The latest VW Golf R is following in the footsteps of a hot hatch legend. David Thomson discovers what it has to offer. What’s new?Its predecessor was the best Golf R ever and, arguably, the best hot hatch of its gen; Read More
A plug-in hybrid option has been added to Volkswagen’s passenger van line, and David Thomson has been spending time behind the wheel. What’s new?When it comes to innovation in the world of passenger vans, Volkswagen ; Read More
As Volkswagen moves towards an electric future, Richard Bosselman takes the Touareg V8 diesel for a spin. Volkswagen Group will have 70 all-electric models globally by 2030 — 20 are already signed off — plus about 60 hybri; Read More
Compact crossover SUVs are all the rage just now, and Volkswagen is looking for a slice of action with two recent additions to its local range, the T-Cross and T-Roc. David Thomson tries the smaller of the two, the T-Cross, for size.; Read More
Ken Berry has got the bug and he can’t stop. The Dunedin mechanic turns 80 today and the Volkswagen(VW) specialist has been working on the brand’s famous Beetles as long as they were in production. Well aware you are m; Read More
‘‘Joy spreader’’ ... Wendy Lobb and her 1997 Subaru Sambar. In a three-part series, motoring reporter Shawn McAvinue asks Wendy; Read More
Richard Bosselman takes the new e-Golf for a spin. What's new? The battle has commenced: Volkswagen is coming for Tesla and Volkswagen Group board of management chairman Herbert Diess can smell blo; Read More
What are requirements for the flagship model of one of the world’s largest automotive bands? From 2002 to 2016, Volkswagen’s answer was provided by a luxury saloon called the Phaeton. It needs some introduction because it was never offered; Read More
Dunedin V8 Corolla driver Chris Henderson retained the South Island one-hour endurance championship title with a second placing in last weekend’s final round at Levels Raceway in Timaru. The result, combined with a fourth placing at the previous ; Read More
