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Why the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X is the Evolution to buy

Ten out of Ten: Mitsubishi’s iconic rally racer reaches its final evolution

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No more cheap Volkswagens: Sub-$20k Polo and sub-$30K Golf axed

Sub-$20k Volkswagens will become history in 2022 with an updated Polo city car range that will move up in price and standard equipment

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Volkswagen production at Wolfsburg plant at lowest point since 1958

The global semiconductor shortage has played a part in the 63-year low

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Prices increase across Volkswagen range

Increases range from $200 to $1800 depending on model

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI feature review
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI feature review

Volkswagen isn’t content with resting on its laurels with the MK8 Golf GTI. But has it messed with a perennially winning formula?

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Volkswagen set to ditch manual transmissions from 2030 – report

A push towards electrification comes at the cost of three-pedal cars

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Volkswagen Australia launches website to provide stock delay updates

Mounting VW delays due to semi-conductor shortage lead to local website launch

Tiebreaker: Porsche Macan GTS v Golf R + BMW M5
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Which car should I buy? Porsche Macan GTS v Golf R + used BMW M5

Not our usual tiebreaker! Can two cars fill the brief better than one?

2022 VW Golf R Wagon
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New Mk8 Golf R Wagon revealed

Long-roof Golf R to feature same equipment as hatchback sibling

Golf R
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Year of the R: VW plots 2022 performance-car assault

All will have a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine – except the Touareg R which is a plug-in hybrid combining a turbocharged V6 engine and electric motor

Mk8 Golf
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2021 Volkswagen Golf and Golf GTI pricing and specs

Revised and refreshed Golf hits the market to take on Asian rivals

Volkswagen Golf
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VW reveals Golf, Tiguan and Touareg hit by parts shortage

VW has revealed its mainstay Golf, new normal wheelbase Tiguan and Touareg are the latest car models Down Under to be affected by the global semi-conductor shortage.

2021 volkswagen golf R
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2022 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 will be the fastest Golf ever

2022 VW Golf R packing 235kW, AWD drift mode and retains manual gearbox, though not here until 2022

2021 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R confirmed
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What we know about the 2021 Volkswagen Golf R

The next AWD hot hatch from Wolfsburg is on its way, so here’s the story so far

2020 VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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Power Up: Volkswagen details Golf GTI Clubsport

VW’s king GTI makes a swift return in Mk8 form

Car Style

How tech is speeding up car design at VW

Klaus Bischoff talks through how computing power has evolved designing a new car model

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Volkswagen’s 300kW Golf R+ plans revealed

The Mk8 Golf family will be filled to the brim with hot metal

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The VW Golf is 46. Here are 46 facts you might not know

To celebrate the Volkswagen Golf’s 46th birthday, here are 46 trivia-winning facts

Manhart tuned VW Golf R
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Manhart turns the Golf R into a 331kW hot hatch beast!

This Golf R has had its wick turned right up to become the ultimate sleeper

Opinion

The next Volkswagen Golf R won’t get five cylinders

It was discussed, even tested, but Audi wasn’t keen to give up the family jewels to big brother VW

Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR Australia
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Volkswagen Australia confirms Golf GTI TCR to send off Mk7.5 locally

The 213kW Golf GTI TCR will be available in limited numbers for less than a Golf R

Volkswagen Mk8 Golf GTI revealed
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The next-gen Golf GTI is finally here

New design brings VW’s hot hatch icon into the new decade

Volkswagen Mk8 Golf GTI Australia 2020
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Volkswagen Mk8 Golf GTI coming to Australia in 2020

Wolfsburg’s next-gen hot hatch is set to be in showrooms before the year’s end

Advice

Should I buy a discontinued Holden?

As Australia farewells Holden, we take a look into discontinued cars and whether they’re worth the money