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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 5 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
07:47 Aftermarket / Tuning VW Golf R32 tuned to 1,000 bhp is the ultimate sleeper hot hatch

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

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?

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

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 6 July 2021
04:53 Aftermarket / Tuning VW Golf R Mk7.5 with Audi RS3 engine has 800+ bhp, sounds brutal

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 1 June 2021
10:33 Races and Chases VW Golf R Mk8 shows off its differences drag racing Golf R Mk7.5

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

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

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 9 May 2021
01:47 Races and Chases Watch two Volkswagen Golf Rs drag race on snow because AWD rules

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

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 8 April 2021
06:11 Races and Chases New Volkswagen Golf R hits GPS-verified 172 mph on German Autobahn

New Volkswagen Golf R hits GPS-verified 172 mph on German Autobahn

The hot-hatch is fast.
By Anthony Alaniz 3 April 2021
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