Siemoneit Racing’s VW Golf R Black Pearl with up to 530HP

While VW’s 270-horsepower Golf R hatchback is hardly underpowered, the engineers over at the German tuning firm Siemoneit Racing felt like it could use some extra ponies.Siemoneit Racing calls its tuned VW Golf R the ‘Black Pearl’for obvious reasons- and it offers customers a choice of two performance packages. The first boosts the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine’s output from 270HP

It Came from eBay Hell: ‘80s VW Golf Stretch Limo with Mercedes Nose

So you want your own limousine? Sure, I can dig that. Who hasn’t thought of trading in their daily commute for something that’s chauffer driven? And what better place to start your search than on eBay, where you’re sure to find something both unique and affordable, if not exactly well built or driveable.Here’s one such find, based on a 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit (Golf for the rest of the world) with

VIDEO: "Buying a Volkswagen from an Old Lady" Dutch Ad is Epic

In what could very well be one of the most amusing automotive-related ads we've seen this year, this Volkswagen commercial from The Netherlands puts a surprisingly wild twist on the belief that old ladies take good care of their cars. The 50 second-long clip finishes with the tagline "Not every old lady is reliable as a Golf". Watch the video after the break. Read more »

APS Does it Again, Announces New Tunes for VW Golf R with up to 350HP

Now that Volkswagen has broadened the availability of the Golf R by officially confirming sales for North America, the tunes for the range-topping German hatch have just become a bit more interesting. APS of Brackley, has just announced three stages of performance tuning for the 2.0-litre TFSI, all-wheel drive Golf R, with two being available immediately and the third to be offered in a little

Quiz: How Much HP will the 2009 VW Golf GTI’s 2.0 TFSI Make?

As soon as Volkswagen released official pictures and details on the new Golf VI that’ll debut at the Paris Show in October, it was just a matter of time when car sites of all sorts would turn their attention to the forthcoming GTI. And while it is evident that the sixth generation Golf GTI will be equipped with the VW Group’s 2.0 TFSI engine, the million dollar question is how much horsepower it

Quiz: How Much HP will the 2009 VW Golf GTI’s 2.0 TFSI Make?

As soon as Volkswagen released official pictures and details on the new Golf VI that’ll debut at the Paris Show in October, it was just a matter of time when car sites of all sorts would turn their attention to the forthcoming GTI. And while it is evident that the sixth generation Golf GTI will be equipped with the VW Group’s 2.0 TFSI engine, the million dollar question is how much horsepower it

2009 VW Golf VI: Details and High-Res Pictures

Although VW was planning to officially reveal the Golf VI on August 6th, an online leak this past weekend prompted the German carmaker to just let go and release all details and pictures. As we noted in our previous article, the Golf VI looks more like a facelifted version of the Golf V slapped with a pair of Scirocco headlights and Touareg tail lamps than an all-model. Same goes for the interior

2009 VW Golf VI: Details and High-Res Pictures

Although VW was planning to officially reveal the Golf VI on August 6th, an online leak this past weekend prompted the German carmaker to just let go and release all details and pictures. As we noted in our previous article, the Golf VI looks more like a facelifted version of the Golf V slapped with a pair of Scirocco headlights and Touareg tail lamps than an all-model. Same goes for the interior

2009 VW Golf VI to be Auctioned for Charity in London on October 15

Don’t mind the blue veil covering the new Golf; the organisers of the London Press Club Ball had no idea that pictures of the car would be unleashed online -see here. Surpassing the leak, the London Press Club Ball on October 15 will mark the first public appearance in the UK of the sixth generation Golf as VW’s new hatch will be the star charity auction prize at the glitzy mingling of 450 of

2009 VW Golf VI to be Auctioned for Charity in London on October 15

Don’t mind the blue veil covering the new Golf; the organisers of the London Press Club Ball had no idea that pictures of the car would be unleashed online -see here. Surpassing the leak, the London Press Club Ball on October 15 will mark the first public appearance in the UK of the sixth generation Golf as VW’s new hatch will be the star charity auction prize at the glitzy mingling of 450 of

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Images Leaked Online

In our previous post we informed you that VW was planning to release the first official images of the new Golf VI on Wednesday, 6th August. Apparently someone disagreed with the German carmaker’s schedule and released seven images (we even found large ones) of the 2009 Golf online on Sunday, 3rd August. But whatever, we’re here to talk about the Golf VI and not how the pictures were leaked on the

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI Images Leaked Online

In our previous post we informed you that VW was planning to release the first official images of the new Golf VI on Wednesday, 6th August. Apparently someone disagreed with the German carmaker’s schedule and released seven images (we even found large ones) of the 2009 Golf online on Sunday, 3rd August. But whatever, we’re here to talk about the Golf VI and not how the pictures were leaked on the

New VW Golf VI to be Revealed on Wednesday, August 6!

Mark your calendar on Wednesday, August 6th because that’s when Volkswagen will reveal the first official images of the all-new sixth generation Golf hatchback to the public. The new but at the same time, not so new looking (…) Golf VI will make it’s worldwide debut at the Paris Motor Show in early October with European sales scheduled to begin towards the end of the year. Stay tuned on CarScoop

New VW Golf VI to be Revealed on Wednesday, August 6!

Mark your calendar on Wednesday, August 6th because that’s when Volkswagen will reveal the first official images of the all-new sixth generation Golf hatchback to the public. The new but at the same time, not so new looking (…) Golf VI will make it’s worldwide debut at the Paris Motor Show in early October with European sales scheduled to begin towards the end of the year. Stay tuned on CarScoop

VW Launches Golf Variant Individual

Individual is Volkswagen's customization and accessorization division that also creates complete cars. Their latest offering comes in the form of the new Golf Variant Individual that sports several modifications like the 17-inch “Siena” alloy wheels in sterling silver or titanium silver and an exclusive to this model two-tone leather interior. The Golf Variant Individual also gets heated sport

VW Launches Golf Variant Individual

Individual is Volkswagen's customization and accessorization division that also creates complete cars. Their latest offering comes in the form of the new Golf Variant Individual that sports several modifications like the 17-inch “Siena” alloy wheels in sterling silver or titanium silver and an exclusive to this model two-tone leather interior. The Golf Variant Individual also gets heated sport

Stolen VW Golf Finds its Way Home After 14 Years!

A couple from Bosnia and Herzegovina were in for a bit of a surprise when a policeman knocked at their door informing them that their VW Golf II that had been stolen in 1994 was recovered during a routine roadside check. Milos and Spomenka Jokic, from Setic in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina initially thought that the police officer was joking but soon realised that this was no prank. Although the

Stolen VW Golf Finds its Way Home After 14 Years!

A couple from Bosnia and Herzegovina were in for a bit of a surprise when a policeman knocked at their door informing them that their VW Golf II that had been stolen in 1994 was recovered during a routine roadside check. Milos and Spomenka Jokic, from Setic in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina initially thought that the police officer was joking but soon realised that this was no prank. Although the

VW Golf TwinDrive: 174Hp & 94 MPG Plug-in Electric Hybrid

In cooperation with the German government, VW announced that it will start testing a fleet of 20 vehicles equipped with a new plug-in hybrid drive system with lithium-ion batteries called “TwinDrive”. Volkswagen plans are to introduce a production version of the system as early as 2010.Speaking during the presentation of the first Golf model fitted with the TwinDrive system at the “Automobile

VW Golf TwinDrive: 174Hp & 94 MPG Plug-in Electric Hybrid

In cooperation with the German government, VW announced that it will start testing a fleet of 20 vehicles equipped with a new plug-in hybrid drive system with lithium-ion batteries called “TwinDrive”. Volkswagen plans are to introduce a production version of the system as early as 2010.Speaking during the presentation of the first Golf model fitted with the TwinDrive system at the “Automobile