Volkswagen has done it again, picking up its third WRC win over the weekend at the Rally of Portugal. It was the team’s fourth-ever WRC race. Turning up to the World Rally Championship for the first time ever earlier this year, Volkswagen has simply smashed the sport apart with its […]
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Third Volkswagen Polo R joining WRC lineup in Portugal
After a very successful first-ever entrance in the World Rally Championship this year, Volkswagen has announced it will be introducing a third vehicle into the season at this weekend’s Rally of Portugal. Since its debut FIA WRC event at the Rally Monte Carlo in January, the new Volkswagen Polo R […]
Volkswagen Polo R wins 2013 Rally of Mexico, 2nd win ever
After bringing home the gold in the Rally of Sweden a couple of weeks ago, the all-new Volkswagen Polo R WRC car is proving extremely competitive and has taken out the weekend’s Rally of Mexico. This is Volkswagen’s second ever win in WRC. Piloted by Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, […]
Volkswagen Polo R rally team claims first ever WRC victory
In its second WRC event ever, the new Volkswagen Polo R WRC car has won its first victory during the weekend’s Rally of Sweden. Driven by Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, the team exceeded its own expectations. Volkswagen’s second car, driven by Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila, came in fourth […]
Volkswagen Polo places 2nd at Monte Carlo WRC debut
The famous Monte Carlo Rally in Monaco is over for another year – 81 years in total – however, this was a particularly special event for Volkswagen, as it picked up second place during its debut WRC in the new Polo WRC car. The opening round of the 2013 FIA […]
Volkswagen prepares for WRC debut at Monte Carlo this weekend
This year is set to be an exciting year for motorsport, with various changes for everything from V8 Supercars, Formula One, and the World Rally Champion. As for the latter, for the first time ever, Volkswagen will be competing with a new Polo WRC car. The opening round of the […]
Volkswagen Polo R coming with all-wheel drive?
Like the high performance Volkswagen Golf R, a possible Volkswagen Polo R is expected to come with an all-wheel drive system. This could potentially make it the quickest little pocket rocket on the market. According to a recent Autocar report in the UK, Volkswagen is looking to develop an emotional […]
Volkswagen Polo WRC car unveiled (video)
After showing us the special Polo R WRC road car over the weekend in Monaco, Volkswagen also revealed the 2013 Polo WRC car that will compete in next year’s championship. The rally car has been developed with the help of rally legend Carlos Sainz, and it took the team over […]