2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs. GTD vs. GTE: Autobahn Acceleration Battle
25 Dec 2020, 16:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The GTI is still the fastest, but as long as you're in the power mode, the GTE can sprint to 62 mph almost as well; the era of plug-ins is here
2021 Cupra Leon Hybrid Hot Hatch Does 0 to 62 MPH in 6.5 Seconds
10 Oct 2020, 18:42 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The test driver says the hybrid Cupra Leon has about 8 to 10 seconds of power boost, so after the first 62 mph, it becomes noticeably slower
2021 Volkswagen Golf 8 GTE Hybrid Hot Hatch Hits 143 MPH in Autobahn Test
30 Aug 2020, 17:32 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The GTE is the most hot hatch-like of plug-ins. However, the same powertrain is found in many other VWs, Skodas, SEATs and soon Audis
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTE Spied Uncamouflaged, Doesn't Look Like a Hot Hatch
18 Sep 2019, 14:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The whole point of the GTE was to have a sister to the Golf GTI that looked super-cool but could run on electricity. This doesn't look like that
The 2018 Golf GTI Is Still Better Than the Golf GTD and GTE
29 Jan 2018, 19:14 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Would you trade horsepower for fuel economy in a hot hatch? The 2018 GTI makes things difficult by offering even more of the former this year
2017 Golf GTE Plug-in Hybrid Is Supposedly £3,420 Cheaper in the UK
31 Mar 2017, 20:48 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The GTE is for when you want hot hatch thrills on the weekend yet also need to slip silently and cheaply into London during the week
2017 Volkswagen e-Golf and Golf GTE Stand Side by Side to Be Compared
29 Mar 2017, 19:58 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volskwagen has given us plenty of new photos and a few videos of its facelifted plug-in Golf models. But will they see another generation?
2017 VW Golf GTE and GTD Facelift Launched and Priced
18 Jan 2017, 15:25 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / None of these cars are relevant for U.S. buyers, some of which have lusted over the GTD since 2012, when VW hinted they would sell one
Spyshots: Kia Niro Spied Testing with VW Golf GTE
2 Dec 2015, 10:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Kia Niro is starting to reveal all its secrets, as most of the camouflage has been stripped off to reveal a futuristic crossover
Volkswagen Golf GTE Sport Concept Makes American Debut at LA Auto Show
17 Nov 2015, 15:33 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Sport GTE bridges the gap between road cars and racers by using a 1.6-liter turbo from the WRC, complete with a fire extinguisher system
VW Golf GTE Engine Tuned to 231 HP, Proving Plug-in Hybrids Can Be Modded
6 Oct 2015, 17:14 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Golf GTE is powered by a 1.4-liter turbo engine and an electric motor. However, only the turbo bits cold be tuned by the ECU wizards
How Volkswagen Is Shaping the Future of Electric Cars
17 Jul 2015, 19:08 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Nobody knows what will happen in the future, but VW is trying to make sure that when EVs come of age, they are ready
VW Golf GTE Sport Concept Has Gullwing Doors and a Hybrid Heart
14 May 2015, 12:28 UTC · By: Tudor Rus / Worthersee is the place to be if you're a fan of VW Group's models. Also, if you're into green tech, the Golf GTE Sport is worth having a look at
VW Golf GTE Is Much Faster to 100 KM/H Than Officially Claimed
18 Jan 2015, 12:31 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The guys at Automann TV have managed to convince Volkswagen to let them spend a whole week with one of their most interesting cars… ever. It’s called the Golf GTE and it’s an supp...
VW Golf GTE Plug-in Hybrid Launched in Britain from £28,035
14 Jan 2015, 12:44 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / 25 e-Retailers from across Volkswagen's UK dealer network have begun taking advanced orders for the new Golf GTE model, the German company's first plug-in hybrid. It's a very interest...
Volkswagen's Wolfsburg Factory Celebrates Production of 42 Million Cars
22 Sep 2014, 18:08 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Wolfsburg is not only a hub of Volkswagen operations, but also one of the biggest industrial centers in the whole of Germany. Europe's largest automaker has just announced that 42 million cars ...
First Review of VW Golf GTE: a Well Built GTI Science Lesson
10 Sep 2014, 09:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Our readers probably already know that we're fans of the latest Volkswagen and Audi plug-in hybrid cars. With the Golf GTE having just gone on sale in Germany, we've been able to find a ve...
Volkswagen Teasing Golf GTE Plug-in for British Market
2 Apr 2014, 15:01 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ever wanted to get Prius fuel economy from a car with Golf GTI performance? Of curse you did, otherwise Volkswagen would have never put the Golf GTE into production. This is a brand new concept from...
Geneva 2014: Volkswagen Golf GTE Combines a Prius and a GTI · Live Photos
5 Mar 2014, 19:11 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volkswagen Golfs are easily misunderstood cars, which is probably why most see them as boring and uncreative. Wolfsburg finest is, however, a very complex vehicle that has to wear many hats. At the ...