McLaren may design VW Golf hot hatch rival

McLaren may design VW Golf hot hatch rival

15 Nov 2013 by Karla Pincott

British supercar maker McLaren is riding a wave of big models, with the 12C and 12C Spider already out, the P1 just being launched -- and reportedly already sold out -- and the 3.8-litre V8-powered ...Read more
VW technical faults 'completely unrelated' to death

VW technical faults 'completely unrelated' to death

31 May 2013 by Joshua Dowling

Volkswagen Australia says technical faults with some of its diesel engines and automatic cars are “completely unrelated” to the death of a Volkswagen Golf driver in Melbourne, whose car was struck ...Read more
VW Design Vision Golf GTI concept teased

VW Design Vision Golf GTI concept teased

9 May 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Volkswagen's hardcore Golf GTI concept that we told you was heading for Austria’s annual Wörthersee Tour tuning event has turned out to be a striking race car concept dubbed the Design Vision GTI ...Read more
VW Golf set to offer carbon-fibre roof

VW Golf set to offer carbon-fibre roof

8 May 2013 by Jeff Glucker

The Biggest Loser has proven that weight-loss shows can draw serious attention. Volkswagen must be watching because the German automaker is looking for lower numbers on the scales with the Golf. ...Read more
Hardcore VW Golf GTI set for debut

Hardcore VW Golf GTI set for debut

3 May 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

In past years, the annual Volkswagen and Audi tuner fest in Wörthersee, Austria has seen the reveal of a number of exciting performance concepts that have led to production. Notable concepts ...Read more

VW Golf GTI will bring two models

2 Oct 2012 by Paul Gover

The hot new hatch doesn't look at all menacing on the Volkswagen stand at the Paris show, where it only wears a 'concept' label, but a big change is coming. There will be two models of GTI for ...Read more
New VW Golf GTI previewed

New VW Golf GTI previewed

27 Sep 2012 by Paul Gover

The hot hatch hero is being previewed at the Paris motor show today as the regular seventh-generation Golf closes on showrooms.Carsguide drives the Golf for the first time next week and will have a ...Read more
Carbon to slice 200kg off VW Golf GTI

Carbon to slice 200kg off VW Golf GTI

13 Sep 2012 by Karla Pincott

The first Volkswagen Golf GTI in 1976 had a kerb weight of 810kg, but over the past 36 years it has stacked on 570kg and now weighs in at 1380kg. The GTI of today is a far cry from the tiny pared ...Read more

Volkswagen Golf

20 Nov 2009 by CarsGuide team

The new European star is doing big things in Australia off the back of impressive quality, comfort and driving enjoyment. Read more
Volkswagen Golf GTI Project

Volkswagen Golf GTI Project

4 May 2009 by CarsGuide team

When the doors open on the ‘project lab’ it looks like you’re going to be treated to a bit of computer-generated artwork. But in fact the track, the cars – and every possible outcome – have been ...Read more
VW Golf GTI dilution

VW Golf GTI dilution

1 Apr 2009 by Karla Pincott

Golf GTI was already a legend by the time Mk2 arrived, but from there it was softened to attract a more mainstream buyer. “The Mk2, Mk3 and MK4 models became gradually diluted - between those models ...Read more
VW Golf GTI future plans

VW Golf GTI future plans

1 Apr 2009 by Karla Pincott

Volkswagen's global head of engineering for Golf and GTI, Rolf Trump, says fans should not expect to see any more than incremental increases in power over the generations to come. “It's not all about ...Read more
Pirelli gets to grip with VW GTI

Pirelli gets to grip with VW GTI

9 Oct 2008 by Dean Evans

Volkswagen has launched its most powerful Golf, the limited edition GTI Pirelli Read more
VW?s Golf turns a green shade

VW?s Golf turns a green shade

17 Apr 2008 by Brendan Quirk

The Golf TDI Hybrid uses a diesel engine returning 3.35 litres/100km and 89g/km of CO2. The hybrid combines an advanced diesel engine with an electric motor and the latest generation of seven-speed ...Read more
Choosing used over new

Choosing used over new

3 Nov 2007 by Paul Pottinger

You could start with the Mazda3, Australia's most popular fully imported car.Indeed, the sedan or hatch that have thrust Mazda to Number four on the sales ladder have at times been our most ...Read more

Carsguide Car of the Year 2007

2 Nov 2007 by CarsGuide team

The carsguide car of the year 2008 finalists have been announced. Read more
Golf gets sporty

Golf gets sporty

29 Sep 2007 by Ashlee Pleffer

VW has added the name Sport to the GT model to acknowledge the addition of extra features for the same price as the previous model.The Golf GT Sport is now available in either the 1.4-litre twin- ...Read more
Kee to Kia's future

Kee to Kia's future

25 Sep 2007 by Mark Hinchliffe

The man who moulded VW and Audi in his image, including cars such as the latest Golf, Audi TT and R8, is the chief design officer of Kia Motors Corporation.Peter Schreyer's influence is evident in ...Read more
Carmakers turn green leaf

Carmakers turn green leaf

18 Sep 2007 by Paul Pottinger

GM and Toyota have used the forum of the Frankfurt Motor Show to spruik their green credentials. Toyota executive Mike Hawes told reporters his company was investigating biofuels.Toyota has 10 years ...Read more
Glimpse into Frankfurt Motor Show

Glimpse into Frankfurt Motor Show

30 Aug 2007 by Mark Hinchliffe

The world's biggest motor show is weeks away, yet the car companies are already scrambling over each other to release clues about their exhibits.Among the highlights of the 62nd Frankfurt ...Read more
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