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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.
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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
All three have all-wheel drive.
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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
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
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?
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
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
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
You can always trust an inline-six diesel.
By
Angel Sergeev
Dec 06 2022
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
And it's absolutely fabulous.
By
Angel Sergeev
Apr 19 2022
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