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Volkswagen Golf R32 vs Alfa Romeo 147 GTA: retro V6 hot hatch battle
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Volkswagen Golf R32 vs Alfa Romeo 147 GTA: retro V6 hot hatch battle

The Volkswagen Golf R32 and Alfa Romeo 147 GTA each took a different approach to the big-engined hot-hatch formula. But which is king – Teutonic titan…
Car group tests
6 Dec 2025
Used Car Hunter: automatic diesel premium saloons for £12,000
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Used Car Hunter: automatic diesel premium saloons for £12,000

Our Car Hunter has a budget of £12,000 to spend on a premium-badged family saloon
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3 Dec 2025
Exclusive car stereo test: are premium car audio upgrades worth it?
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Exclusive car stereo test: are premium car audio upgrades worth it?

We listen to what the experts at Richer Sounds think about car companies' regular and upgraded stereo set-ups
Features
1 Dec 2025
Used Volkswagen Tiguan (Mk2, 2016-2024) buyer’s guide: big-selling SUV is a second-hand bargain
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Used Volkswagen Tiguan (Mk2, 2016-2024) buyer’s guide: big-selling SUV is a second-hand bargain

A full used buyer’s guide on the Volkswagen Tiguan covering the Tiguan Mk2 that was on sale between 2016 and 2024
Used car tests
28 Nov 2025
Best used MPVs and people carriers to buy 2026
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Best used MPVs and people carriers to buy 2026

If you’ve got a growing family to ferry around, the best used MPVs will do it for a bargain price
Best cars & vans
19 Nov 2025
Best used estate cars to buy 2026
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Best used estate cars to buy 2026

Our list of the best used estate cars will help you find a super-practical car that's also affordable
Best cars & vans
19 Nov 2025
Best used vans to buy 2026
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Best used vans to buy 2026

Our favourite used vans offer a cheap and practical alternative to brand new commercial vehicles
Best cars & vans
19 Nov 2025
Used Volkswagen Lupo (Mk1, 1999-2005) buyer’s guide: rare city car will turn heads
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Used Volkswagen Lupo (Mk1, 1999-2005) buyer’s guide: rare city car will turn heads

A full used buyer's guide on the Volkswagen Lupo that was on sale between 1999 and 2005
Used car tests
17 Nov 2025
Volkswagen is coming up with unique ideas to fight China in the car sales war
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Volkswagen is coming up with unique ideas to fight China in the car sales war

Volkswagen has taken over at the top of the UK sales chart, and Mike Rutherford is pleased to see the brand trying new things in an attempt to stay th…
Opinion
17 Nov 2025
New Volkswagen ID.5 Black Edition 2025 review: mean and menacing, but not worth the cash
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New Volkswagen ID.5 Black Edition 2025 review: mean and menacing, but not worth the cash

The Volkswagen ID.5 gets a Black Edition makeover, but there are better options to be found elsewhere in VW's line-up
Road tests
6 Nov 2025
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2013-2020) buyer’s guide: supercar pace for a supermini price
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Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2013-2020) buyer’s guide: supercar pace for a supermini price

A full used buyer’s guide on the Volkswagen Golf R, covering the Golf R Mk7 that was on sale between 2013 and 2020
Used car tests
6 Nov 2025
Best long-distance cars 2026
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Best long-distance cars 2026

From long-distance road trips to mile-munching motorway commutes, these are the best long distance cars money can buy
Best cars & vans
5 Nov 2025
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Best electric car deals: today's top discounts and incentives on new EVs
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Best electric car deals: today's top discounts and incentives on new EVs

Making the switch to an EV? These car brands have an offer (or two) for you
Best cars & vans
29 Oct 2025
Kia Sportage vs Nissan Qashqai vs Volkswagen Tiguan: SUV big-sellers do battle
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Kia Sportage vs Nissan Qashqai vs Volkswagen Tiguan: SUV big-sellers do battle

The Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai and Volkswagen Tiguan are among the best-selling cars in the UK. Which deserves its popularity the most?
Car group tests
26 Oct 2025
Three-car garage: used VW Golf, Porsche 911 and Jeep Wrangler for £142,000
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Three-car garage: used VW Golf, Porsche 911 and Jeep Wrangler for £142,000

For the price of a new Land Rover Defender Octa, you could have a great family car, an accomplished sports car and tough off-roader
Features
20 Oct 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 with 350-mile range unbelievable value at £212 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 with 350-mile range unbelievable value at £212 a month

The ID.3 is an excellent all-round electric hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for October 20.
News
20 Oct 2025
Volkswagen T-Cross gets same disappointing safety score as budget Chinese EV
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Volkswagen T-Cross gets same disappointing safety score as budget Chinese EV

The T-Cross could only manage three stars given the “marginal” reaction from its autonomous emergency braking system
News
16 Oct 2025
Electric Car Grant alert! Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 finally receive discounts
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Electric Car Grant alert! Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 finally receive discounts

Both the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 now start from just £35,495 thanks to the government ECG scheme
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16 Oct 2025
Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2026
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Cheapest cars to insure in the UK 2026

These are the cars with the lowest insurance group ratings in the UK today
Best cars & vans
6 Oct 2025
Best learner driver cars 2026
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Best learner driver cars 2026

Easy to drive and affordable, these are 10 best used cars to learn in
Best cars & vans
3 Oct 2025
Dieselgate: a decade on, has the VW emissions scandal killed diesel?
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Dieselgate: a decade on, has the VW emissions scandal killed diesel?

We take an in-depth look at the Volkswagen emissions scandal, and reveal what impact it had on the car industry
News
20 Sep 2025
New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one
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New Volkswagen ‘ID.Lupo’ will be three cars rolled into one

The maker has big plans for its entry model, hoping it’ll fill the spot left by SEAT and Skoda city cars
News
19 Sep 2025
New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2025 review: an incredibly capable hot hatch but there's a catch
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New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 2025 review: an incredibly capable hot hatch but there's a catch

The hottest front-wheel-drive Golf has sharpened up its act in Mk8.5 form, but it's not as fun as we'd like it to be
Road tests
11 Sep 2025
Volkswagen boss says EV transition is "complicated"
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Volkswagen boss says EV transition is "complicated"

CEO compares switch to electromobility to playing for two teams in different leagues, calling for focus during tricky transition
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8 Sep 2025
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Volkswagen EV rebrand to put classic names on ID. models: Tiguan, Passat and Lupo all possible
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Volkswagen EV rebrand to put classic names on ID. models: Tiguan, Passat and Lupo all possible

VW will dip into its back catalogue and rebrand its ID range with familiar names; ID.Polo is only the start
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7 Sep 2025
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S Match long-term test: a people’s car for the electric age
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Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Pro S Match long-term test: a people’s car for the electric age

Final report: Our man owns an iconic VW, so how does his EV compare?
Long-term tests
3 Sep 2025
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo van review
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo van review

The all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo van offers style and a useful long range for business buyers
In-depth reviews
2 Sep 2025
Three-car garage: Mazda MX-5, MINI Electric and Volkswagen Golf GTI all for £35k
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Three-car garage: Mazda MX-5, MINI Electric and Volkswagen Golf GTI all for £35k

This fantastic trio of small cars is available through Auto Express, and combined cost less than the price of an electric DS 3
Features
1 Sep 2025
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo van review
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Volkswagen Caddy Cargo van review

Golf underpinnings mean the Caddy is one of the most comfortable small vans around
In-depth reviews
1 Sep 2025
Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Match review: a solid family EV there's very little reason to buy
Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Match

Volkswagen ID.4 Pure Match review: a solid family EV there's very little reason to buy

Buyers must pay close attention to the pricing of VW’s competent, if unremarkable, electric SUV
Road tests
30 Aug 2025
VW Golf R to up its game again: could hot new special edition top 400bhp?
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VW Golf R to up its game again: could hot new special edition top 400bhp?

It feels like VW has been teasing an ultra-high performance variant of its Golf R for years, but it might be too late for a 400bhp monster
News
26 Aug 2025
New Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra models gain EV Grant price cuts
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New Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra models gain EV Grant price cuts

More cars qualify for the Government’s discounts, but there’s still not a single car eligible for the maximum £3,750 discount
News
15 Aug 2025
Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription
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Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription

Owners can now subscribe to boost the power of their car… for a fee
News
14 Aug 2025
New Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 2.0 TSI review: sensible SUV gets GTI power
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New Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 2.0 TSI review: sensible SUV gets GTI power

Engine from Golf GTI gives family SUV plenty of pace, but don’t expect an exciting drive
Road tests
8 Aug 2025
Electric car charging mega test: do EVs really charge as quickly as they say?
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Electric car charging mega test: do EVs really charge as quickly as they say?

Can the latest generation of EVs really top up as quickly as their makers say they can? We plugged in 10 popular models to find out
Features
5 Aug 2025
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice edition is an ultra-violet throwback
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New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice edition is an ultra-violet throwback

Priced from £48,360, the new ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice is a tribute to the Mk2 VW Golf Fire and Ice special edition from 1990
News
4 Aug 2025
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