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Rumors 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 Adrian Padeanu Feb 28 2023
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07:06 Races and Chases VW Golf R Surprises Against Cadillac CT4-V, BMW M240i In Drag Races

VW Golf R Surprises Against Cadillac CT4-V, BMW M240i In Drag Races

All three have all-wheel drive.
By Anthony Alaniz Feb 27 2023
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17:42 Races and Chases BMW M240i Faces Audi RS3, AMG A45, Golf R For Tuned Drag Race Glory

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 Jacob Oliva Feb 19 2023
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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 Angel Sergeev Feb 14 2023
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14:07 Races and Chases Can Honda Civic Type R FL5 Win Against AWD Hot Hatches In Drag Race?

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 Jacob Oliva Jan 22 2023
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Races and Chases VW Golf R Drag Race Is A Clash Of Three Generations

VW Golf R Drag Race Is A Clash Of Three Generations

All three cars are modified.
By Angel Sergeev Jan 18 2023
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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-liter V8 to win this battle.
By Anthony Alaniz Jan 13 2023
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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 Angel Sergeev Dec 06 2022
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Recalls VW Recalls Nearly 250K Vehicles For Weird Tire Pressure Sensor Problem

VW Recalls Nearly 250K Vehicles For Weird Tire Pressure Sensor Problem

Faulty sensors in some VW and Audi models may not work properly, but the fix is a simple software update.
By Christopher Smith Nov 07 2022
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Military / Police VW Golf R Driver Doing 174 MPH Pulled Over By Police

VW Golf R Driver Doing 174 MPH Pulled Over By Police

He was doing more than 100 mph over the speed limit.
By Adrian Padeanu Nov 07 2022
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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 Nov 05 2022
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10:17 Races and Chases Hyundai Veloster N Lines Up With VW Golf R For A Hot Hatch Drag Race

Hyundai Veloster N Lines Up With VW Golf R For A Hot Hatch Drag Race

With one of these cars having the advantage of all-wheel drive, the result is unsurprising.
By Jacob Oliva Oct 28 2022
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Spy Shots Best Spy Shots For The Week Of October 3

Best Spy Shots For The Week Of October 3

The highlights this week include the Lamborghini Urus Plug-In Hybrid, Mini Aceman, and updates to the Audi RS3.
By Chris Bruce Oct 07 2022
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Spy Shots 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 Adrian Padeanu Oct 07 2022
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Special Editions VW Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition Arrives This Fall For North America

VW Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition Arrives This Fall For North America

It’ll be available with a six-speed manual transmission.
By Anthony Alaniz Sep 01 2022
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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 Angel Sergeev Aug 24 2022
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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 Adrian Padeanu Aug 18 2022
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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 horsepower.
By Adrian Padeanu Aug 10 2022
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10:43 Races and Chases 2022 VW Golf R Drag Races Audi S4 To Show Power Isn't Everything

2022 VW Golf R Drag Races Audi S4 To Show Power Isn't Everything

Spoiler alert: VAG wins.
By Adrian Padeanu Aug 05 2022
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12:21 Races and Chases VW Golf R Mk8 Crushes Hyundai Elantra N In Standing Drag Race

VW Golf R Mk8 Crushes Hyundai Elantra N In Standing Drag Race

It's a different story from a roll, though.
By Jacob Oliva Jul 05 2022
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09:21 Races and Chases BMW M240i Faces Civic Type R, Golf R In Fierce Drag Race Battle

BMW M240i Faces Civic Type R, Golf R In Fierce Drag Race Battle

The lighter, less powerful Honda impresses on the track.
By Anthony Alaniz May 25 2022
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Special Editions Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years Edition Debuts Making 328 HP

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 Chris Bruce May 24 2022
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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 Jacob Oliva Apr 27 2022
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12:32 Aftermarket / Tuning VW Never Built Golf R With Audi RS3 Inline-Five Engine But An Enthusiast Did It

VW Never Built Golf R With Audi RS3 Inline-Five Engine But An Enthusiast Did It

And it's absolutely fabulous.
By Angel Sergeev Apr 19 2022
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