The times are a changing at Volkswagen Group, with the auto giant about to embark on a wide-scale corporate restructuring plan. German publication Handelsblatt is citing sources within Volkswagen that have spoken of a new decentralised management system with four separate holding companies. The move is purportedly due to the […]
Volkswagen reviews
Volkswagen unveils 200kW 1.0L TSI, downsizing to the max
Fresh from unveiling its monstrous new 6.0-litre TSI W12 engine at the Vienna Motor Symposium, Volkswagen has released details of a much smaller but by no means less significant powertrain. It’s a 1.0-litre TSI three-cylinder unit that produces an insane 200kW (272 PS) of power and 270Nm of torque. Based […]
2015 Volkswagen Scirocco R review (video)
The Volkswagen Scirocco R is getting a bit long in the tooth now, after being initially released back in 2009. It has just been given a facelift though, so maybe the 2015 update can help it hang onto its youthful nature? The Scirocco R is the only variant you can […]
BMW M235i vs Volkswagen Golf R: performance comparison (video)
SPECS DRIVE VERDICT If you’re looking to buy a premium compact performance car, the BMW M235i and the Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 are at the top of the game in our opinion. But, which one should you spend your hard-earned money on? BMW M235i vs Volkswagen Golf R: The Specs […]
Toyota retains number 1 global sales for Q1, VW close behind
Toyota is still the number one car manufacturer around the world in terms of sales, after first quarter results come in. Volkswagen comes in number two followed by GM. The Japanese manufacturer sold 2.52 million vehicles in the period January through March, which is actually down 2.5 per cent. Impressive […]
2015 Volkswagen Golf 110TDI Mk7 R-Line review (video)
If you love the idea of the awesome Golf R but you’re not a fan of the insurance premiums or you can’t convince the other half that you need one in your life, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf 110TDI R-Line could be the perfect substitute. Volkswagen seems to be really pushing […]
2014 Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 review (video)
The 2014 Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 is actually quite a difficult car to review. Review, according to the Oxford dictionary, means to assess something formally with the intent to institute a change. Change? Is there anything here that needs to be changed? For those that don’t know, the Golf R […]
VW investing $106 billion to overtake Toyota as largest carmaker
The battle to become the world’s largest manufacturer is well and truly heating up, with Volkswagen announcing it will invest US$106 billion over the next five years to meet its goal of becoming the biggest auto manufacturer by 2018. Volkswagen has shed some insight on its new business plan which […]