Damion Smy
Hotter Volkswagen Golf R getting Audi RS3's five-cylinder engine – report
The fastest, most powerful Golf R yet will reportedly use the Audi RS3’s turbo five-cylinder engine to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2027.
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James Wong
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: Race-ready hot hatch on the radar for Australia
VW says it's currently evaluating the 239kW/420Nm GTI Edition 50 for an Australian-market launch, though it could be some time away...
3 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50: Most powerful GTI ever detailed
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 celebrates the sub-brand's half century with the most powerful and quickest iteration yet.
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James Wong
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 beats R round the 'Ring
The upcoming VW Golf GTI Edition 50 is the fastest Volkswagen around the Nurburgring, after setting a 07:46:13 lap around the famed circuit.
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James Wong
2026 Volkswagen Golf R goes light on weight, fuller on sound
Golf R buyers will finally have the option of a performance exhaust and forged alloys as part of a new option pack for the 2026 model year.
4 Months Ago
Max Davies
Which small European car would you buy?
Still love small Euro cars even if segment leaders are favouring larger SUVs? Here are the ones we like most.
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Damion Smy
Volkswagen Golf to keep petrol power – report
The iconic Volkswagen hatch is set to go electric, but petrol versions will continue to be made into next decade.
4 Months Ago
James Wong
Volkswagen Golf: PHEV power no closer to Australia
Volkswagen is still unable to confirm if and when it will electrify the Golf with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid tech in Australia.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
Volkswagen mulling hardcore Golf GTI for Australia
The track-focused Golf GTI Clubsport could be on the cards for an Australian introduction, likely as a commemorative special edition.
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Jordan Mulach
2025 Volkswagen Golf price and specs: Facelifted hatchback priced for Australia
Prices for the 2025 Volkswagen Golf have been cut by $500 or increased by up to $5500, depending on which hatchback variant you buy.
7 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Volkswagen Golf: Refreshed Australian lineup detailed
Australian deliveries of the updated Volkswagen Golf are due to begin in April, with the lineup expanding as well as getting new equipment.
8 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen announces future layoffs, production changes to cut costs
Volkswagen will undertake significant production changes and cut more than 35,000 jobs by 2030 to improve its financial situation.
9 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen may keep German factories open… for now
Volkswagen might just keep three of its at-risk factories open, but there could be a big shift coming for one of its most important models.
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Josh Nevett
2025 Volkswagen Golf: Australian launch locked in for facelifted hatch range
Volkswagen has confirmed it will launch the updated Mk8.5 Golf, Golf GTI and Golf R range in Australia during the second quarter of 2025.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
The latest on Volkswagen's delayed electric Golf
Volkswagen’s electric Golf may not be delayed after all, with the German carmaker reportedly pulling its launch back to 2028.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen Golf: Petrol power could stick around after EV rethink - report
The electric Volkswagen Golf may be sold alongside its petrol-powered predecessor, as the brand looks to stick with engines until 2035.
1 Year Ago
