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00:27 Teasers Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition teased ahead of 31 May debut

Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition teased ahead of 31 May debut

It'll likely be just as potent as the 2022 20 Years Edition.
By Brian Potter 03 May 2023
Rumours Next VW Golf R could be an AWD electric hot hatch with dual motors

Next VW Golf R could be an AWD electric hot hatch with dual motors

Volkswagen has already said all R models will be electric by 2030.
By Brian Potter 28 February 2023
17:42 Races and Chases UK: BMW M240i faces Audi RS3, AMG A45, Golf R for tuned drag race glory

UK: BMW M240i faces Audi RS3, AMG A45, Golf R for tuned drag race glory

Watch these tuned German performance machines have a go on the tarmac at full power.
By Brian Potter 20 February 2023
Races and Chases VW Golf 8 R drag races Tiguan R in family TSI feud

VW Golf 8 R drag races Tiguan R in family TSI feud

Both cars have the same engine and transmission.
By Brian Potter 16 February 2023
14:07 Races and Chases UK: Can Honda Civic Type R FL5 win against AWD hot hatches in drag race?

UK: Can Honda Civic Type R FL5 win against AWD hot hatches in drag race?

As the only FWD hot hatchback with a manual gearbox in this contest, the FL5 is at a huge disadvantage.
By Brian Potter 23 January 2023
Races and Chases UK: VW Golf R drag race is a clash of three generations

UK: VW Golf R drag race is a clash of three generations

All three cars are modified.
By Brian Potter 19 January 2023
02:46 Races and Chases Mustang fights AWD onslaught in drag race against RS3, M240i, Golf R

Mustang fights AWD onslaught in drag race against RS3, M240i, Golf R

The Ford needs more than its high-powered 5.0-litre V8 to win this battle.
By Anthony Alaniz 15 January 2023
Races and Chases BMW M440d races VW Golf R to prove diesel is not dead yet

BMW M440d races VW Golf R to prove diesel is not dead yet

You can always trust an inline-six diesel.
By Brian Potter 06 December 2022
Police New VW Golf R driver doing 174 mph pulled over by police

New VW Golf R driver doing 174 mph pulled over by police

He was doing more than 100 mph over the speed limit.
By Brian Potter 07 November 2022
08:15 Races and Chases Nissan Z versus VW Golf R drag race sees a landslide winner

Nissan Z versus VW Golf R drag race sees a landslide winner

One of these cars won by a sizeable margin in both standing and rolling starts.
By Jacob Oliva 06 November 2022
Spy photos VW Golf R 20 Years Edition spied testing with front canards

VW Golf R 20 Years Edition spied testing with front canards

Is VW working on a track-focused Golf R?
By Brian Potter 07 October 2022
Records VW Golf R 20 Years Edition now officially the fastest R model on Nurburgring

VW Golf R 20 Years Edition now officially the fastest R model on Nurburgring

It is also the most powerful production Golf in history.
By Brian Potter 25 August 2022
Crashes / Wrecks VW Golf R with crushed roof spotted in traffic as if nothing happened

VW Golf R with crushed roof spotted in traffic as if nothing happened

That won't buff out.
By Brian Potter 18 August 2022
Official VW shows how it made the most powerful Golf ever

VW shows how it made the most powerful Golf ever

The most potent Golf of them all packs nearly 330 bhp.
By Brian Potter 10 August 2022
03:19 Races and Chases VW Golf R with 600-bhp five-cylinder engine sounds like Group B heaven

VW Golf R with 600-bhp five-cylinder engine sounds like Group B heaven

The race car is glorious at the 2022 Alpe del Nevegal Hillclimb.
By Brian Potter 05 August 2022
09:21 Races and Chases UK: BMW M240i faces Civic Type R, Golf R in fierce drag race battle

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 bhp

Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years Edition debuts making 328 bhp

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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
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