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Comfort guaranteed – but not the weather. Two days in the Volkswagen California Coast

WELL, it sounded like a good idea at the time. An October weekend break on the Suffolk coast, during a pandemic, in the new Volkswagen California 6.1 campervan. What could possibly go wrong? I decided to get fully prepared beforehand – just in case. 

There are not many review vehicles I take delivery of that I need to spend time … Read the rest

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Here comes the fun: Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet open to orders

THE first glimmer of summer has arrived early at Volkswagen UK, with the T-Roc Cabriolet opening for order this week. Fashion-focused Design trim cars start at £26,750 RRP OTR, while sportier-styled R-Line examples begin at £31,920 RRP OTR.

The latest in a dynasty of Volkswagen Cabriolets spanning 71 years and numerous successful models, the T-Roc Cabriolet reaches the UK in … Read the rest

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Volkswagen T-Roc – Review

WE appear to be drowning in a sea of SUV and crossover vehicles at the moment and boy is it hard to distinguish one from another. So, the manufacturer that can get its affordable, small SUV to stand out from the crowd should be onto a winner.

So, let’s start by saying that the Volkswagen T-Roc is a bit of … Read the rest

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Volkswagen’s new electric Buggy isn’t Golf related . . .

  • Volkswagen presents concept vehicle modelled on the legendary American dune buggies from the 60s and 70s
  • World première at the International Geneva Motor Show

VOLKSWAGEN is bringing a legend back to life! At the beginning of March, the Wolfsburg-based Group will reveal the first fully electric version of a new buggy. Taking its cues from popular American dune buggies, the Read the rest

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Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.0 TSI DSG – Car Review

THE Volkswagen Polo has been around in the UK since 1975 and in that time we Brits have bought more than 1.4 million of them.

This may have been because the Polo has always been on the generous side of practical for a small car. German build-quality and reliability have played a part too but many Polos will have been … Read the rest

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Volkswagen Golf GTI – Car Review

I REMEMBER driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI for the first time – it was probably around 1983 and the car was a white 1.6-litre Mk.1.

I owned a 9-year-old Triumph Spitfire at the time which I thought was quite nippy but when I put my foot down in my mate’s Golf GTI I couldn’t believe how quickly it ate up … Read the rest

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The march of the SUVs continues – Volkswagen unveil the T-Roc

As part of the biggest model offensive in its history, Volkswagen is extending its model range by adding a compact-class crossover: the T-Roc. The new crossover from Volkswagen brings fresh impetus to the compact SUV class. It offers maximum personalisation, innovative digitalisation, perfect connectivity, leading-edge driver assistance systems, dynamic engines and above all modern, expressive design. A car that is Read the rest

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Volkswagen High up! – Review

Volkswagen’s High flying up! sets the standard.

UPDATED in 2016, the Volkswagen up! is a boxy-looking but surprisingly spacious city car that has won many fans since its launch here in the UK in 2012 and has won several best-in-class awards beating such rivals as the Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo and Peugeot 108 as well as finding favour against the Read the rest