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General 5 Mega Hot Hatches Go Head-To-Head In Drag Races

5 Mega Hot Hatches Go Head-To-Head In Drag Races

Let the hot hatch war begin!
By Anthony Karr 13h ago
Official VW Golf R Performance Pack Has Akrapovic Exhaust, Lighter Brakes

VW Golf R Performance Pack Has Akrapovic Exhaust, Lighter Brakes

The titanium exhaust system is also considerably lighter than the standard setup.
By Adrian Padeanu Jul 31, 2017
Aftermarket / Tuning VW Tuner Oettinger Sharpens Golf GTI, Golf R For Worthersee

VW Tuner Oettinger Sharpens Golf GTI, Golf R For Worthersee

A new body kit and some added oomph.
By Jeff Perez May 24, 2017
Concept Cars These 5 VW Concepts Will Make Enthusiasts Shout 'Take My Money'

These 5 VW Concepts Will Make Enthusiasts Shout 'Take My Money'

This quintet of intriguing vehicles will debut at SOWO: The European Experience on Hutchinson Island in Savannah, Georgia.
By Chris Bruce May 19, 2017
Technology VW Crushed Prototype For Axed 10-Speed DSG Project

VW Crushed Prototype For Axed 10-Speed DSG Project

The company deemed the part too expensive and overly complex.
By Chris Bruce May 08, 2017
Official VW Golf R With Performance Pack Shows Off Its Goods In Slick Video

VW Golf R With Performance Pack Shows Off Its Goods In Slick Video

It's no R400, but still highly desirable.
By Adrian Padeanu Apr 25, 2017
Official 2018 VW Golf R Will Get Less Power In U.S. Than Europe

2018 VW Golf R Will Get Less Power In U.S. Than Europe

And the Golf R400 is definitely dead. Bad news all around.
By Jeff Perez Apr 06, 2017
Geneva Motor Show VW quietly debuted its Golf R Performance package in Geneva

VW quietly debuted its Golf R Performance package in Geneva

It’s the hottest Golf R yet… and you probably didn’t even notice.
By Jeff Perez Mar 14, 2017
Official VW Golf R facelift brings additional 10 hp, base model has only 85 hp

VW Golf R facelift brings additional 10 hp, base model has only 85 hp

Also, 2.0 TDI is now available with 4Motion AWD.
By Anthony Karr Dec 22, 2016
Aftermarket / Tuning VW Golf GTI, GTD, and R muscle up with tuner's body kit

VW Golf GTI, GTD, and R muscle up with tuner's body kit

The Golf performance trio gets a dose of steroids prescribed by Oettinger.
By Adrian Padeanu Dec 14, 2016
Awards Car and Driver 2017 10Best list includes a couple new faces

Car and Driver 2017 10Best list includes a couple new faces

You can't go wrong with a drive in any of the entries on this year's list.
By Chris Bruce Nov 17, 2016
Spy photos VW Golf R Variant facelift spied one last time ahead of November 10 reveal

VW Golf R Variant facelift spied one last time ahead of November 10 reveal

Confirmed to debut on Thursday, the facelifted Golf seen here in the top-spec wagon R guise was spotted stretching out on the 'Ring.
By Adrian Padeanu Nov 05, 2016
Spy photos VW Golf R Variant facelift pushed hard on the Nurburgring

VW Golf R Variant facelift pushed hard on the Nurburgring

The high-performance family hauler has made the trip from Wolfsburg to the Nordschleife for a series of fast-paced tests.
By Adrian Padeanu Oct 12, 2016
Spy photos VW Golf R Variant facelift hides new bumper at the Nurburgring

VW Golf R Variant facelift hides new bumper at the Nurburgring

The beefy all-wheel-drive wagon from Wolfsburg has made the trip to the Nurburgring for a series of tests ahead of the facelift’s imminent reveal.
By Adrian Padeanu Oct 04, 2016
Spy photos VW Golf R Variant facelift conducts brake tests

VW Golf R Variant facelift conducts brake tests

Looks can be deceiving as this might not be an R prototype after all.
By Adrian Padeanu Sep 16, 2016
Spy photos VW Golf R prototypes camouflage discreet facelift

VW Golf R prototypes camouflage discreet facelift

The wires sticking out of the Golf R Variant's hood might indicate some upgrades to the engine.
By Adrian Padeanu Sep 14, 2016
Special Editions VW salutes Switzerland with 360-hp Golf R special edition

VW salutes Switzerland with 360-hp Golf R special edition

VW and the tuners at ABT joined forces for a powered-up Golf R.
By Adrian Padeanu Sep 07, 2016
Motorsport Ford Focus RS lines up against Golf R for a drag race

Ford Focus RS lines up against Golf R for a drag race

Find out which all-wheel drive hot hatch has the most heat.
By Chris Bruce Jul 26, 2016
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