The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R offers an impressive performance pedigree. Its 2.0-liter turbo four makes 315 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque when paired to its 6-speed manual transmission. That ...

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Having received minor tweaks to their head- and taillights for 2025, the Volkswagen GTI and Golf R are unchanged for 2026.

When you say WV, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind – except Beetle? Don’t say Dieselgate, please, and do not open the topic about the two middle-aged Germans who started it all, Adi and ...

Volkswagen has unveiled the facelifted Golf R and Golf R Variant, following a preview earlier this month. They combine added performance with updated styling and new technology. Like the Golf GTI, the ...

In recent years, the Volkswagen Golf R has become somewhat of an odd proposition. It’s deservedly renowned for its versatility—a comfortable super tourer among hot hatches one minute, and an apex ...

On the outside, the new Golf R has restyled headlights and taillights, a new grille, and a new front bumper. The badge is illuminated now, too. Opting for the Black Edition will also bring darker trim ...

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This 800HP Volkswagen Golf 6 R 3.6 HGP Biturbo is an absolute beast! Watch as this heavily modified Golf R unleashes its power with brutal accelerations, insane turbo sounds, and mind-blowing speed. A ...

Volkswagen is introducing a redesigned eighth-generation "MkVIII" Golf for 2022, and although we won't get the base car, there's some exciting news. After a couple years off, we're getting a new Golf ...

If you’re old like me, you’re a liar like me. That’s not an indictment—aging makes us liars. Honestly, I didn’t see Pearl Jam in my friend’s basement in 1993. I probably wore wide-leg jeans, bleached ...