The latest Volkswagen Polo GTI has turned out to be a surprise hit, as its got the character and sparkle that the previous model sorely lacked.As if to make the point that the new Polo can be fun, Volkswagen have released a video of the junior GTI sliding around a snowy landscape. It seems a bit odd seeing all that snow when temperatures outside are nearly...

If the rumours are correct it would appear that a Volkswagen Polo R is going to be the next fast VeeDub, hot on the heels of the new Polo GTI (pictured).Following Volkswagen’s announcement that they were setting up a dedicated ‘R’ division it was almost a foregone conclusion that the little Polo would get some special treatment, following in...

Volkswagen are set to release a limited edition of the Golf GTI. The new Golf GTI ‘adidas’ is the result of a partnership with the German sports clothing manufacturer, and sees a standard GTI decked out with a few stylistic changes.The most obvious change is a set of new 18-inch 5×2 spoke alloys. Look closer and you’ll find LED lights at...

Although it’s been remoured for a while now, Volkswagen have finally confirmed that they are setting up a specialised division to focus on sporty and exclusive models. The new company, Volkswagen R GmbH, will be responsible for the development, implementation and sales of high performance or more luxurious versions of the Volkswagen range. For hot hatch...

If you’re in the market for a five door hatchback that offers a combination of thrills and practicality then chances are you’ve already considered the Volkswagen Golf GTI. But why settle for 210bhp when you can have the full-fat 265bhp of the Golf R in a family-friendly five-door hatchback?That means you get a car capable of accelerating to 62 mph...

Volkswagen have chosen this year’s Geneva Motor Show to unveil their latest hot hatch, the new Polo GTI. Typically Volkswagen, it’s a subtle alteration to the standard model that increases power, but will it be better to drive than the insipid model it replaces?The new Polo GTI follows the same formula as before by copying some of the visual...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk6 has been available to buy for a couple of months now, but just because it’s not new doesn’t mean you can’t watch one of the best hot hatches in action.Enjoy the clip below that follows a GTI as it drifts around a damp industrial area – looks like great fun to...

LED lighting is the ‘in thing’ for car designers at the moment. They’re almost compulsory now on high-end luxury cars but are also starting to work their way down the food-chain to the cheaper end of the market. Now Volkswagen, in what they claim is a ‘first’ in the compact segment, have developed new LED rear lights for the...