined by ugly side graphics that come at the cost of any front or rear detailing. As a lover of clean cars and Volkswagens alike, this has annoyed me to no end. Luckily, it seems someone at... Continue Reading →
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