The Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion has a speedometer that reads up to 160mph. Slightly optimistic, that: the official top speed is 118mph. It still would have earned me top rankings in ...
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VW Golf details clearly delight
It’s the little details that car geeks delight in, and there are few family hatchbacks more packed with them than the Volkswagen Golf. I may (ahem…) have mentioned I rate ...
Why the Golf GTI DSG is top gear
Golf GTI fans, this week I have been testing the latest 210PS Golf 6 model. And where have I been spending most of my time in it? Why, scooting around ...
VW Golf Bluemotion: Golf GTI for eco greens?
Golf GTI have usually been The Supercars That Rule for we real(ish)-world folk. Give me a mint Mk2 and I will do anything (anything) for you. I cherish/Tweet Mk1 sightings, ...
How fast would your car be with more power?
HOW fast can cars with speed limiters go if the speed limiter is removed? I mused on this when looking at the VW Golf R’s 200mph speedo. (VW likes to ...
Skoda inspired by Volkswagen Golf
SKODA has just launched the Superb estate to the UK press, prior to its on-sale date this Friday (26 February 2010). Much delight from me on a brief launch visit ...
Colour lightens weird journo mood
BOLD colours are pretty badass. I love ‘em. Give me a colouring book and some BIG BOLD MARKERS and I’m sorted. So it’s always appreciated here when car makers do ...
Golf R dials cool blue point
VOLKSWAGEN made our jaws drop in the 90s with its blue and red dials. The key to it was, yes, the blue background, rather than the red needles. Red needles? ...
TDI earns its place in history
VOLKSWAGEN is finally pensioning off its long-serving 1.9-litre TDI diesel. The car that really gave the modern diesel credibility has had a good innings, but it’s now being put out ...
Why I dig DSG
IT all started after I loved a Golf GTI for a weekend. You know, I mused in the office, I might even go for DSG over manual. GET OUT came ...
