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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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Races and Chases 2022 VW Golf R With 520 HP Hits 202 MPH On Pitch-Black Autobahn

2022 VW Golf R With 520 HP Hits 202 MPH On Pitch-Black Autobahn

Tuner makes hot hatch even hotter by unlocking supercar levels of speed.
By Adrian Padeanu Mar 21 2022
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Aftermarket / Tuning VW Golf GTI, Golf R Get Visual Upgrade With New Aftermarket Goodies

VW Golf GTI, Golf R Get Visual Upgrade With New Aftermarket Goodies

Parts include sequential signals for the mirrors, a spoiler, and more.
By Anthony Alaniz Feb 16 2022
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Awards 2022 World Car Of The Year Finalist List Includes Four EVs

2022 World Car Of The Year Finalist List Includes Four EVs

We have all of the finalists in the five other award categories, too.
By Chris Bruce Feb 10 2022
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08:14 Races and Chases 2022 VW Golf R, Audi S3, BMW M240i Drag Race For AWD Crown

2022 VW Golf R, Audi S3, BMW M240i Drag Race For AWD Crown

The BMW makes more power than the other two.
By Anthony Alaniz Dec 09 2021
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13:46 Races and Chases Can VW Golf R Beat The Best From Porsche, BMW, and Audi In a Drag Race?

Can VW Golf R Beat The Best From Porsche, BMW, and Audi In a Drag Race?

The little Golf that could.
By Chris Okula Nov 28 2021
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08:21 Races and Chases Family Duel: Can Cupra Leon Beat The Golf R In A Drag Race?

Family Duel: Can Cupra Leon Beat The Golf R In A Drag Race?

The more favored VW hatchback faces its Spanish cousin.
By Jacob Oliva Nov 23 2021
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00:57 Races and Chases VW Golf R Vs Golf GTI 45 Clubsport Drag Race Is Not Even Close

VW Golf R Vs Golf GTI 45 Clubsport Drag Race Is Not Even Close

This is why the Golf R is more expensive.
By Angel Sergeev Oct 14 2021
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