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Concept Cars Volkswagen once built a 500-bhp V10 Golf 5 with AWD

Volkswagen once built a 500-bhp V10 Golf 5 with AWD

It was a running prototype that revved to 8,200 rpm.
By Brian Potter 01 April 2023
Rumours Volkswagen Golf electric to be previewed soon by new concept - report

Volkswagen Golf electric to be previewed soon by new concept - report

The ID.2 could bear the Golf moniker in production guise and spawn a GTI version.
By Brian Potter 15 February 2023
Races and Chases See VW Golf with 509 bhp handle the Nurburgring like a boss

See VW Golf with 509 bhp handle the Nurburgring like a boss

You can drive this particular car in Assetto Corsa.
By Brian Potter 31 January 2023
Official VW boss confirms Golf facelift for 2024, electric ninth generation to follow

VW boss confirms Golf facelift for 2024, electric ninth generation to follow

The "Golf" name will soldier on in the electric era.
By Brian Potter 30 January 2023
13:03 Aftermarket / Tuning This immaculate VW Golf Mk1 hides two turbocharged VR6 engines

This immaculate VW Golf Mk1 hides two turbocharged VR6 engines

They operate independently of each other.
By Brian Potter 24 December 2022
Official Volkswagen Golf to live on, ninth generation to sit below ID.3

Volkswagen Golf to live on, ninth generation to sit below ID.3

Company boss suggests it'll be slightly smaller than the ID.3.
By Brian Potter 18 November 2022
Spy photos Volkswagen Golf test mule spied with massive new touchscreen inside

Volkswagen Golf test mule spied with massive new touchscreen inside

A facelifted model is expected next year, but this Golf is testing the new screen right now.
By Brian Potter 29 September 2022
Official VW Golf 9 in doubt due to rising costs with development of ICE cars

VW Golf 9 in doubt due to rising costs with development of ICE cars

A decision is expected to be taken in the next 12 months.
By Brian Potter 04 August 2022
15:37 Design UK: Neglected 2006 VW Golf gets eight hours of pampering from Top Gear clean team

UK: Neglected 2006 VW Golf gets eight hours of pampering from Top Gear clean team

There's something therapeutic about seeing a regular car getting some love from detailers.
By Brian Potter 12 May 2022
Teasers VW teases a 'notably fast transporter' that'll debut in February

VW teases a 'notably fast transporter' that'll debut in February

This is a different kind of NFT. Or is it?
By Anthony Alaniz 16 January 2022
08:24 Races and Chases Volkswagen Golf 8 with 2.0-litre diesel engine goes flat out on the Autobahn

Volkswagen Golf 8 with 2.0-litre diesel engine goes flat out on the Autobahn

Take a pause from all the GTIs and Rs being pushed hard on the German motorway.
By Brian Potter 21 December 2021
03:10 Technology 2022 VW Golf gets major infotainment upgrade to fix speed issues

2022 VW Golf gets major infotainment upgrade to fix speed issues

Not only does it have improved software, but also significantly more powerful hardware.
By Brian Potter 17 December 2021
09:01 Races and Chases UK: VW Golf can beat Ferrari Pista in drag race only if it starts at 90 mph

UK: VW Golf can beat Ferrari Pista in drag race only if it starts at 90 mph

A Golf TDI can bean anything.
By Brian Potter 26 October 2021
09:13 Races and Chases VW Golf 8 is plenty fast on the Autobahn even only with the 1.5 TSI

VW Golf 8 is plenty fast on the Autobahn even only with the 1.5 TSI

It's a small but powerful engine.
By Anthony Karr 23 October 2021
Races and Chases This bog standard MK.8 VW Golf TDI does a lap of the Nurburgring

This bog standard MK.8 VW Golf TDI does a lap of the Nurburgring

And the lap time is...
By Anton Andres 03 October 2021
09:06 Races and Chases VW Golf GTD races BMW 1 Series and Skoda Octavia RS in diesel showdown

VW Golf GTD races BMW 1 Series and Skoda Octavia RS in diesel showdown

See what diesel performance vehicles can do.
By Chris Bruce 26 May 2021
12:49 Races and Chases Watch a Volkswagen Golf 2 with VR6 swap thrash the Nurburgring

Watch a Volkswagen Golf 2 with VR6 swap thrash the Nurburgring

The driver has the VIN number tattooed on her arm.
By Matthew Crisara 05 May 2021
Pricing New plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Golf starts at just under £33k

New plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Golf starts at just under £33k

The new model comes with a 44-mile electric range and a 1.4-litre petrol engine.
By James Fossdyke 03 May 2021
08:37 Races and Chases Old VW Golf diesel with 683,000 miles, 67 bhp hits top speed on autobahn

Old VW Golf diesel with 683,000 miles, 67 bhp hits top speed on autobahn

...eventually.
By Adrian Padeanu 22 April 2021
Pricing Volkswagen adds mid-range Active trim to popular models

Volkswagen adds mid-range Active trim to popular models

The Polo, Golf and Tiguan are all in line for fresh variants, along with the T-Cross and T-Roc.
By James Fossdyke 20 April 2021
Technology Volkswagen Golf gets special live update app for football fans

Volkswagen Golf gets special live update app for football fans

The app will give you live goal updates as you drive.
By James Fossdyke 23 March 2021
Races and Chases See VW Golf 8 try to keep up with Porsche Panamera on the Autobahn

See VW Golf 8 try to keep up with Porsche Panamera on the Autobahn

Petrolhead alert: it's a diesel hatch.
By Anthony Karr 20 February 2021
Recalls VW Golf 8 hit by another software glitch, 56,000 cars recalled

VW Golf 8 hit by another software glitch, 56,000 cars recalled

This time, the culprits are the infotainment system and the reversing camera.
By Adrian Padeanu 13 January 2021
12:00 Races and Chases Toyota Corolla, VW Golf, Honda Civic compete for compact superiority

Toyota Corolla, VW Golf, Honda Civic compete for compact superiority

A slow race doesn’t mean it’ll be a boring one.
By Anthony Alaniz 18 December 2020
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