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09:21
Races and Chases
UK: BMW M240i faces Civic Type R, Golf R in fierce drag race battle
The lighter, less powerful Honda impresses on the track.
By
Brian Potter
26 May 2022
Special Editions
Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years Edition Debuts Making 328 HP
It'll launch in mid-2022 and only be available for about a year.
By
Brian Potter
25 May 2022
Manufacturing / Production
Most VWs lose Blind-Spot Monitor, other safety bits due to chip woes
The global semiconductor shortage continues to wreak havoc in the automotive industry.
By
Brian Potter
28 April 2022
Races and Chases
2022 VW Golf R with 520 bhp hits 202 mph on pitch-black Autobahn
Tuner makes hot hatch even hotter by unlocking supercar levels of speed.
By
Brian Potter
25 March 2022
Awards
2022 World Car of the Year finalist list includes four EVs
We have all of the finalists in the five other award categories, too.
By
Brian Potter
11 February 2022
13:46
Races and Chases
UK: Can VW Golf R beat the best from Porsche, BMW, and Audi in a drag race?
The little Golf that could.
By
Brian Potter
29 November 2021
08:21
Races and Chases
UK: Can Cupra Leon beat the Golf R in a drag race?
The more favoured VW hatchback faces its Spanish cousin.
By
Brian Potter
24 November 2021
00:57
Races and Chases
VW Golf R vs Golf GTI 45 Clubsport drag race is not even close
This is why the Golf R is more expensive.
By
Brian Potter
15 October 2021
08:01
Races and Chases
UK: BMW M3 Competition vs VW Golf R drag race is not even close
The winner here comes from Germany.
By
Brian Potter
29 September 2021
07:47
Aftermarket / Tuning
VW Golf R32 tuned to 1,000 bhp is the ultimate sleeper hot hatch
It destroys a set of clutches every year.
By
Brian Potter
22 September 2021
Races and Chases
Drag race: Lamborghini Urus, Audi TT-RS, Porsche Cayman GT4, VW Golf R
The Volkswagen Auto Group goes for a drag race
By
Anton Andres
13 September 2021
10:06
Races and Chases
UK: Can the VW Golf R beat a V8-powered Audi SQ7 in a drag race?
Hot hatch versus SUV twice its engine size – which do you think won?
By
Jacob Oliva
25 August 2021
Official
2022 Volkswagen Golf R Estate debuts as all the car you'll ever need
The best all-rounder from VW is back with more power than ever and a Drift mode.
By
Adrian Padeanu
06 July 2021
04:53
Aftermarket / Tuning
VW Golf R Mk7.5 with Audi RS3 engine has 800+ bhp, sounds brutal
It's joined on camera by a heavily modded Golf R Mk6.
By
Adrian Padeanu
01 June 2021
10:33
Races and Chases
VW Golf R Mk8 shows off its differences drag racing Golf R Mk7.5
The new Golf R is more powerful than the outgoing model, but it’s heavier, too.
By
Anthony Alaniz
21 May 2021
07:36
Spy photos
New VW Golf R estate spied carving Nurburgring corners like a boss
Oh, the anticipation.
By
Christopher Smith
13 May 2021
15:05
Races and Chases
2021 VW Golf R drag races Audi RS6 Avant, VAG wins
The most powerful Golf versus its luxurious cousin. Which one's quicker?
By
Jacob Oliva
09 May 2021
01:47
Races and Chases
Watch two Volkswagen Golf Rs drag race on snow because AWD rules
It's part of a new web series showcasing the feisty VeeDub on slick surfaces.
By
Christopher Smith
11 April 2021
15:57
Races and Chases
Audi S3 and VW Golf R duke it out in 0-60 mph sprint, braking tests
Not a proper drag race, but still very intriguing.
By
Matthew Crisara
08 April 2021
06:11
Races and Chases
New Volkswagen Golf R hits GPS-verified 172 mph on German Autobahn
The hot-hatch is fast.
By
Anthony Alaniz
03 April 2021
08:25
Races and Chases
R you ready? VW Golf R fights Honda Civic Type R in drag race
They have similar power, but there's a big difference in performance.
By
Chris Bruce
26 March 2021
Spy photos
VW Golf R estate spied virtually undisguised with full roll cage
The prototype also had a pair of body-hugging Recaro seats.
By
Adrian Padeanu
23 March 2021
18:59
Aftermarket / Tuning
2021 VW Golf R dyno run in UK suggests the hot hatch is underrated
The engine isn't even broken in yet.
By
Christopher Smith
20 March 2021
09:35
Races and Chases
2021 VW Golf R drag races its luxury hot hatch rivals
Do we have a new hot hatch king?
By
Chris Okula
14 March 2021
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