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2022 Hyundai Veloster N Races 2022 VW Golf R, It's Not Even Close
2022 Hyundai Veloster N Races 2022 VW Golf R, It's Not Even Close

21 Oct 2022, 20:10 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Had it been matched against the Golf GTI rather than the Golf R, the front-wheel-driven Veloster N may have had a chance

 
VW Golf R Grows Whiskers, Does That Mean It's Better at Hunting Hot Hatchbacks?
VW Golf R Grows Whiskers, Does That Mean It's Better at Hunting Hot Hatchbacks?

7 Oct 2022, 09:36 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Some say that due to those side canards, we might be looking at a more agile version of the Volkswagen Golf R. Do you agree?

 
Volkswagen Golf R and Golf GTI Recalled Due to Production Oversight
Volkswagen Golf R and Golf GTI Recalled Due to Production Oversight

29 Sep 2022, 23:43 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As if the German automaker from Wolfsburg didn't have enough quality-related issues, VW has admitted to not affixing the radiator properly in 8,038 hot hatches

 
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Drag Races VW Golf R, Subaru WRX STI Joins in on the Fun
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Drag Races VW Golf R, Subaru WRX STI Joins in on the Fun

14 Sep 2022, 13:17 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Although it's supremely fun in the twisties, the 2023 model year Toyota GR Corolla is barely faster than the Subaru WRX STI in the quarter mile

 
Volkswagen Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition Coming to North America Priced From $44,940
Volkswagen Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition Coming to North America Priced From $44,940

1 Sep 2022, 13:53 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Volkswagen Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition will cost you $44,940 if you want a manual gearbox, or $45,740 if you’d rather have the automatic

 
Watch Unbreakable Volkswagen Golf R Driving With a Crushed Roof as if Nothing Happened
Watch Unbreakable Volkswagen Golf R Driving With a Crushed Roof as if Nothing Happened

19 Aug 2022, 09:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A badly damaged Volkswagen Golf R was caught on camera while roaming the streets with a sagged roof, probably caused by a falling tree

 
Volkswagen Recalls 2022 Golf R and Golf GTI Due to Overly Sensitive Touch Switch
Volkswagen Recalls 2022 Golf R and Golf GTI Due to Overly Sensitive Touch Switch

8 Aug 2022, 11:44 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As if the engine cover recall wasn't bad enough for the all-new Golf R and GTI, both of them are called back once again for an even stranger issue

 
2022 Hyundai Elantra N DCT Drag Races Old VW Golf R, Prepare To Be Surprised
2022 Hyundai Elantra N DCT Drag Races Old VW Golf R, Prepare To Be Surprised

27 Jun 2022, 12:19 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Even though it's down on power compared to the Mk 7.5 Golf R, the Elantra N with the N DCT is no pushover in the 1/4-mile

 
2022 VW Golf R 20 Years Edition Launched in Germany, Costs More Than a New BMW 5 Series
2022 VW Golf R 20 Years Edition Launched in Germany, Costs More Than a New BMW 5 Series

2 Jun 2022, 10:47 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Celebrating the Golf R's 20th anniversary, the special edition model is also pricier than the more powerful Mercedes-AMG A 45

 
Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years: Most Powerful Golf Ever Will Make Your Neighbors Hate You
Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years: Most Powerful Golf Ever Will Make Your Neighbors Hate You

25 May 2022, 12:17 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Sporting a few upgrades over the regular Golf R, and being punchier altogether, the 2022 VW Golf R 20 Years Edition will be offered until mid-2023

 
Volkswagen Golf R: VW's Defiant Competitor to the Toyota GR Corolla
Volkswagen Golf R: VW's Defiant Competitor to the Toyota GR Corolla

23 Apr 2022, 05:48 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Meet the all-new Golf R. Think of it like the GTI we know and love with a little extra spice everywhere it counts. Watch your back, GR Corolla

 
Volkswagen Golf R Faces Toyota GR Yaris on the Track, It's Tighter Than You Think
Volkswagen Golf R Faces Toyota GR Yaris on the Track, It's Tighter Than You Think

20 Apr 2022, 20:27 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / While the Golf R is more suited for a battle with a Toyota GR Corolla, the latter is yet unavailable, so a GR Yaris will have to do. And it does with pride

 
VW Recalls Golf GTI and Golf R Because the Engine Cover May Come Loose and Melt
VW Recalls Golf GTI and Golf R Because the Engine Cover May Come Loose and Melt

24 Mar 2022, 15:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a late-model Volkswagen Golf GTI or R built before February 2022, remove the engine cover as soon as possible

 
2022 VW Golf R Gets $2,500 Cat-Back Exhaust, Owner Asks If It's Worth It
2022 VW Golf R Gets $2,500 Cat-Back Exhaust, Owner Asks If It's Worth It

5 Mar 2022, 23:58 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Spending $2,500 on an exhaust system may seem steep, but you get to have one made by a specialist company that ensures a perfect fit. This is the difference

 
Tuned Volkswagen Golf R Goes for Its Top Speed With 450 HP Under Its Hood
Tuned Volkswagen Golf R Goes for Its Top Speed With 450 HP Under Its Hood

3 Mar 2022, 18:20 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Activating the Launch Control on a tuned Golf R may appear like you are placing the vehicle in a slingshot. With 450 horsepower and 500 Nm, it may feel like it

 
Don't Trust This Snow Vs All-Season Tire Comparison, But Follow Its Advice
Don't Trust This Snow Vs All-Season Tire Comparison, But Follow Its Advice

23 Feb 2022, 10:03 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Every winter, there needs to be a discussion about snow versus all-season tires, and it looks like it came a little bit late this year

 
Forza Horizon 5 Series 4 Update Drops on February 3, Here Are All the New Cars
Forza Horizon 5 Series 4 Update Drops on February 3, Here Are All the New Cars

1 Feb 2022, 21:15 UTC · By: Cosmin Vasile / Seven new cars are coming to Forza Horizon 5 in this update, as well as brand-new Horizon World Cup event and themed clothing for participants

 
Volkswagen's 'NFT' Is a New Golf Hot Hatch That's Coming Next Month
Volkswagen's 'NFT' Is a New Golf Hot Hatch That's Coming Next Month

18 Jan 2022, 07:37 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Volkswagen has a new Golf hot hatch derivative in the pipeline, and they took to social media to announce that it will premiere in February

 
2021 Car of the Year According to... Two Entertaining Canadians Sitting on a Sofa
2021 Car of the Year According to... Two Entertaining Canadians Sitting on a Sofa

26 Dec 2021, 10:44 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / It's hard enough choosing your favorite car even with a real-world limited budget, but what about picking the ultimate, no holds barred, best vehicle?

 
VW Golf R Instantly Regrets Challenging a Tesla Model 3 Performance to a Drag Race
VW Golf R Instantly Regrets Challenging a Tesla Model 3 Performance to a Drag Race

29 Nov 2021, 13:16 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Amazing though it may be for a compact hatchback, the Mk8 Golf R doesn't stand a chance against the Model 3 Performance in a drag race